Nov 6, 2019

Xerox deliberates HP takeover

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Xerox Holdings Corp. is considering a cash-and-stock offer to acquire personal computer and printer maker HP Inc., a deal that would restructure two giants as demand for printed documents declines, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Why it matters: HP and Xerox are in "cost-cutting mode, and a union could afford new opportunities to shed expenses," notes the Wall Street Journal. It's still not clear if the deal will go through, considering HP is three times the size of Xerox and hired a new chief executive last week, per the Journal.

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George Floyd protests: Unrest continues for 6th night across U.S.

A protest near the White House on Sunday night. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Most external lights at the White House were turned off late Sunday as the D.C. National Guard was deployed and authorities fired tear gas at hundreds of protesters nearby, per the New York Times.

What's happening: It's one of several tense, late-night standoffs between law enforcement and demonstrators in the United States.

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Coronavirus dashboard

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  2. U.S.: Total confirmed cases as of 5 a.m. ET: 1,790,191 — Total deaths: 104,383— Total recoveries: 444,758 — Total tested: 16,936,891 — Map.
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  6. World: Former FDA commissioner says "this is not the time" to cut ties with WHO — White House sends 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine to Brazil, 1,000 ventilators to come.
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Your guide to comparing climate change and coronavirus

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Climate change and the coronavirus have a lot more in common than the letter C, but their differences explain society’s divergent responses to each.

Why it matters: The Internet is full of comparisons, some from biased perspectives. I'm going to try to cut through the noise to help discerning readers looking for objective information.

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