As the number of Covid-19 cases starts to rise again in many states, the question is whether residents of those states will tolerate another lockdown. I used to think so, but it is increasingly clear that Americans have become comfortable with a remarkably high number of casualties. There is a mechanism of social conformity at work here. Most people will ...

Uber Technologies Inc needs to act fast to buttress its food-delivery business. It now has a second chance and shouldn’t blow it. The New York Times reported that Uber Eats-parent Uber Technologies Inc made an offer to acquire Postmates Inc, citing people familiar with the matter. A deal for Postmates would value the company at around $2.6 billion and could ...

Covid-19 is a crucible of leadership. Some people are failing this test — the presidents of Brazil, Russia and the US spring to mind. Others are passing it with flying colours, notably the leaders of New Zealand, Denmark and Taiwan. All three happen to be women and have largely controlled the spread of Sars-CoV-2 in their countries while preserving social ...