Tesla Doesn’t Change Growth Goal Despite Coronavirus Uncertainty
Tesla Inc. said first-quarter deliveries of its electric vehicles rose 40% compared with a year ago, while not addressing how the coronavirus pandemic might hurt future sales. The company on Thursday said it delivered 88,400 vehicles compared with 63,000 during the year-ago quarter when Model 3 compact-car deliveries were ramping up overseas. While targeting dramatic growth, Tesla in late January cautioned that the effects of combating the coronavirus in China might hinder the first-quarter results. Analysts have gradually scaled back their projections for full-year deliveries, now forecasting on average 464,000 Tesla vehicles this year, which would represent a 29% rise. Other auto makers saw sales slow in China in the early part of the first quarter when the coronavirus hit hardest there.
Source:Wall Street Journal
April 02, 2020 20:49 UTC
Zoom CEO apologizes for having 'fallen short' on privacy and security
"We recognize that we have fallen short of the community's -- and our own -- privacy and security expectations," Eric Yuan said in a blog post on Wednesday. Facebook FB Google GOOGL Twitter TWTR Zoom will stop adding new features for the next 90 days and instead focus solely on addressing privacy issues, Yuan said. The coronavirus outbreak has seen millions of people ordered to stay in their homes flock to Zoom , which has garnered praise for its features and usability. Yuan said Zoom crossed 200 million daily meeting participants in the month of March. But the spike in popularity has led the company to quickly find itself dealing with many of the issues that have plagued larger online platforms, particularly around privacy.
Source:CNN
April 02, 2020 20:48 UTC
Why You Should Flush With The Lid Down: Experts Warn Of Fecal-Oral Transmission Of Covid-19
GUANGZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 01: A staff member wearing protective suit spays disinfectant liquid at a ... [+] washroom in international service area of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The danger of fecal-oral transmission is higher for symptomatic people, so if you share a bathroom with a COVID-19 positive individual, disinfect the entire washroom with alcohol or ultraviolet light between uses, Chen also advises. Key Background: There are four methods of COVID-19 transmission: (1) direct contact or indirect contact (i.e. Though direct or indirect transmission is most likely candidate for transmission, according to Chen, there is no substantial research to trace origins of COVID-19 transmission on a per patient basis. Qingyan Chen has studied virus spread through transit ventilation systems and is developing a ventilation system that would prevent the spread of pathogens with individuals only breathing their own air, according to Purdue University.
Source:Forbes
April 02, 2020 20:48 UTC
Commander of aircraft carrier hit by coronavirus removed for 'poor judgment' after sounding alarm
Modly told reporters that Crozier was removed for showing "extremely poor judgment" and creating a "firestorm" by too widely disseminating the memo detailing his concerns, copying some 20 to 30 people. The information in question was contained in a memo written by Crozier earlier this week to the Navy's Pacific Fleet. In his memo, Crozier implored Navy leaders to take immediate steps to address the situation. And in the next couple of days we expect to have 2,700 of them off the ship," Modly told reporters at the Pentagon. It requires a certain amount of people on that ship to maintain the safety and security of the ship," Modly said.
Source:CNN
April 02, 2020 20:46 UTC
Laviska Shenault Jr.: 5 things to know about the 2020 NFL Draft prospect
Laviska Shenault Jr. is a wide receiver who is looking to make the jump from college to the pros. The NFL hopeful spent three years at Colorado and is regarded as one of the best wide receiver prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft. Here are five other things to know about Shenault Jr.**CLICK HERE FOR MORE NFL DRAFT COVERAGE1) HOW DOES HE STACK UP? 4) STANDING OUT IN BIG GAMESThere were several games in 2019 where Shenault Jr. showed what he is capable of. Shenault Jr. will likely be drafted late in the first round, or in the early part of the second round.
Source:Fox News
April 02, 2020 20:37 UTC
Conservative activist Candace Owens 'considering' running for office
Conservative activist and commentator Candace Owens said Thursday she has decided to seek public office, though she's mum on when she’ll be running and against who. “We’ve come to a junction where it’s not enough just to comment on politics but to get involved in it,” Owens said. She also tweeted Thursday: "Never had any desire to [run for office] previously, but something changed in me last night." CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP“They’re using this crisis to get themselves out of their own crises,” she said. Her career has been embroiled in controversy – from her 2018 comments that “Hitler just wanted to make Germany great and have things run well” to her comments on mass shootings.
Source:Fox News
April 02, 2020 20:37 UTC
‘1984’ Review: A Stunning Dystopia on Our Telescreens
‘Nineteen Eighty-Four,” George Orwell’s parable of the coming of Stalinist totalitarianism to England, is the most significant political novel of the 20th century—but one with which many readers are by now so familiar that they can no longer come to it fresh. Adapting it for the stage is one way to restore the immediacy of Orwell’s nightmare vision, but the 2014 West End production of the Robert Icke-Duncan Macmillan stage version, which played on Broadway three years ago, was a bells-and-whistles multimedia extravaganza that strayed too far from the original novel for its own good. Not so Michael Gene Sullivan’s no-frills,...
