Uber buys Postmates for $2.65 billion as food delivery companies try to survive a crowded, intensely competitive field
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Uber confirms it is acquiring Postmates in an all-stock, $2.65B deal
Competition continues to heat up in the food delivery wars. In the latest development, Uber today announced that it has acquired Postmates in a $2.65 billion, all-stock deal. It plans to run the business alongside its own food delivery business, Uber Eats, keeping the Postmates app running while merging some of the tech and delivery […]
Tom Hanks: ‘Absolute hearbreak’ that ‘Greyhound’ won’t debut in theaters
Tom Hanks, who wrote and stars in the upcoming film Greyhound, said it’s “an absolute heartbreak” that the film won’t debut in theaters. It’s set to debut on Apple TV+ on July 10th instead, but that won’t yield the best experience, Hanks said. “I don…
Our Cash-Free Future Is Getting Closer
The pandemic is propelling a shift toward a cashless society in ways that no other single event has. Experts say that’s not necessarily a good thing.
UK car sales weakest since 1971; US service sector strengthens – business live
Car registrations during 2020 have been the worst in almost 50 years, despite a pick-up in JuneLatest: Housebuilders drive construction back to growthCar sales down 48.5% so far this yearHousebuilder shares jump but boohoo hit by Leicester linksEuropean markets are rallyingCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 3.09pm BST Just in: Two e […]
Last of Us 2 developer condemns death threats and harassment
People who work for game developer Naughty Dog have revealed abusive messages they’ve received.
The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go?
Dentists spend their careers eye to eye with infectious patients, their hands inside gaping mouths, and have a vested interest in making sure everyone stays safe. Here’s how they do it.
Jeffrey Epstein’s long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell is facing federal charges. Here are key moments from the year following Epstein’s arrest.
Reuters The disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein died by apparent suicide last year while being held without bail on federal charges of sex trafficking minors and conspiracy. British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime Epstein friend and alleged madam, was arrested in early July by the FBI on charges including enticing minors to travel to engage in sexua […]
19 trapped, including children, when tree falls on garage during thunderstorm
Nineteen people were rushed to hospitals in Maryland after a tree fell on a garage during a thunderstorm, trapping them.
Here are the best savings accounts right now
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider The best savings accounts right now: Ally High Yield Savings Account (Member FDIC): Best savings account overall Vio Bank Online High-Yield Savings Account (Member FDIC): Best savings account for high APY Capital One (Member FDIC): Best savings account for kids/teens Synchrony High-Yield Savings Account (Member FDIC): Best savi […]
Bank fraud: ED slaps biggest ever FEMA notice of Rs 7,220 crore on Kolkata firm Shree Ganesh Jewellery House
The FEMA show cause notice has been issued after completion of an over year-long investigation and under various sections of the Forex law, the official sources said.
Why Square’s Stock Is Trading Higher Today
Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) shares are trading higher after analysts at SunTrust raised their price target on the stock from $83 to $150. The company’s stock has rallied approximately 12% over the past three trading sessions. Latest Ratings for SQ DateFirmActionFromTo Jul 2020RosenblattUpgradesNeutralBuy Jun 2020JMP SecuritiesInitiates Coverage OnMarket Per […]
Miley Cyrus & Cody Simpson Are Couple Goals Dancing Perfectly Together In Epic TikTok Video
Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson are the ultimate dancing duo in a new TikTok video she shared on July 5! The couple filmed themselves performing a full-on dance routine in their swimsuits and it’s the best thing you’ll see all day!
Ennio Morricone, Influential Creator of Music for Modern Cinema, Dies at 91
The Italian composer wrote atmospheric scores for spaghetti westerns and some 500 films by a Who’s Who of international directors.
Coronavirus fallout: Cruising into the unknown
Did the coronavirus kill the party for cruise operators, or did it simply put the boom on hold? As DW Senior Business Editor Ben Fajzullin reports from Hamburg, consumers can be astoundingly quick to forgive and forget.