A number of European countries are enforcing new measures as cases continue to rise.

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Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far.

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Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't.

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Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage.

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For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump.

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Circa Resort & Casino opens in Las Vegas amid COVID-19 pandemic



CEO Derek Stevens discusses the opening process, safety guidelines on ‘Your World.'

Canada extends cruise ship ban through February 2021



Canadian Minister of Transport Marc Garneau announced Thursday that cruise ships are not allowed to sail in Canadian waters until March 1, 2021.

Travel company gives tips for dream vacations — in actual dreams



Love Home Swap has partnered with a dream expert to create a “Dream Passport” -- a free manual to help people take their next vacation in their dreams.

CDC lifts no-sail ban for cruise ships, but passengers won't be allowed onboard yet



The CDC issued a conditional sailing order on Friday, explaining how cruise ships in U.S. waters will be allowed to bring back passengers in phases.

Qatar says airport officials behind strip searches referred to prosecutors



The Qatari government apologized for the Oct. 2 incident.

Gold Price Predictions If Biden Or Trump Wins PresidencyThe 2020 U.S. election is taking place on Nov. 3 with President Donald Trump and former VIce President Joe Biden battling for the lead position.Gold Price Analysis: The U.S. presidential election will play a huge role in shaping the global economy and gold prices are expected to react in the run up to the election day. So how important is it for the safe haven asset gold if Biden or Trump makes it to the White House?"There is no doubt that we are likely to see increased volatility in stock markets in the run up to the election day and investors seeking traditional safe havens such as gold, particularly if the race between the two candidates gets very close and there is a growing risk of a contested outcome," writes Saida Litosh, manager of precious metals analysis at Refinitiv.Biden or Trump Impact: If the past is any indication, a second Trump administration would mean a "turbulent and polarizing first term" which in turn would add further volatility and uncertainty, although the potential for radical policies could be lower in the second term should Congress remain divided, Refinitiv highlights.However, a Biden win would represent a return to a more conventional administration resulting in less volatility associated with political risks and international tensions."Historically gold price movements in the aftermath of previous U.S. presidential elections suggests little evidence of a clear relationship between the gold price and the election outcome based on party affiliation," says Litosh.Fosterville South Exploration CEO Bryan Slusarchuk says, for thousands of years, gold has acted as a hedge against uncertainty, a currency and a store of wealth. Both Trump and Biden have promised huge amounts of stimulus and huge amounts of easing."Both [Trump and Biden] have been vocally supportive of various policies that amount to quantitative easing and therefore gold ought to react well no matter who is elected," says Slusarchuk.Stepping beyond financial conditions, which will serve to propel gold higher, we need to consider gold's function as a hedge against uncertainty, says Slusarchuk.Gold Has Explosive Upside: Slusarchuk says this election is going to be perhaps the most divisive election in the history of the United States."It may be contested, the outcome may not be certain and its legitimacy will no doubt be challenged in some circles no matter which side is victorious," says Slusarchuk.He believes a bitter, contested election would also potentially have many negative consequences and would represent the very definition of uncertainty which is something gold hedges against."I believe gold has explosive upside in the coming months and this is predicated on economic and financial conditions, but the uncertainty of the election outcome will only serve to accelerate its upward trajectory," adds Slusarchuk.Price Action: The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD) was up 0.37% at $179 at the time of publication Monday, while the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE: GDX) was up 0.89% at $38.55.See more from Benzinga * Click here for options trades from Benzinga * Check Out The Benson On Madison Ave. With Condos On Sale From .5M (PHOTOS) * Why GameStop's Stock Is Trading Lower Today(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.




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Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race.

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Heavy turnout, long lines to drop off ballots in Minnesota  Minneapolis Star TribuneView Full Coverage on Google News

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As the market falls and investor fear builds, assessing the odds of a year-end comeback  CNBC

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Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe?

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Action needed to help tenants in second wave, says Resolution Foundation

Almost one in eight private renters are unable to meet their housing costs in full, according to a report warning that urgent steps are needed to protect households during the second wave of Covid-19.

