Hurricane Ida Aftermath
Drones capture the flooding and devastation from Ida, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Louisiana. At least 2 deaths have been attributed to #Ida so far.
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Rivian vs. Tesla Is Start of Electric Vehicle Arms Race: Ives
The reported initial public offering of Rivian Automotive Inc. shows that “Tesla’s not just the only game in town” for electric vehicles, says Dan Ives, director of equity research at Wedbush on “Quicktake Stock.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Bitcoin, Ether Alternatives Lead the Charge in Crypto Markets
Cryptocurrency investors are pushing alternatives to Bitcoin and Ether to new highs amid a climb in downloads for cryptocurrency trading apps. Viridi Funds CEO Wes Fulford examines the crypto market moves on “Quicktake Stock.”
What Happens to Afghanistan After the U.S. Leaves?
President Joe Biden says American forces will be out of Afghanistan tomorrow. What happens to the country next? Bloomberg’s Annmarie Hordern reports on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
China’s #MeToo Exposes Wider Problem
“Women are much more willing to come forward.” A recent sexual harassment case at tech giant Alibaba shines a light on the long-standing problem of toxic drinking culture and sparks a larger #MeToo reckoning in China.
How to Fight Declining Antibodies?
“Those memory B cells also were quite good and actually got better over time.” Covid-19 antibodies decline over time, but the immune system has a backup plan that doesn’t rely on boosters, explains the University of Pennsylvania’s Dr. John Wherry.
Venice Dreams of Fewer Visitors
The pandemic gave Venice a taste of tranquility. Now the city is considering charging visitors to manage tourism.
Panjshir Valley Leads Taliban Resistance in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s military takeover of Afghanistan has not included the Panjshir Valley, a region that has been a strong hold against the Taliban and Russia in the past. James Glancy, filmmaker and former Royal Marine Commando Officer, provides perspective on alliances within Afghanistan and the fight against ISIS.
Europe Tops Covid Resilience Ranking Amid Global Delta Surge
9 out of the top 10 countries on Bloomberg’s August Covid Resilience Ranking are in Europe, while all the bottom 5 nations are in Southeast Asia. Bloomberg’s Rachel Chang reports.
Oil is Still King for Ambani
The richest man in Asia, India’s Mukesh Ambani, is joining the clean energy movement. He’s building solar and hydrogen plants right next door to the sprawling fossil fuels complex that’s helped him get rich.
