Biden mauls Trump's record on coronavirus in final presidential debate
The Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden assailed Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic during Thursday night’s final presidential debate, as the president attempted to reset a race that shows him trailing his opponent in opinion polls less than two weeks before election day. The evening in Nashville began relatively calmly, with the rivals making their closing arguments to the nation amid a pandemic that has killed more than 220,000 Americans and infected millions more, including the president. In part due to the pandemic, more than 40 million Americans have already cast their ballot, shattering records and leaving Trump an increasingly narrow window to reset the debate around his handling of the coronavirus crisis and its economic fallout. “It will go away,” Trump said, offering a rosy assessment of the pandemic’s trajectory even as cases have started rising again across the US and public health experts warn that the US is on the precipice of a dangerous new wave.
Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien becomes latest GOP official to test positive for COVID-19
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 and "will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately." USA TODAY Since this week’s back-to-back announcements that President Donald Trump and his adviser Hope Hicks have tested positive for coronavirus, at least 10 other people who were in close contact with them have shared similar results.
Judge mandates USPS take 'extraordinary measures' as on-time movement of mail ballots drops
The order from federal Judge Emmet Sullivan, which comes just two days before Election Day, requires USPS to utilize the Express Mail network -- which guarantees delivery in one to two days -- for all ballots that are traveling longer distances, even after Election Day. And ballots that stay local are required to be processed and delivered to local post offices on the same day they arrive, or the next morning at the latest. The order comes as the Postal Service's delivery performance in the days before the presidential election has become a major point of contention -- especially in the battleground states where thousands of voters are mailing ballots instead of visiting polling places in person because of the coronavirus pandemic -- and Democratic state leaders and other voting access groups have pushed for judicial oversight of the agency's work.
Samsung reports record sales amid questions about future
Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The flood of obituaries for Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-Hee since his death over the weekend have mostly shared his most defining quote: “Change everything except for your wife and children.” Lee’s rant against what he saw as complacency during a senior management meeting in 1993 reflects the demanding leadership that helped the company grow from an obscure maker of cheap televisions into a technology giant. Questions loom over what's next as Samsung, South Korea's largest company by far, begins an era led by Lee’s son and corporate heir, Lee Jae-yong.
'Our time is now': I’m running for office because of George Floyd
Image copyright Getty Images The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers has sparked a movement to close racial divides worldwide. But for Zina Fizer, who lives and works in the city where Mr Floyd was killed, the flashpoint for what is now a global movement is acutely personal.
Israel and Sudan have agreed to normalize relations, Trump announces
Trump made the announcement from the Oval Office while joined on the phone by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sudanese Chairman of the Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. According to a joint statement from the three countries, the leaders of Sudan and Israel "agreed to the normalization of relations between Sudan and Israel and to end the state of belligerence between their nations" and "agreed to begin economic and trade relations, with an initial focus on agriculture." "The leaders also agreed that delegations will meet in the coming weeks to negotiate agreements of cooperation in those areas as well as in agriculture technology, aviation, migration issues and other areas for the benefit of the two peoples. The leaders also resolved to work together to build a better future and advance the cause of peace in the region," the joint statement said. "This is an agreement to normalize; it is not yet normalization.
Air purifiers: A deep dive into the best ones, why you should buy one
Whether it's pollution or wildfire smoke, here are 5 things you can do now to improve the air quality inside your home. USA TODAY Thousands of people have asked me about portable air purifier recommendations in the past few weeks, but the most urgent inquiry came from one of my own lifelong friend, 49-year old Patrick Bryson.
Samsung reports bumper third quarter profits but warns of slump ahead
The South Korean conglomerate reported operating profit rose nearly 60% to 12.35 trillion won ($10.9 billion) for the July-September quarter compared to the same period last year. Analysts polled by data provider Refinitiv had predicted 11.1 trillion won ($9.8 billion) in operating profit. Samsung said sales for the third quarter rose about 6% to 67 trillion won ($59 billion). Analysts polled by Refinitiv had predicted 64.7 trillion won in sales ($57 billion). Smartphone sales for the quarter were 29.81 trillion won ($26.3 billion), up 6% from the same period last year. That also represents a jump of 51% from the previous quarter, when the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the smartphone industry.
Marcus Rashford hits hat-trick off bench as Manchester United thrash RB Leipzig
Marcus Rashford continues to elevate himself. In Manchester United’s emphatic victory over RB Leipzig the striker joined the action after 63 minutes and proceeded to score a hat-trick in a cameo display of menace and ruthlessness that personified Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side. The 22-year-old continues to be an inspiration in his unswerving fight against food poverty that has already caused one government U-turn and is aiming to provoke another. Against United’s German visitors he was a one-man demolition act, scoring on 74, 78 and 90 minutes, even having time to display the selflessness that drives him to help those less fortunate. This particular moment came after United won a penalty when Anthony Martial was felled. Having already scored twice Rashford eschewed the opportunity to try to complete his hat-trick by allowing the Frenchman to take the spot-kick, which he did, successfully.
Jamaal Bowman: Political newcomer shakes up NY 'status quo'
Image copyright Reuters A political newcomer in New York has sent a shockwave through the Democratic party establishment by declaring victory over a 31-year incumbent. Jamaal Bowman, 44, a former Bronx school principal, has a solid lead over Eliot Engel in the 16th district. His campaign is being likened to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stunning victory in a neighbouring New York congressional district two years ago. Final results may take weeks, but Mr Bowman's lead appears insurmountable.
Poland delays abortion ban as nationwide protests continue
Poland’s rightwing government has delayed implementation of a controversial court ruling that would outlaw almost all abortion after it prompted the largest protests since the fall of communism. “There is a discussion going on, and it would be good to take some time for dialogue and for finding a new position in this situation, which is difficult and stirs high emotions,” Michał Dworczyk, the head of the prime minister’s office, told Polish media on Tuesday. The decision by the country’s constitutional tribunal promised to further tighten Poland’s abortion laws, which were already some of the strictest in Europe. The tribunal ruled that terminations should be illegal even in cases where a foetus is diagnosed with a serious and irreversible birth defect.
