By Jack Stubbs | Associated Press LONDON – The Russian group accused of meddling in the 2016 U.S. election has posed as an independent news outlet to target right-wing social media users ahead of this year’s vote, two people familiar with an FBI probe into the activity told Reuters. The latest operation centered around a […]
Pitts: There is a fire in the house of democracy
Just last week, the headlines were inescapable. They stemmed from a story in The Atlantic detailing what amounts to the Republican Party plotting a coup. Which is to say, cooking up Electoral College schemes designed to keep Donald Trump in office even if voters turn him out. Even worse, Trump himself explicitly refused to say […]
‘Mulan’ is now available on Disney Plus, and is expanding to more digital retailers on October 6 — here’s how to watch the blockbuster movie at home
Summary List Placement “Mulan” is now available to watch on Disney Plus, six months after forgoing its planned theatrical release in the United States due to the coronavirus pandemic. Premier Access for “Mulan” on Disney Plus costs $29.99, and you can watch the movie as often as you like once purchased. “Mulan” will also be […]
The best banks and credit unions in Florida for 2020
Summary List PlacementTable of Contents: Masthead StickyThe best banks in Florida for October 2020 Bank Category Savings APY No. of FL branches Next steps Bank of America Best for a checking account 0.01% to 0.05% APY 510 Bank of America Bank of America Advantage Savings Account Ally Best for a savings account 0.80% APY None, […]
Here’s how coronavirus lab tests really work, and why they don’t always give satisfying results
Summary List Placement Do I have the coronavirus? That seemingly simple question is tricky to answer definitively. For one, the tell-tale symptoms of COVID-19 (the disease caused by the virus) can often mimic other illnesses, such as the flu or a common cold. Getting tested for COVID is also not a surefire way to know […]
At Home: A beer lover went crazy with his condo decor
You might be amused. You might be aghast. But you will not be the same after reading about the King of Beers condo. I wasn’t. When I first heard about this beer-lover’s condo for sale in Lake Worth, near Florida’s West Palm Beach, I had two thoughts in rapid succession: I can’t write about this. […]
What 10 Women Really Think About Period Sex
One of the most powerful moments in the HBO dramedy, I May Destroy You, is when Arabella and her Italian lover, Biagio, have period sex. And not a Hollywood version of period sex, where the act is alluded to but not shown on camera. In the scene, you see Biago pull out Arabella’s tampon and […]
What we’re learning Thursday at 49ers HQ: Kittle practicing but Garoppolo still not
SANTA CLARA — Here is how the 49ers are looking as they start practice Thursday, with an official participation report to follow later this afternoon: Quarterback: Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) remained out of practice, and considering this was the last full-speed session, it increases the likelihood Nick Mullens makes his second straight start. Running back: Jerick […]
More than 1,300 companies have pledged to give their workers time off to vote on Election Day. Here are the retailers and restaurants that have joined the growing movement.
Summary List Placement As Election Day draws closer, more companies are making public commitments to giving their employees time off to vote. More than 1,300 companies have joined the “Time to Vote” movement, which aims to increase voter turnout by giving workers flexibility to cast their ballots. Here are the retailers and consumer companies that […]
Stock bullishness across Wall Street is back to pre-pandemic levels — and will likely spike even more after the US election, BofA says
Summary List Placement Bank of America’s Sell Side Indicator — which tracks Wall Street’s bullishness toward stocks — rose to 56% in September, its highest since the coronavirus pandemic began. The reading signals an 11% gain for the S&P 500 over the next 12 months, the team led by Savita Subramanian said. In past instances […]
Stock bullishness across Wall Street is back to pre-pandemic levels — and will likely spike even more after the US election, BofA says
Summary List Placement Bank of America’s Sell Side Indicator — which tracks Wall Street’s bullishness toward stocks — rose to 56% in September, its highest since the coronavirus pandemic began. The reading signals an 11% gain for the S&P 500 over the next 12 months, the team led by Savita Subramanian said. In past instances […]
Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary breaks down his strategy for picking SPACs — and explains why he’d bet on Bill Ackman and 3 other leaders
Summary List Placement Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary appeared on CNBC’s Tuesday Halftime Report and said he is “very selective” in his choice of SPAC leaders. “There’s a lot of really bad product out there versus good product,” the investor said. He recommended examining a SPAC leader’s track record before buying in. He listed Bill […]