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
Now at 3 President Trump visits california today amid the states deadly and historic wildfires, several fires have burned more than 3 million acres. So far this year at least 20 people have died in the devastating fires up and down the state. Thank you for joining us at 3 today im Sanaz Tahernia on the campaign trail President Trump made a pit stop in california for a briefing on the states historic wildfire season. Capitol Bureau Reporter Ashley Zavala explains how the briefing went up between the president and the governor actually. Its not yet. This was a very quick trip here to sacramento for the president he was only here for about 2 hours and the primary reason for his visit was to get a briefing from state Emergency Management officials on this wildfire situation here now the president approved 14 federal firefighting grant an emergency disaster declaration along with that so far this season. Trump told reporters just before the briefing he has serious concerns about californias
Feel to materialize. Live from moscow this is r. T. International my names you know me alone 30 minutes of news and views start now. Reopened after the break most of the world but classrooms are taking on a very different look with covert 1000 measures in place lets see what some countries are doing in germany the rules vary from state to state but include the use of mosques regular disinfection of premises on smaller class sizes spain is rolling out temperature checks schools face being quarantined if there is an outbreak in front schools are focusing on ensuring people to wash their hands. Mosques are monitoring both for students and for teachers heres what people in paris think about the new reality. The only good is a fault were happy that the children are going back to school its important for them to go back and people are nervous but thats life will find solutions weve got them one up on us so my child is deaf so were in the compulsory mask creates inconvenience because its impo
Wisconsin protests. World Central Bank Leaders coming together virtually, Federal Reserve chair jay powell speaking at key economic conference and investors closely watching what he has to say. Ahead of the speech, few hours are lower. We are taking a look at decline at start of trading. S p and nasdaq hit record highs again yesterday. This morning dow futures down 88 points. Mornings with maria live right now. Global markets this morning are red across the board. Take a look at european indices, the cac quarante down 31 and the dax index lower by 52. In asia overnight markets mostly lower, worst performer was korea down more than 1 . Top stories that we are watching this morning. Night 3 of the Republican National convention honoring americas bravest, devoting their lives defending our freedom. Since 9 11 ive seen americas heros up close. Some of them saved my life. Service, its more a word to me, its a way of life. Maria meanwhile mike pence touting President Trumps economic success
And 75 years after the atomic bombings of hiroshima and nagasaki by the united. With the minute. That americans once they think of the events of 945. 00. Terms of. It being justified i think its tough to believe people for the mistakes of history i think the use of the atomic bomb was unacceptable there was no reason to do it. Hi thanks for joining us youre watching the weekly here. Theres been a tense standoff in the lebanese capital amid an outpouring of grief and anger over tuesdays deadly explosion Security Forces used rubber bullets and tear gas to break up crowds who were calling for justice. We went to martyr square to sort of gallows for those who did this to our country. Musics. A single government minister. A Police Officer was reportedly killed in the clashes a large number of people were injured more than 700 some state is reportedly trying to break through a barrier blocking a street that led to parliament a number of arrests were made protesters were demanding the removal