Spider-Man was recently announced as a PlayStation 4-only character in Marvel’s Avengers, which also releases on PC and Xbox.The decision has provoked a fair amount of backlash online, including calls for a boycott.As well-intentioned as this boycott is, I feel like it’s not going actually to do much.Exclusivity can be a sore subject for many…
A new NBA 2K21 gameplay trailer gets a roasting from unhappy fans.While the slogan of this year’s game is “everything is game,” this has quickly turned into a meme.The trailer also doesn’t feature gameplay of the more expensive PS5 and Xbox Series X versions.The first NBA 2K21 gameplay trailer has dropped, and it’s safe to…
Dr. Anthony Fauci revealed he’s had to hire additional security to protect his daughters from death threats.The White House health advisor claims he’s been receiving these threats in response to his advice on the coronavirus pandemic.We’ve failed Dr. Fauci – and one another too.Dr. Anthony Fauci needs more security. Why? Because the White House health…
The Dow Jones took off on Thursday afternoon, rallying into the close following a nervy start.Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order designed to bypass the deadlock in Congress over the next stimulus bill.An additional boost from the federal government came as multiple agencies lifted a universal advisory urging against international travel.The Dow Jones…
August 06, 2020 Do you have what it takes to be a manager? In this episode of HBR’s advice podcast, Dear HBR:, cohosts Alison Beard and Dan McGinn answer your questions with the help of Ellen Van Oosten, a professor at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and coauthor of the book…
As Meghan Markle’s legal battle with ANL rages on, it’s clear the fallout of the case will be significant.Mr. Justice Warby has highlighted the games Meghan is playing to feed information about the case to friendly journalists.She may live to regret going to war with the British media.At some point, I have to believe Meghan…
All of Nikola’s quarterly revenue came from a single customer – its founder.Weeks after a groundbreaking ceremony, there doesn’t appear to be any activity at the automaker’s Coolidge, Arizona plant site.Nikola stock is down by over 60% since hitting a record high in June.Nikola’s first-ever quarterly report as a public company was supposed to come…
In U.S. dollar terms, the price of gold has hit a new record high at $2,055.Strategists and politicians fear that the U.S. dollar is at risk due to various macro factors.Russia and China’s acceleration of the “de-dollarization” process puts more pressure on the dollar.China and Russia are ditching the U.S. dollar at a faster rate.…
By Eli Lilly and Company Covid-19 continues to pressure many U.S. employers. Layoffs have caused an estimated 27 million Americans to lose employer-sponsored health insurance. And with 80% of CFOs expecting revenue and profit declines, they likely will look to trim benefits, including health benefits. Employer premiums for family health coverage topped $14,500 last year,…
An alleged leak of The Last of Us Part II’s standalone multiplayer mode surfaced online.A familiar UI, setting, and character suggest the leak is genuine, despite the blurry footage.Naughty Dog has yet to announce when it plans to release the as-yet-untitled multiplayer mode.The Last of Us Part II’s contentious history with leaks turned the page…