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The Dow gives up a small early gain to trade slightly lower as investors react to consumer sentiment data and gauge the potential for additional fiscal stimulus in the U.S. and Europe while monitoring a continued rise in COVID-19 cases. See full story.
As a sizzling July continues, here’s what to know about climate change and weather
Freakish Siberian heat and a record string of high-temperature days during the already typically soupy Washington, D.C., summer are just two of a handful of weather phenomena adding to the public-health stress of COVID-19. See full story.
Zuckerberg tells Fauci that U.S. pandemic response has been ‘really disappointing’
Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg expressed frustration with the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic during a live chat Thursday with Dr. Anthony Fauci. See full story.
Should Black and Latino people get priority access to a COVID-19 vaccine?
Melinda Gates is among those who’ve suggested Black communities should get early access to a vaccine. But some say that could stigmatize people of color. See full story.
Netflix promotes Ted Sarandos to co-CEO, showing importance of original content
While investors may have paid more attention to Netflix Inc.’s disappointing forecast for the second half Thursday afternoon, the promotion of Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos to co-chief executive may be the bigger news of the day because of what it says about Netflix and where it is headed. See full story.
