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FOX BIZ NEWS: Coronavirus stay-at-home measures sent people streaming for entertainment

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Coronavirus stay-at-home measures sent people streaming for entertainment More than 3 in 10 U.S. adults added a streaming service subscription during the height of the coronavirus pandemic

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stock futures sink after weekend riots grip America

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Stock futures sink after weekend riots grip America A weekend of rioting will be in focus when Wall Street begins the week.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Who is Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin?

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Who is Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin? Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin spent 17 years at Goldman Sachs, where his father had also worked. He got a job there right after graduating from Yale University with a degree in economics. 

FOX BIZ NEWS: Disney denounces 'devastating' killing of George Floyd

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Disney denounces 'devastating' killing of George Floyd Disney executives Bob Chapek, Bob Iger and Latondra Newton denounced the death of George Floyd in a message to employees this weekend.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Target closes 175 stores nationwide after Minneapolis protests

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Target closes 175 stores nationwide after Minneapolis protests Target is closing 175 of its stores nationwide after Minneapolis protests rock the country.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Amazon reduces deliveries in some cities, says 'brutal treatment' of black people must stop

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Amazon reduces deliveries in some cities, says 'brutal treatment' of black people must stop Amazon's statement comes after some workers demonstrated earlier this year protesting coronavirus working conditions.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Walmart says employee complaints about AI technology are a non-issue

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Walmart says employee complaints about AI technology are a non-issue Walmart employees are frustrated with flaws in the company's AI technology that is supposed to catch potential shoplifters.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Looters who snag iPhones won't be able to use them

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Looters who snag iPhones won't be able to use them Looters who snagged iPhones and other devices from Apple stores this weekend will likely be unable to use them.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Netflix, Twitter announce support for Black Lives Matter after George Floyd killing, riots

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Netflix, Twitter announce support for Black Lives Matter after George Floyd killing, riots Major streaming companies and Twitter are showing their support for Black Lives Matter after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

FOX BIZ NEWS: SpaceX NASA astronauts board International Space Station in historic mission

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SpaceX NASA astronauts board International Space Station in historic mission SpaceX delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Sunday, following up a historic liftoff with an equally smooth docking in yet another first for Elon Musk's company.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Why Twitter isn't fact checking its CEO's tweet of incorrect info

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Why Twitter isn't fact checking its CEO's tweet of incorrect info Twitter's new policy focuses on civic integrity, including the election and COVID-19

FOX BIZ NEWS: Nordstrom, Nike decry George Floyd killing as rioters loot stores

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Nordstrom, Nike decry George Floyd killing as rioters loot stores "Nike supports free and peaceful protests and we do not condone violence," a company spokesperson told FOX Business.

FOX BIZ NEWS: George Floyd killing has Starbucks, JPMorgan, AT&T addressing racial injustice

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George Floyd killing has Starbucks, JPMorgan, AT&T addressing racial injustice Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson reached out to employee partners in a memo over the weekend as tensions escalated across the nation.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Protests flare around the United States over Minneapolis killing

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Protests flare around the United States over Minneapolis killing Protests flared late into the night in many cities in the United States over the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died this week after being pinned down by the neck by a white police officer in Minneapolis.

FOX BIZ NEWS: What are the most powerful unions in America?

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What are the most powerful unions in America? Politicians court union endorsements, especially in crucial presidential election years like 2020.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Infected workers, parts shortages slow auto factory restarts

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Infected workers, parts shortages slow auto factory restarts The U.S. auto industry’s coronavirus comeback plan was pretty simple: restart factories gradually and push out trucks and other vehicles for waiting buyers in states left largely untouched by the virus outbreak.

FOX BIZ NEWS: China wields currency as weapon with Trump tensions rising

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China wields currency as weapon with Trump tensions rising China's currency has dropped below levels that prompted the Trump administration to label Beijing a currency manipulator last year.

FOX BIZ NEWS: SpaceX is an inspiration but US leadership in space is under threat

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SpaceX is an inspiration but US leadership in space is under threat When two brave American souls lift off from Apollo 11’s historic launch pad on Saturday the feat will mark the first time that the private sector blasts humans into orbit.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Oil: WTI, Brent & the battle for world dominance

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Oil: WTI, Brent & the battle for world dominance The stories of WTI and Brent crude -- each an oil market benchmark -- reflect decades-long shifts in global demand for crude.

FOX BIZ NEWS: United Airlines cutting 13 top exec jobs, adding international flights in July

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United Airlines cutting 13 top exec jobs, adding international flights in July United Airlines Holdings Inc  said on Friday it will eliminate 13 officer positions even as it adds international flights back to its network.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Fox Business Flash top headlines for May 30

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Fox Business Flash top headlines for May 30 Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com.

FOX BIZ NEWS: SpaceX is an inspiration but US leadership in space is under threat

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SpaceX is an inspiration but US leadership in space is under threat When two brave American souls lift off from Apollo 11’s historic launch pad on Saturday the feat will mark the first time that the private sector blasts humans into orbit.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Google postpones Android 11 unveiling amid U.S. protests

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Google postpones Android 11 unveiling amid U.S. protests Google on Saturday said it has postponed next week’s planned unveiling of the beta version of its latest Android 11 mobile operating system in light of protests and unrest in the United States.

FOX BIZ NEWS: SpaceX, NASA to try again for landmark launch of two astronauts from Florida

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SpaceX, NASA to try again for landmark launch of two astronauts from Florida The mission’s first launch try on Wednesday was called off with less than 17 minutes remaining on the countdown clock due to stormy weather.

FOX BIZ NEWS: What are the most powerful unions in America?

