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The U.S. Needs Smarter Lockdowns. Now.

With the Covid-19 contagion out of control in many regions, a new round of lockdowns are needed in the United States. But they should be much more tailored to local conditions than those imposed in March and April. The focus should be on high-risk venues or scenarios we’ve learned most often lead to transmission and…

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4 Conversations Leaders in the #MeToo Era Should Be Ready For

As more and more people share their experiences of sexual harassment in the workplace, leaders must be prepared to navigate several kinds of difficult conversations with their teams. Specifically, leaders should consider how they will respond if an employee discloses an incident, how they will intervene if they see inappropriate behavior taking place at work,…

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Shroud Is ‘Coming Home’ – Exposing Why Twitch Seems Impossible to Beat

Shroud just confirmed his long-anticipated return to Twitch.The streamer had moved to Mixer after signing an incredibly lucrative exclusive deal.Fan delight that Shroud is “coming home” shows why it’s so difficult to create a new Twitch rival.Ridiculously popular streamer Shroud just confirmed what we’d long expected. “I’m coming home,” he tweeted Tuesday afternoon, before revealing…

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Here’s How Vladimir Putin Ignited a Dow Jones Feeding Frenzy Today

The Dow Jones briefly traded above 28,000 today for the first time since February.Investors dared to dream that Russia’s coronavirus vaccine claims are legitimate.The Dow outperformed as investors piled into value – and out of tech stocks.The Dow Jones crossed another milestone today, trading above 28,000 for the first time since February.Vladimir Putin ignited the…

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A Zombie Stock Apocalypse Is Coming for Your Robinhood Portfolio

The number of “zombie stocks” – companies whose cash flow can’t cover the interest on their debt payments – is surging.Zombie stocks currently account for 15.1% of publicly-traded companies, a record high.An apocalypse is inevitable – and it could annihilate your Robinhood portfolio.In Hollywood horror flicks, it’s not rare for a virus to sweep the…

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S&P 500 Completes Comeback, Comes Within a Hair of Record High

The S&P 500 Index came within 0.2% of its all-time closing high on Tuesday.Wall Street’s benchmark index is up 50% from its March low.The CBOE VIX is trading at five-and-a-half-month lows before rebounding sharply in afternoon trading.The Dow and broader U.S. stock market turned lower Tuesday afternoon, negating what could have been a new six-month…

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PS+ Freebie Fall Guys is 2020’s Latest Gaming Phenomenon

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has sold 2 million copies on Steam in the week since launch.The game is also available for free to the 45 million PlayStation Plus subscribers as one of August’s freebies.Fall Guys continues to dominate the Steam Global Top Sellers.Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has already sold a staggering 2 million copies on…

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