California becomes the first Democratic state to ask to join DOJ lawsuit against Google
The move makes Google’s home state the first Democratic enforcer to seek to join the DOJ and eleven Republican attorneys general in the lawsuit. U.S. News
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Uber sells its self-driving unit to Aurora
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will join the company’s board, and the ridesharing giant will also invest $ 400 million into the company U.S. News
White House communications director Alyssa Farah resigns in final days of Trump administration
Farah’s exit signals acknowledgment that the Trump administration will soon end, but the president still is refusing to concede to Biden. U.S. News
Biden names Jen Psaki White House press secretary along with an all-female senior communications team
It’s the first time in history that the senior communications positions in the White House will be filled entirely by women. U.S. News
Boston Market small group orders surge triple digits as CDC urges Thanksgiving gathering limits
With group dinner orders up 172% headed into Thanksgiving, Boston Market President Randy Miller said it’s a sign Americans are heeding officials’ advice. U.S. News
Trump attends his final G-20 summit but does not participate in pandemic preparedness session
President Trump did not participate in a virtual G-20 event on pandemic preparedness, even as Covid-19 infections surge and break daily records across the U.S. U.S. News
Facebook and Twitter defend election safeguards and moderation practices before the Senate
Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey appeared before the Senate Tuesday at a hearing entitled “Breaking the News: Censorship, Suppression, and the 2020 Election.” U.S. News
‘No rhyme or reason’ why Mississippi governor reversed statewide mask mandate, says Jackson mayor
The mayor of Jackson, Mississippi provides an update on the severity of coronavirus in his community. U.S. News
The coronavirus pandemic ‘is about to explode’ before therapeutic counterattack, Dr. Scott Gottlieb says
Former FDA chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the latest announcements when it comes to Covid-19 vaccines, and what it means for the broader population. U.S. News
Airbnb hit with proposed class-action lawsuit from host missing payments
The lawsuit alleges that Airbnb violated its contract with hosts when the company offered full refunds to guests in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. News