Source:Wall Street Journal
April 02, 2020 20:26 UTC
Kushner Puts Himself in Middle of White House’s Chaotic Coronavirus Response
With minutes until the camera went live, though, he still had to let the White House know. The person he hurriedly called: Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and senior adviser, who endorsed an announcement that surprised many officials. Among those unaware that Mr. Kushner had agreed to the use of the special powers? At one of the most perilous moments in modern American history, Mr. Kushner is trying in a disjointed White House to marshal the forces of government for the war his father-in-law says he is waging. But while Mr. Kushner and his allies say that he has brought more order to the process, the government’s response remains fragmented and behind the curve.
Source:New York Times
April 02, 2020 20:19 UTC
Why the coronavirus crisis will expand America's racial wealth gap
New York City (CNN Business) The novel coronavirus has already dealt an unprecedented economic blow to a large portion of American workers, with a record 9.9 million people filing for unemployment over a two-week span from March 16 to March 29. The full scope of the damage remains unclear, but researchers and labor force leaders say the financial pain caused by the crisis probably won't be evenly distributed along racial lines. "When white America catches a cold, black America catches pneumonia," Steven Brown, a research associate at the Urban Institute domestic policy research organization, told CNN Business. affecting Government data shows the outbreak is more concentrated in major US metropolitan areas like New York City, New Orleans and the nation's southeast where greater percentages of black and Latino Americans live. In New York City, the virus is disproportionatelyaffecting lower-income neighborhoods in Queens, Harlem and the Bronx, which have denser populations of immigrants of color, African Americans and Hispanics.
Source:CNN
April 02, 2020 20:15 UTC
Simple Yoga Poses To Help Calm Your Anxiety During The Pandemic
Having some simple yoga poses in your tool box can be an effective way to keep you grounded and calm your mind and body. Yoga in particular is a “natural anxiety relief,” and regular practice “can reduce the impact of exaggerated stress responses,” the school notes. “Legs up the wall” poseCharlotte Singmin "Legs up the wall" pose. A gentle resting pose, child’s pose is a soothing position of surrender to your breath and to the earth. Try some simple breath work or pranayama (breath control) here: inhale for four counts, hold for four, and exhale for eight.
Source:Huffington Post
April 02, 2020 19:52 UTC
Company funds used for prostitutes, alleges ex-partner at Paradigm Talent Agency
An ex-partner of Paradigm Talent Agency is alleging in a lawsuit that she was fired by the company after she raised questions about the company’s accounting practices and inappropriate conduct by its CEO Sam Gores. Paradigm said it would temporarily lay off employees, with hopes of rehiring them no more than six months later. Former employees were angry that the company at first said it would only pay their insurance through April. In her lawsuit, Klein says Gores kept his private chef and personal driver on the company’s payroll after he laid off hundreds of employees. Last year United Talent Agency attempted to buy Paradigm, but the deal fizzled.
Source:Los Angeles Times
April 02, 2020 19:52 UTC
Banks were the problem in 2008. They can help this time
New York (CNN Business) In 2008, when the global economy was last in tatters, big banks were largely to blame. Here's what they said"Unlike 2008, banks are not part of the problem. Flexibility is key for banks working with small businessesTD Bank TD said it is doing what it can for its small business customers, too. More help is needed -- nowBut some think banks and other financial firms must do even more to help keep small businesses afloat. The situation is dire and severe," said Guy Goldstein, CEO of Next Insurance, an online broker that caters to small businesses.
Source:CNN
April 02, 2020 19:52 UTC
Nate Stanley: 5 things to know about the 2020 NFL Draft prospect
Nate Stanley is a college quarterback for the Iowa Hawkeyes who is looking to make the jump to the pros. The NFL hopeful spent four years at University of Iowa, where he led the team to three bowl victories. CLICK HERE TO GET MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHere are five other things to know about Stanley. BOWL GAMESStanley was benched for most of his freshman year but was named starting quarterback the following year, when he totaled 2,437 yards and 26 touchdowns. Stanley is expected to be a late-round draft pick where he could end up with a number of NFL teams looking to supplement their starting QBs.
Source:Fox News
April 02, 2020 19:52 UTC
Gretchen Whitmer: What do we know about Michigan’s governor?
Gretchen Whitmer, like her counterparts in other states, has seen her profile rise in recent weeks as the nation’s leaders coordinate response efforts to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what to know about the governor of one of the nation’s most important swing states. In a Tuesday press briefing, he said he had a productive conversation with Whitmer earlier in the day. Whitmer has also backed away from feuding with the president as the state grapples with the escalating crisis. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPBiden has also stood up for Whitmer repeatedly in recent days.
Source:Fox News
April 02, 2020 19:41 UTC
'Don't Rush' Challenge Has Black Women Throwing At-Home Fashion Shows
Black women are leading the latest pandemic beauty trend, proving that not even COVID-19 quarantines can’t get in the way of a well-deserved ladies’ night. The “Don’t Rush” challenge has many online showing off transformations from comfy attire to fabulous looks that would stun at any nightclub. Watch the video above to see the stunning transformations in action and find out which hip-hop duo inspired the challenge’s name. The origins for the challenge are currently unknown, but Essence reports that many are popularized by an Instagram account for African beauty influencers. Creatives from South Africa, Nigeria, and other countries from the continent are bringing their finest to these at-home fashion shows.
Source:Huffington Post
April 02, 2020 19:30 UTC