The Resolution Foundation said private and social renters are bearing the brunt of redundancies during the Covid recession and are more likely to have fallen behind with their housing costs than mortgagers.

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Campaigners urge more walking and cycling schemes despite opposition from ‘vocal minority’

Many Britons will have to get used to driving less if the country is to avoid gridlock on the roads once coronavirus restrictions ease, and councils must provide better routes for cycling and walking, transport experts say.

Government statistics show motor traffic is almost back at pre-lockdown levels, and only 59% of employees have returned to their workplaces. One study predicts that with health concerns reducing the use of public transport, up to 2.7 million more people could end up using cars for commuting trips alone.

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More fallout from Tony Bobulinski interview with Tucker Carlson



Mainstream media coverage minimal as Hunter Biden allegations unfold; Mike Emanuel reports.

Fraudster attempts to register dead Americans as Dem voters in Florida



At least 50 new voter applications were sent to the Broward county elections office – and many of the voters had recently died.

Texas unlikely to turn blue in 2020 election, Rep. Thornberry says



Texas is unlikely to turn blue despite a close race between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the key state, retiring Rep. Mac Thornberry said in an exclusive interview with Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin on Friday.

Collins locked in tight battle for Senate reelection in Maine



Polling shows GOP incumbent in statistical tie with Dem challenger; Molly Line has the latest on 'Special Report'

If polls can be trusted, what do they say about Trump's chances?



'Special Report' All-Star panel discusses contrast between Trump rally enthusiasm, poll numbers

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp quarantining after COVID exposure despite negative test result



Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s office announced that he will be placing himself in quarantine after becoming exposed to the coronavirus, despite a negative test result Friday.

Top two pro-Trump super PACs make final $20 million ad push



The two leading super PACs that are supporting President Trump's re-election bid are teaming up to shell out $20 million to run ads on TV and digital in seven crucial general election battleground in the closing stretch leading up to Election Day on Tuesday.

Joe Biden appears to call pro-Trump protesters 'ugly' at Minnesota rally



Joe Biden criticizes pro-Trump protesters at rally in St. Paul, Minnesota

Facebook manually limited New York Post Hunter Biden story: Report



Facebook fact-checkers manually flagged and restricted distribution of the New York Post's Hunter Biden story, documents obtained by The Guardian show.

Which candidate is running the most impactful campaign ads?



Pollster Frank Luntz breaks own the most effective commercials of the campaign season on 'Special Report'

