As President Donald Trump flips through the cable news channels, one doctor in particular has caught his eye: Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity cardiac surgeon whose medical advice has been called into serious question in the past. Trump has been intrigued by Oz’s appearances on Fox News in which he has talked up the potential…… MORE
They were once the giants of American retail, strong enough to survive wars, the Great Depression, the Great Recession and the rise of online shopping. But Sears, JCPenney and others may not be able to survive the coronavirus crisis. “The retailers who were wandering around aimlessly pre-pandemic are going to be substantially less likely to…… MORE
Not even a nearly $40 billion divorce can topple Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos from being the world’s richest person. For the third year in a row, Bezos landed the top spot on Forbes’ rank of global billionaires. His net worth fell $18 billion last year to $113 billion, according to Forbes, partially due…… MORE
Local grocers and big chains alike are deploying robots to clean floors, stock shelves and deliver groceries to shoppers during the coronavirus. Grocers are searching for ways to reduce pressure on store workers and increase efficiency amid a surge of shoppers visiting stores and ordering online during the crisis. They believe robots and AI offer…… MORE
Social distancing is putting strains on religious communities, which thrive on human interaction, social gatherings and shared meals. That’s why some houses of worship are seeking out innovative solutions to adapt religious observance to life in the pandemic. In the United States, the Chicago-based business Blessed Communion, which makes pre-filled disposable communion cups, has seen…… MORE
Global stocks are pushing higher again as investors exhibit growing optimism. What’s happening: S&P 500 futures are up 3.5% after the index surged 7% on Monday. The FTSE 100 has jumped 2.8% in London even though UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is battling a coronavirus infection, has been moved into intensive care. The MSCI…… MORE
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Once a week, I want to showcase some sources of inspiration, examples of media and tech industry creativity amid crisis, and general reasons to cheer at an otherwise devastating time. So here’s the latest list,…… MORE
Global stocks and US futures advanced on Tuesday on hopes that the coronavirus crisis may be easing in some of the places that have been hit hardest. Japan’s Nikkei advanced 2%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 2.1%. China’s Shanghai Composite increased 2% as investors returned from a holiday. In Europe, benchmark indexes in Paris,…… MORE
The one-way aisle is the latest traffic-control measure to be implemented by US grocery retailers to encourage physical distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Kroger, the nation’s largest supermarket operator, is testing one-way aisles at stores in certain markets to determine their effectiveness in providing appropriate distancing between customers, according to a statement released Monday. Retailers…… MORE
