Aug 24, 2020
National political conventions? Or are they more like infomercials now?
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, wave to supporters via video conference on the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Virtual events have their pros and cons in the COVID-19 economy. Plus, Rio Tinto cuts executive bonuses after the destruction of Australian indigenous sacred sites. And, Microsoft joins the Big Tech battle over app stores and video games.
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Mining giant Rio Tinto slashes executive bonuses after the outcry over destroyed Australian indigenous sacred sites
The BBC’s Frey Lindsay has more.
Microsoft is backing the maker of Fortnite in a Big Tech battle with Apple
Marketplace’s Nova Safo has more.
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David Brancaccio
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Jonathan Frewin
Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin
Producer
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Meredith Garretson Morbey
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