All Eyes on Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Ahead of Data ReadoutVaccine specialist Moderna (MRNA) reported its fiscal Q3 2020 financial results Thursday morning. Let's run down the basic financial news first, and turn to the vaccine that everyone really wants to hear about: Q3 was kind of a weird quarter for Moderna from a financial perspective. On the one hand, an explosion in grant revenue tied to the COVID-19 pandemic sent revenues soaring 830% to $157.9 million. On the other hand, though, expenses soared as well -- up 166% to $393 million.And because $393 million is more than $157.9 million Moderna lost money.A lot of money.$0.59 per share to be precise -- 59% more than it lost in Q3 2019, before all the coronavirus business rolled in. What's more, that per-share loss would have been even higher, but for the fact that Moderna grew its share count 19%, dispersing its per-share losses over more shares outstanding overall.On the plus side, Moderna has raked in $1.2 billion in customer deposits so far this year for its mRNA-1273 coronavirus vaccine, and free cash is flowing in with $718.5 million. By the end of the quarter, Moderna had amassed a cash warchest bursting with $4 billion, and no debt to speak of.And now, the main event: Coronavirus.Moderna confirmed that it has fully enrolled its Phase 3 cllinical trial of mRNA-1273 with 30,000 patients participating.Initial data on mRNA-1273's effectiveness is "positive," said management, and the vaccine is proving to be "well-tolerated across all age groups and induc[ing] rapid and strong immune responses against SARS-CoV-2." The company is expecting to be able to release "1st interim" data on the trial in November if the vaccine proves to be at least 75% effective. In fact, at that level of effectiveness, a second round of data could arrive as early as December, or perhaps January.After participating in a conference call post-earnings, Needham analyst Alan Carr observed that there's a possibility the FDA could grant Moderna Emergency Use Authorization to begin distributing mRNA-1273 around this time -- December 2020. By that point, Moderna says it will have produced 20 million doses of the vaccine, which can immediately begin being distributed. Still, Carr thinks it prudent not to count on any revenues being recognized from mRNA-1273 sales this year, pushing that prospect off into 2021 instead -- but predicting sales will reach $2 billion in 2021.What does this mean for the stock? In Carr's opinion, notwithstanding how much revenue Moderna receives from mRNA-1273, or how quickly (or how profitably), "COVID-19 vaccine news [alone will suffice to] drive the stock into 2021," and even after that, the analyst sees "substantial long-term value in the stock," which he rates "buy" with a $94 price target. (To watch Carr's track record, click here)In contrast, J.P. Morgan analyst Cory Kasimov, despite agreeing basically line by line with Carr's analysis on the timeline -- and holding an $89 price target not that's not that much lower than Carr's -- says he still feels it's necessary to remain "cautious" on Moderna stock in the near term, and assigns the stock a rating of only "neutral." (To watch Kasimov's track record, click here)Where does the rest of the Street side on this vaccine maker? It appears mostly bullish, as TipRanks analytics demonstrate MRNA as a Buy. Out of 11 analysts tracked in the last 3 months, 9 are bullish on the stock while 1 remains sidelined and 1 is bearish. With a return potential of nearly 46%, the stock’s consensus target price stands at $98.60. (See MRNA stock analysis on TipRanks)To find good ideas for coronavirus stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks’ Best Stocks to Buy, a newly launched tool that unites all of TipRanks’ equity insights.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the featured analysts. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment.




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Long Island country club fined $17,000 for wedding where 30 people got COVID-19



Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone announced Wednesday that the North Fork Country Club would be fined $17,000 for hosting a wedding on Oct. 17.

Drive-thru car washes transform into haunted houses for Halloween scares



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Outdoor dining bubbles aren't as safe as you'd think, doctors say



Enclosed plastic dining pods may cause more harm than good due to lingering aerosols, doctors say
The airline's boss Scott Kirby tells the BBC passenger testing is "key to reopening the world economy".

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Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies.

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Head of the European Commission warns EU hospitals ‘at risk of being overwhelmed’ by Covid; Greece brings in regional lockdowns; French PM lays out details of new France lockdown.

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In much of Australia, where I am based, things are close to “Covid normal”, which is of course particularly jarring this week as much of Europe returns to or considers lockdowns, and the US breaks its daily case records from earlier in the year.

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My name is Helen Sullivan and I’ll be with you for the next few hours.

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Poll finds providers in deprived areas particularly vulnerable as a result of low demand

A quarter of nurseries and childminders in deprived areas of England say they will not get by beyond Christmas without additional income, according to a survey.

The poll by the Early Years Alliance (EYA) found that low demand for places and inadequate government support during the Covid pandemic could result in mass closures of childcare facilities.

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Nigerians arrested after SBS stormed Nave Andromeda will remain detained by Border Force

Seven Nigerian men detained after British special services stormed an oil tanker off the Isle of Wight have been bailed, police have said.

The raid was carried out by around 16 members of the Special Boat Service (SBS), backed by airborne snipers, who secured the Nave Andromeda tanker in around nine minutes.

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UK millionaire Dale Vince says lab-grown gems will be ‘world’s first zero-impact’ diamonds

A British multi-millionaire and environmentalist has set out plans to create thousands of carats of carbon-negative, laboratory-grown diamonds every year “made entirely from the sky”.

Dale Vince, the founder of green energy supplier Ecotricity, claims to have developed the world’s only diamonds to be made from carbon, water and energy sourced directly from the elements at a “sky mining facility” in Stroud.

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From Cindy Crawford as a Hell’s Angel to Rihanna as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, here are some of the stars’ most memorable fancy dress moments over the last two decades

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Threats made against Pentagon leaders after death of Qassem Soleimani



Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin joins 'Special Report' with the latest.