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What are the most powerful unions in America? Politicians court union endorsements, especially in crucial presidential election years like 2020.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Twitter flags Trump tweet about Minneapolis protests for ‘glorifying violence’

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Twitter flags Trump tweet about Minneapolis protests for ‘glorifying violence’ The move by the social media company escalates a dispute with the president that could change the legal environment in which the industry operates.

FOX BIZ NEWS: US-China tensions may pose risk to Chinese grad students

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US-China tensions may pose risk to Chinese grad students President Donald Trump said he would make an announcement about China on Friday, and administration officials said he is considering a months-old proposal to revoke the visas of students affiliated with educational institutions in China linked to the People’s Liberation Army or Chinese intelligence.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Democrats charge OSHA isn’t protecting front-line workers

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Democrats charge OSHA isn’t protecting front-line workers Democrats are slamming the Trump administration for failing to protect front-line workers.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Can Twitter censor my tweets?

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Can Twitter censor my tweets? The Supreme Court has long held that businesses have free speech rights of their own.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump signals China-US trade deal in crosshairs as tensions rise

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Trump signals China-US trade deal in crosshairs as tensions rise Tensions are escalating between the US and China and the Phase I trade deal may be hanging in the balance

FOX BIZ NEWS: During coronavirus, lawmakers sleeping in Capitol Hill offices argue DC is too expensive

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During coronavirus, lawmakers sleeping in Capitol Hill offices argue DC is too expensive As concerns about spreading coronavirus abound, this lawmaker is pushing for a ban on the practice. 

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump extends National Guard coronavirus orders

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Trump extends National Guard coronavirus orders Whitmer's request would extend federal pay and benefits for National Guard forces.

FOX BIZ NEWS: IPO market expected to be a buyer’s, not a seller’s, market

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IPO market expected to be a buyer’s, not a seller’s, market Chairman of Renaissance Capital Kathleen Smith says IPOs will perform well once there’s reduced volatility in the market and when IPO returns lead to issuance.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Technology plays an influential role in company performance: Box Inc. CEO

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Technology plays an influential role in company performance: Box Inc. CEO Box Inc. CEO Aaron Levie discusses how his business helps companies collaborate and share important data and files. Levie later says he wants to innovate his business model to allow companies to work from anywhere.

FOX BIZ NEWS: SpaceX prototype explodes at Texas test site

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SpaceX prototype explodes at Texas test site The prototype spacecraft, which appeared to be destroyed in the blast, is unrelated to the SpaceX Crew Dragon slated to launch in the company’s first crewed mission Saturday

FOX BIZ NEWS: Ted Cruz calls for probe of Twitter over alleged violation of sanctions on Iran

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Ted Cruz calls for probe of Twitter over alleged violation of sanctions on Iran The senator’s letter comes as the company began flagging President Trump's tweets.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump's views on mail-in voter fraud, social media are important: Tom Fitton

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Trump's views on mail-in voter fraud, social media are important: Tom Fitton Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton provides insight into mail-in voter fraud and President Trump's executive order aimed at social-media platforms. Fitton later discusses the released Michael Flynn-Sergey Kislyak transcripts.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump's harsh China statements sent a clear message to the world

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Trump's harsh China statements sent a clear message to the world Hudson Institute Chinese Strategy director Michael Pillsbury argues President Trump established a new strategy toward China that's not based on trust in his speech on Friday.

FOX BIZ NEWS: What is Zoom?

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What is Zoom? Zoom is a digital video conferencing app.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Zocdoc telehealth service gaining popularity amid coronavirus

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Zocdoc telehealth service gaining popularity amid coronavirus Zocdoc founder and CEO Dr. Oliver Kharraz discusses how his business enables its customers to book doctor's appointments in their areas.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Former Twitter VP rejects claim platform targets Trump

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Former Twitter VP rejects claim platform targets Trump Former Twitter Vice President Bruce Daisley said Friday that Twitter "routinely" censors other users besides President Trump/

FOX BIZ NEWS: Tesla CEO set to earn $775 million payout

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Tesla CEO set to earn $775 million payout Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set for a $775 million payout after hitting compensation benchmarks.

FOX BIZ NEWS: United Airlines cutting 13 top exec jobs, adding international flights in July

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United Airlines cutting 13 top exec jobs, adding international flights in July United Airlines Holdings Inc  said on Friday it will eliminate 13 officer positions even as it adds international flights back to its network.

FOX BIZ NEWS: NASA administrator on SpaceX launch, what's next for commercial space flight

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NASA administrator on SpaceX launch, what's next for commercial space flight NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine on SpaceX's first planned mission and using the International Space Station to commercialize markets.

FOX BIZ NEWS: China’s Hong Kong overreach part of plan for ‘global domination’: Sen. Blackburn

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China’s Hong Kong overreach part of plan for ‘global domination’: Sen. Blackburn Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., on the U.S. holding China accountable and censorship on the Internet and Twitter.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Twitter flags Trump Minneapolis tweet

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Twitter flags Trump Minneapolis tweet The Hill media reporter Joe Concha provides insight into the ongoing feud between Twitter and President Trump.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Chicago business barometer falls to lowest level since 1982

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Chicago business barometer falls to lowest level since 1982 The Chicago Business Barometer fell this month and hit its lowest point in nearly 40 years, MNI Indicators said.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Stocks slip as Trump puts China on alert

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Stocks slip as Trump puts China on alert Stocks were lower Friday ahead of President Trump's press conference to address China's aggression in Hong Kong.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Oil prices on track for best month on record

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Oil prices on track for best month on record All 50 states and Washington, D.C., have at least partially reopened after stay-at-home orders designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 removed about 30 million barrels of global oil demand a day.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Cannabis producer Canopy Growth smoked by restructuring charge

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Cannabis producer Canopy Growth smoked by restructuring charge The company lost C$1.3 billion Canadian dollars in the past three months.