Experts talked about the latest research into the development of a Coronavirus Vaccine, as well as safety concerns and the need for global participation. As of this morning, there were over 27 million global confirmed cases of covid19, and 892,000 deaths. Point 3. S. We have six million confirmed cases and we are approaching 190 thousand deaths. We have seen significant economic disruption to businesses and families, and normal daytoday activities have been vastly altered. Leadingexperts experts have said we need a vaccine, which is why the topic is so critical. We will also discuss the lessons that we are learning now in developing a covid19 vaccine, and the implications for if used future Vaccine Development. We have a short amount of time and a number of really terrific speakers, so why do we not get started . Mark, why dont we begin with you. About vaccines under development from pfizer, astrazeneca, in partnership with the university of oxford, all of which are in phase three Clin
To start in september. The s p 500 is therefore positive though not at a record. Were 59 minutes left to trade and we have two big exclusive interviews coming your way on todays show delta Ceo Ed Bastian will join us with the latest view from 30,000 feet on the state of the Airline Industry and his companys announcement today to keep middle seats blocked until at least the end of the year. Plus, well speak with marc short about stimulus negotiations or the lack thereof. China trade talks and the latest signals on the economy you dont want to miss either of those conversations. Lets get to the big stories were tracking a volatile day for the lows we have a look how the economic recovery hasnt benefited everyone but we begin with the fast moving developments surrounding uber and lyft in california. Fast moving indeed. We found out just moments ago that uber and lyft have won a delay for converting drivers to employees. The i was about to come on tv and tell you that both apps were going
Of an effect we might have had. Narrator correspondent, james jacoby takes a hard look at the man who wanted to connect the world. Jacoby is he not recognizing the importance of his platform . He didnt understand what he had built. Narrator but is he accountable for helping divide it . There is something wrong systemically with the facebook algorithms. In effect polarization was the key to the model. Narrator tonight on frontline the facebook dilemma. Frontline is made possible by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. And by the corporation for public broadcasting. Major support is provided by the john d. And catherine t. Macarthur foundation, committed to building a more just, verdant and peaceful world. More information is available at macfound. Org. The ford foundation, working with visionaries on the front lines of social change worldwide. At ford foundation. Org. Additional support is provided by the abrams foundation, committed to excellence in journ
Boris johnson sparked outrage. News out ofing south korea. We are getting the jobless rate falling to 3. 2 percent. The expectation was that the jobless rate would come in at 4. 2 percent so this is much better than expected. We are also talking about the sixth straight month of decline in jobless rates. That 270 4000ring jobs were removed in august from a year earlier. We know that south korea has seen its government really boost those job creation efforts not to mention we could have seen domestic demand being held by the Summer Holiday season and more jobs being available. The government pushing for a fourth extra budget. This is of course helping workers and businesses who lost income due to the latest restrictions and jobless rates. 3. 2 . In for august at watch out for what happens later in the following months given we have seen this flare up in virus cases towards the end of august, haiti. Haidi. Haidi pretty dire numbers coming out and we continue to watch what happens when it
The nasdaq up 1 and s p 2. 7 and dow declined 86 points were about to get a set of u e unbelievably set of big numbers but frankly, its horrifying if you think about why they are thriving this week we hear from walmart, from home depot, lowes, and target and if their stocks get hit for any reason, you have to buy them because these major operators are up against general merchandisers, hardware stores, Sporting Goods and lumberyards that cant compete because they were deemed essential and i fear they will never get lost customers back, not with prices big guys charge. The winner haves so many advantages over the little guy im amazed there is any competition whatsoever i feared that there wont be and thats driving me nuts i love when these big household names go higher, but i hate when the reasons they are going higher their Small Business competitors are being wiped out. A lot of these smaller outfits have been able to hold their own before covid, but now the big guys have crafted pheno