Biden-supporting former Republican governor slams Trump



Rick Snyder speaks out against Trump's fiscal policy, COVID response on 'Your World'

Amazon Q3 Sails Past Expectations, Revenues Jump 37%The pandemic has been better to Amazon than anyone realized, thanks to online shopping surges.




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The papers cover the fallout from Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from Labour over an anti-Semitism report.

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In this essay, the actor considers the disruptions of the pandemic and the renewed fervour for social and economic justice

The other day I had to go into town for a dental appointment. I put on all sorts of lovely clothes as if I were going out to dinner and an opening night. The prospect of being out and about was both exhilarating and daunting. I so desperately wanted to be among people and in the city, but I’d also completely forgotten what an event was. The dentist did not seem surprised by my sartorial over-commitment – but then, I was not the first patient he had seen since lockdown.

As a person working in the arts sector, the lockdown was strangely familiar on one level – a lot of actors get stuck in a kind of limbo waiting for someone else to give them permission to do what they are good at. It was as if we were all waiting by the phone for our agent to call. It was also strangely unfamiliar because the community that holds us together, the audiences, as well as the changing of the shows and the new releases, were all put on hold too. The flow between us all was severely affected, and I was both heartened and horrified when it began to surface online. Heartened because the urge to express ourselves and the desire to communicate seems undaunted by anything. Horrified because the worst place to rehearse and perform is alone in the mirror, and sometimes the phone is just a mirror.

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Increased COVID restrictions across Europe met with protests, pushback



Italy, Germany among countries cracking down to control the spread of the virus; Amy Kellogg reports from Milan.

Joe Biden calls for police reform amid unrest in Philadelphia



The Democratic nominee reacts to looting in Philadelphia; Peter Doocy has an update on 'Special Report'

Dow plummets more than 940 points amid COVID surge, lockdown fears



Kaltbaum Capital Management president Gary Kaltbaum provides insight on ‘Your World with Neil Cavuto.’

Ohio Gov. DeWine: 'Very concerned' about increase in COVID-19 cases



Ohio reports more than 2,600 new cases Wednesday; Governor explains causes of spike on 'Your World'

Coronavirus mask use up overall, still lags among younger generations, CDC finds



While Americans increased their reported mask use between April and June, other mitigation measures dropped or saw little improvement, according to a report from the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC).

Rapid coronavirus spread in this city leaves contact tracers unable to track all cases



Cases are of the novel coronavirus are climbing so fast in one city that officials can no longer trace all cases, according to a local report. 

‘It’s so ridiculous’ that politics has threatened stimulus bill: Bartiromo



Trump, Biden trade attacks over economy, COVID-19 response on the campaign trail; analysis from Maria Bartiromo.

Average daily coronavirus cases in North Carolina reach new high



North Carolina on Wednesday reached a new high in daily coronavirus cases, according to a local report. 

Exxon Keeps S&P 500’s Third-Highest Dividend Despite Oil Rout(Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. is maintaining the third-highest dividend in the S&P 500 Index, underscoring its historic commitment to the payout despite this year’s virus-driven oil crash.Investors will be paid 87 cents a share for the current quarter, matching the level of the last six periods, the Irving, Texas-based company said in a statement. The oil giant trails only Microsoft Corp. and AT&T Inc. among S&P 500 companies in payouts to shareholders over the past 12 months, according to Bloomberg data.The plunge in crude prices and demand for petroleum products caused by the pandemic sent shock waves through the world’s energy markets this year and came at a bad time for Exxon, which was in the middle of a costly upgrade of its oil and gas assets. Exxon is now consistently funding the payout with borrowed money for the first time in decades.Executives pledged a “great commitment” to the dividend in July, and vowed to row back growth plans, capital spending and cut jobs to defend it. But investors aren’t yet convinced. The stock’s dividend yield has risen to more than 10% for most of the past five weeks.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.comSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2020 Bloomberg L.P.




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Financial markets in the US and Europe fall as concerns rise about the coronavirus impact on economic growth.

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The front pages say the UK is under pressure to go back into lockdown, while France faces new restrictions.

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