Google’s plan comes as the highly infectious delta variant has caused coronavirus cases to rise in every state, with some of the highest numbers in states with low vaccination rates.
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As many prepare for eviction, states struggle to allocate $25 billion in rental assistance
“Do not evict,” one Mississippi official cautioned landlords. “Please wait, the money is coming.”
Fed holds rates steady, says sectors most affected by pandemic are showing improvement
The Federal Reserve extended its support for the economy as Covid infection rates surge and vaccination rates stall out.
What’s China gaming at? Why its tech giants are snapping up video game studios
After decades of the U.S. and Japan dominating the gaming space, China’s influence is growing as its tech giants snap up gaming studios around the world.
House prices broke records in May, rising by most in 30+ years
“This month I find myself running out of superlatives,” said one housing analyst.
Instagram moves to protect teens. Child safety experts fear what's next for tweens.
The move follows pushback at launch of an Instagram service for children under 13.
Tesla reports $1 billion in profit, with sales almost doubling in the last quarter
The California startup is watching competitors take aim in both China and the U.S. with increasing success.
Warming rivers in U.S. West killing fish, imperiling industry
Baby salmon are dying by the thousands in one California river, and an entire run of endangered salmon could be wiped out in another.
American Airlines warns about fuel shortages around the country, asks pilots to conserve
The airline said flights will carry additional fuel into airports affected by shortages, a procedure known as tankering.
Jeff Bezos offers to cover $2 billion in NASA costs for lunar lander contract
Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos on Monday offered to cover billions of dollars of NASA costs in exchange for a contract to build a lunar lander.