‘Brand Citizenship’ In This Pandemic Crisis – What Works, What Doesn’t

How companies and leaders respond in this crisis may well define leadership – and their brands – for many years to come. What to do?
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JAY-Z And Rihanna’s Foundations Each Donate $1 Million To Coronavirus Relief

Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) and JAY-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF) each donated $1 million to COVID-19 response efforts.
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The CEO of Cisco explains why the tech giant is committing $225 million to fight COVID-19: 'Business must step up and the government must move more quickly' (CSCO)

ICYMI: * Cisco is committing $225 million in cash and other forms of support to fight COVID-19, the coronavirus disease. * The tech giant is providing $210 million worth of access to technologies, such as the Webex video conferencing system, to help governments and other organizations respond faster to the crisis. * Cisco is also allocating cash for health, education and other initiatives. * "Business must step up and provide interim assistance in all of these cases and the government must move much more quickly than they are," CEO Chuck Robbins told Business Insider. * Click here for more BI Prime stories. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said Sunday that the tech giant is committing $225 million to fight COVID-19, the coronavirus disease, as it continues to spread. "Business must step up and provide interim assistance in all of these cases and the government must move much more quickly than they are," he told Business Insider via email. "This is not the time for partisan politics." Earlier on Sunday, the US Senate failed to agree on a coronavirus relief stimulus package valued at some $1.6 trillion, sending stock futures plunging. Cisco plans to offer $210 million worth of products, including access to its WebEx web conferencing and its networking gear to help governments with virtual response operations.  The company is also allocating cash to fund health care, education and other programs, and for grants and matching funds for nonprofit initiatives. Cisco is one of the major providers of networking gear and software used to run private data centers and the cloud. The $225 million commitment represents roughly 8% of Cisco's net income in its last fiscal quarter.  Robbins said it became clear that the crisis was going to be a significant issue for Cisco when the company required employees to work from home. The magnitude of the pandemic became clear when "the widespread outbreak began in the US." "I don't think any of us understood just how much this was going to impact all of us," Robbins said. "Early on, we had healthy debates about whether we were overreacting or not – for the right reasons.  However, looking back, our decisions were not an overreaction at all. We all have a role to play in helping ourselves, our families and our customers." The impact of the crisis clearly will have an impact beyond Silicon and the tech industry, he said. "My biggest worry is what will happen to the most vulnerable in our society," Robbins said.  "The homeless as well as those who cannot afford a minor financial shock are my biggest concerns." Got a tip about Cisco or another tech company? Contact this reporter via email at bpimentel@businessinsider.com, message him on Twitter @benpimentel or send him a secure message through Signal at (510) 731-8429. You can also contact Business Insider securely via SecureDrop. Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: What if humans tried landing on the sun
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More Americans could die from coronavirus than those killed in battle during Civil War, White House projection shows

* President Donald Trump and his leading health advisers dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic offered some grim statistics for Americans in the weeks ahead. * Statistical models showed that roughly 100,000 and 240,000 Americans could die from the disease — even if Americans observed the strict social distancing guidelines. * The forecasted figures are an alarming when put in context with other pandemics and wars. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. President Donald Trump and his leading health advisers dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic offered some grim statistics for Americans in the weeks ahead. Statistical models showed that roughly 100,000 and 240,000 Americans could die from the disease — even if Americans observed the strict social distancing guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to Trump's coronavirus team. Trump shifted his tone on Tuesday to reflect the new statistics. He previously described the novel coronavirus as seasonal influenza: "This is a flu. This is like a flu," Trump said in late February. "I want every American to be prepared for the hard days that lie ahead," Trump said during a press conference at the White House on Tuesday. "We're going to go through a very tough two weeks." Earlier worst-case scenario estimates predicted around 200,000 to 1.7 million deaths and between 160 million and 214 million infections in the US. As of Tuesday evening, there were over 184,343 cases and 3,796 deaths in the US. "We really believe we can do a lot better than that," Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus task force coordinator said during the briefing, adding that it was imperative for people to continue observing health guidelines despite a potential improvement in the near-term. Birx stressed that there was "no magic bullet, there's no magic vaccine or therapy" and that the proliferation of the disease depended on human behavior. The forecasted 100,000 and 240,000 deaths is an alarming number when put into context with other pandemics and wars. Here are some other CDC statistics on deaths in the US: * Accidental: 169,936 * Alzheimer's disease: 121,404 * Influenza and pneumonia: 55,672 Pandemics: * Spanish Flu in 1918-20: 675,000 * H2N2 in 1957-58: 116,000  US death resulting in direct battle: * Civil War: 215,000 * World War II: 291,557 * World War I: 53,402 * Vietnam: 47,434 * Korea: 33,739 Join the conversation about this story »
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Trump says National Guard will be activated in California, New York, and Washington state for coronavirus aid

