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Biden and Trump prepare for a debate that could turn personal – CNN

Biden and Trump prepare for a debate that could turn personal  CNN 6 things to look for in the first Biden-Trump presidential debate  CNN GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares lose ground as U.S. presidential debate looms  Reuters Ed Rollins: First presidential debate — How Trump can

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9 VCs in Madrid and Barcelona discuss the COVID-19 era and look to the future

Spain’s startup ecosystem has two main hubs: Madrid and Barcelona. Most observers place Barcelona first and Madrid second, but the gap appears to close every year. Barcelona has benefitted from attracting expats in search of sun, beach and lifestyle who

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Climate Change Was on the Ballot With Jimmy Carter in 1980—Though No One Knew It at the Time

This year’s wildfires and hurricanes leave no doubt that climate change is a key issue in November’s election, but 2020 is hardly the first time the environment has been on the ballot. In fact, the future of the planet was

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Collective, a back office platform that caters to ‘businesses of one,’ just landed a hefty seed round

Americans and other global citizens are increasingly self-employed, thanks to great software, the need for flexibility, and because skilled services especially can pay fairly well, among other reasons. In fact, exactly one year ago, the Freelancers Union and Upwork, a

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Joe Biden releases 2019 tax returns ahead of presidential debate – CNBC

Joe Biden releases 2019 tax returns ahead of presidential debate  CNBC Trump looking for 11th-hour reset but mostly shuns debate prep  CNN What Today’s 2020 Polls Say Before Trump, Biden Debate  The New York Times Ed Rollins: First presidential debate — How Trump

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U.K., Canada Impose Sanctions on Belarusian President Lukashenko

The U.K. and Canada imposed sanctions on Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and senior figures in his government, a sign of widening discontent in the West over repression of peaceful protests against his purported victory in a disputed election.

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Trump taxes: He paid about $17 to law and order in 2016 – CNN

Trump taxes: He paid about $17 to law and order in 2016  CNN Don’t miss the Ivanka Trump bombshell buried in the Times tax story  CNN Tax Records Reveal How Fame Gave Trump a $427 Million Lifeline  The New York Times New York

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Shipt shoppers are organizing a walkout in protest of new pay model

Shipt shoppers are organizing a handful of actions in protest of Shipt’s new pay structure that began rolling out this month.  The first action is happening from Saturday, Oct. 17 through Oct. 19, when workers are calling on their fellow

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UK news group wins right to amend defense in Meghan Markle privacy case

A court allowed a British newspaper group on Tuesday to amend its defence against a high-profile claim by Meghan Markle for breach of privacy and copyright. The former television actress is suing Associated Newspapers over its publication of extracts of

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