| Twitter is standing firm. Jack Dorsey’s company gave an example of how President Donald Trump’s communications strategy violates its rules on glorifying violence, while Facebook adopted more of a hands-off strategy. Trump’s social-media proclamation likely fails legally, but it’ll probably win political points, even if he seems oblivious to the idea that rules should apply to White House occupants. Here’s how the statute at issue is supposed to protect free speech online. What you’ll want to read this weekend Former Vice President Joe Biden is planning a gradual return to the campaign trail, but his chances of ousting Trump may depend on how, where and when the pandemic affects the economy. Bloomberg Businessweek explores the now-politicized issue of voting by mail.
The U.S. reached another grim milestone in the pandemic, with New York City hit harder than anywhere else. San Francisco’s tech-fueled economy is struggling to adjust to the new normal.
As the Chinese virologist known as Bat Woman sounds a warning, Bloomberg Graphics takes a look at how fear has changed our behavior. Meanwhile, the controversy over Trump’s unproven virus drug of choice rumbles on.
Life post-lockdown: Gym junkies are rushing back, in Georgia anyway; wearing masks is the new reality in the Big Apple; and don’t scream on the roller-coasters in Japan. For anyone staying inside, here’s a tool to build the perfect streaming bundle.
The restaurant industry needs to shape up. Menus will be smaller and there’ll be a new focus on takeout, while New York’s plan to impose price controls on restaurant delivery apps is bad for consumers, according to Bloomberg Opinion. Maybe just stick to the tried-and-true tuna melt. What you’ll need to know next week NASA’s landmark manned mission is back on the launchpad. Talks on Brexit enter what could be their final, fractious phase. June 4 is a potential flashpoint for tensions in Hong Kong. The ECB is set to supercharge its rescue program. U.S. jobs data won’t be pretty, but may show an improvement. What you’ll want to read in Bloomberg Pursuits After months of being cooped up, Americans are desperate to do something—anything—that resembles a vacation. But the idea of checking into a hotel or traipsing around a city, let along cramming into a plane, isn’t top of the list right now. That’s where the recreational vehicle comes in: social distancing is lot easier if you can bring along your own kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Like Bloomberg’s Weekend Reading? Subscribe to Bloomberg All Access and get much, much more. You’ll receive our unmatched global news coverage and two in-depth daily newsletters, The Bloomberg Open and The Bloomberg Close. What ’s moving markets in Asia? Sign up to get the latest in your inbox each morning, Hong Kong time. Download the Bloomberg app: It’s available for iOS and Android. Before it’s here, it’s on the Bloomberg Terminal. Find out more about how the Terminal delivers information and analysis that financial professionals can’t find anywhere else. Learn more. | 