Month: October 2020
School is back in session for grades 1-4 as lockdown eased; synagogues reopen
500,000 children head back to class, with restrictions, six weeks after closure introduced; beauty treatments, bed and breakfasts allowed to resume services
Read MoreWhite House unleashes on Fauci after criticism of Atlas and Trump’s pandemic response – CNN
White House unleashes on Fauci after criticism of Atlas and Trump’s pandemic response CNN ‘A whole lot of hurt’: Fauci warns of covid-19 surge, offers blunt assessment of Trump’s response The Washington Post Birx warns of “broad surge” across the country, as
Read MoreIvanka Trump breaks Obama record on way to $35M-plus fundraising haul: reports – Fox News
Ivanka Trump breaks Obama record on way to $35M-plus fundraising haul: reports Fox News President Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, campaigns for father in Canfield WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland Ivanka Trump raises $13 million in a week for father’s campaign | TheHill The Hill
Read MoreSpared the auction block for now, Islamic museum’s artifacts face unclear future
Though President Rivlin declared the cultural assets should stay in Israel, a lawyer for the foundation that supports the museum still insists Sotheby’s sale would be best outcome
Read MoreWikipedia probe exposes an Israeli stealth PR firm that worked for scammers
Shining rare spotlight on murky business of online reputation management, Wikipedia editor points finger at Percepto – an Israeli firm that helps wealthy clients bury dubious pasts
Read MoreTrump rallies led to 700 COVID-19 deaths, study says – Los Angeles Times
Trump rallies led to 700 COVID-19 deaths, study says Los Angeles Times Watch: Trump Repeatedly Claims Covid-19 ‘Going Away’ As Cases Rise | NBC News NBC News Study links Trump rallies to more than 700 Covid deaths POLITICO Donald Trump Jr.’s ugly rant
Read MoreBiden camp cancels Texas events after “Trump Train” surrounds campaign bus – The Texas Tribune
Biden camp cancels Texas events after “Trump Train” surrounds campaign bus The Texas Tribune Biden campaign cancels Texas event after Trump supporters surround bus on interstate CNN Trump Can Still Win, But The Polls Would Have To Be Off By Way More
Read MoreHuman Capital: Uber Eats hit with claims of ‘reverse racism’
With less than one week left until the election, DoorDash made a late contribution of $3.75 million to try to ensure California’s gig worker ballot measure Prop 22 passes. Meanwhile, Coinbase is looking for a head of diversity and inclusion
Read MoreIs Wall Street losing its tech enthusiasm?
This is The TechCrunch Exchange, a newsletter that goes out on Saturdays, based on the column of the same name. You can sign up for the email here. Over the past few months the IPO market made it plain that some public
Read MoreMG Siegler talks portfolio management and fundraising 6 months into the COVID-19 pandemic
This week, GV General Partner (and TechCrunch alum) MG Siegler joined us on Extra Crunch Live for a far-ranging chat about what it takes to foster a good relationship between investor and startup, how portfolio management and investing has changed
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