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An economy badly battered by the coronavirus shrank at a record 32.9% pace in the second quarter, underscoring just how big a hole the U.S. finds itself in as it labors to recover from the deepest recession in American history See full story.
Could Trump delay the election? No — but Congress could
President Donald Trump tweeted a suggestion to delay the November election, repeating an allegation that more mail-in voting will result in fraud. Delay the election? Could he do that? No. Not by himself. See full story.
Dr. Fauci recommends wearing goggles to prevent catching the coronavirus
Should you wear eye protection to fend off COVID-19? Here’s what research says so far. See full story.
Bye, boomer: the coming cull of workers over 50
Employers seize on slumps to purge more expensive, more experienced workers, study warns See full story.
Buy stock dips because the S&P 500 could ‘easily’ reach 3,500 next year, says Credit Suisse
Our call of the day, from Andrew Garthwaite, Credit Suisse’s global equity strategist, has a list of reasons why investors should keep buying any dip in stocks. See full story.
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Some people say these memes provide a handle on behaviors born of entitlement and privilege, while others point to economic disenfranchisement. What’s behind their rage? See full story.
