6 days ago | By Forbes

The man, whom federal authorities identified as Kevin Seefried, was arrested in Delaware Thursday morning.
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From cutting all ties with Trump to pulling political donations, here's how corporate America has responded to the Capitol insurrection

6 days ago | By Business Insider

Summary List Placement Since rioters stormed the US Capitol on January 6 in a desperate bid to overturn the presidential election result, top US firms have been scrambling to distance themselves from President Donald Trump and his supporters.
In the immediate aftermath of the insurrection , business leaders were quick to condemn the rioters. Then, in the days that followed, they backed up those words with actions.
Some have cut off political funding, while others, including banks and social media giants, severed their ties to President Donald Trump.
Here's how corporate America is...
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It's time to raise the cost of spreading conspiracy theories

6 days ago | By Fortune

Conspiracy theories were a major driver behind the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building. They have also been a growing part of the political right's internal struggles since at least 2008. But why do people believe in crackpot conspiracy theories like QAnon, Pizzagate , or the narrative that the 2020 election was stolen? Why do they act on them, sometimes violently?
If you think of irrationality as a consumer good, much like a car or a television, you can better understand why people sometimes say and do crazy things. Think of it like this: People buy more cars and televisions...
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Traveling to the U.S.? Prepare to Take a Coronavirus Test

6 days ago | By NY Times

Beginning Jan. 26, international travelers bound for the United States must show negative coronavirus test results before boarding their flights. Here's what you need to know.
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