ICYMI: * President Donald Trump announced that additional US National Guard forces will be activated in California, New York, and Washington to assist the hardest-hit states in responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. * The president also announced the government would provide resources like tens of thousands of masks, gowns, and ventilators in addition to installing medical stations in the states.  * The resources come after back-and-forth jabs from Trump and the governors in the states, whom he previously urged to try and source supplies independently before the administration would step in. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. President Donald Trump announced that the US National Guard had been activated in California, New York, and Washington as the federal government ramps up its response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Trump said in a Sunday evening press conference that federal authorities were prioritizing "states [that] have been hit the hardest." Though nearly 5,500 Air and Army National Guard troops were deployed in 32 states one day earlier, Trump said the Federal Emergency Management Agency would fund the additional National Guard units sent to the states as they provide additional manpower and resources to help state medical facilities address a rise in patients. The administration stressed that the deployment of guard members is not martial law.  The president also announced the government would provide resources like tens of thousands of masks, gowns, and ventilators in addition to installing medical stations in the states, with four going to New York with 1,000 hospital beds; eight medical stations to California with 2,000 beds; and 1,000 beds in Washington. Trump also said that The White House is considering releasing elderly and non-violent prisoners in order to stem the spread of disease.  The new wave of resources comes after back-and-forth jabs from Trump and the governors in the hard-hit states, as he previously urged them to try and source supplies independently before the administration would step in, which the states criticized as unfair.  "Respirators, ventilators, all of the equipment — try getting it yourselves," Trump told the governors during a phone call, The New York Times reported last week. "We will be backing you, but try getting it yourselves. Points of sales, much better, much more direct if you can get it yourself." As of Sunday evening, the US had 33,420 confirmed cases of the virus that had been found in all 50 states. Leaders around the world tightened restrictions to respond to the virus' progress over the weekend, when it was marked as infecting more than 331,000 and killing more than 14,000. Read more:  Prepare for US coronavirus case numbers to keep spiking — it's because we're finally testing Walmart just opened its first drive-thru coronavirus testing sites. Here's what they look like. New York's governor just warned that coronavirus closures could last for as long as 9 months, and up to 80% of the population might get the virus The UK has just 2 weeks to stop a coronavirus outbreak as bad as Italy's. Why time's running out.   Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: Extremists turned a frog meme into a hate symbol, but Hong Kong protesters revived it as an emblem of hope
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Idaho Governor Signs The Nation’s Most Anti-Transgender Measures Into Law

If a high school or college student athlete is believed to be trans and competing on a women’s team, the law allows a school to perform a physical examination of their genitals.
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Dana White: UFC 249 Will Happen Despite Challenges

UFC 249 might have lost half its main event, but UFC president Dana White said the show will happen on April 18.
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Ravens Sign DE Derek Wolfe To Contract After Losing Brockers

The Baltimore Ravens did not wait long after the Michael Brockers deal fell apart late last week to sign defensive end Derek Wolfe to a one-year deal, the team confirmed Monday.
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Zoom is under scrutiny from the New York Attorney General for its privacy practices (ZM)

* Zoom is under scrutiny by the New York Attorney General's office for its data privacy and security practices.  * The NY attorney general's office sent a letter to Zoom asking what new security measures the company has put in place, if any, to handle its huge surge in usage, according to the New York Times, and how it's handling the data privacy of children especially. * Zoom told Business Insider that it received the letter and that the company will be providing the attorney general's office with the requested information.  * Internet trolls have been infiltrating Zoom calls to share indecent images or other spam, a phenomenon called 'Zoombombing.'  * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Zoom is now under scrutiny by the New York Attorney General's office for its data privacy and security practices. On Monday, the NY attorney general's office sent a letter to Zoom asking what new security measures the company has put in place, if any, to handle its huge surge in usage, according to the New York Times.  Zoom confirmed to Business Insider that it recieved the letter and that the company will be providing the attorney general's office with the requested information.  "Zoom takes its users' privacy, security, and trust extremely seriously. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working around-the-clock to ensure that hospitals, universities, schools, and other businesses across the world can stay connected and operational. We appreciate the New York Attorney General's engagement on these issues and are happy to provide her with the requested information," the company said in a statement. Zoom has seen a tremendous surge in usage due to everyone being forced to stay at home and attend work or school remotely. It's also become popular as a tool for socializing. That's forced the company to address data privacy and security concerns that weren't as in-focus before, when it was primarily used in the workplace.  The letter referred to Zoom as "an essential and valuable communications platform" but highlighted several concerns about its privacy and security settings. That includes concerns about hackers or other malicious third parties that could gain access to users webcams, the letter says, according to the report.  "While Zoom has remediated specific reported security vulnerabilities, we would like to understand whether Zoom has undertaken a broader review of its security practices," the letter says, according to the report. The NY attorney general is also concerned about the data privacy of children using the app. The office has asked Zoom to send a copy of its privacy policy for obtaining and verifying consent in primary and secondary schools, and a description of third parties who received data related to children. Recently, internet trolls have been infiltrating Zoom calls to share indecent images or other spam, a phenomenon called "Zoombombing." That's especially worrisome as many schools — K-12 and colleges — now use Zoom for online learning.   Zoom has addressed the issue and shown people how to prevent that from happening in a blog post.  Got a tip? Contact this reporter via email at pzaveri@businessinsider.com or Signal at 925-364-4258. (PR pitches by email only, please.) You can also contact Business Insider securely via SecureDrop. Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: Most maps of Louisiana aren't entirely right. Here's what the state really looks like.
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Steve Forbes On The Promising Breakthroughs For Covid-19 Treatments. And President Cuomo? | What’s Ahead

What’s Ahead has changed to meet the needs of these fast-changing times. This video gives a quick, incisive overview of the coronavirus war, the upcoming bailout battle in Washington and the threat Governor Cuomo poses to Joe Biden.
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Strange Times, But Notre Dame Knows Recruiting Never Stops

Apparently, if the NFL can still throw around its non-guaranteed funny money in free agency, college football can proceed with recruiting as usual, national emergency or not.
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Why You Might ‘Catch’ Your Next Cab In Paso Robles

It almost goes without saying that most winemakers have a pretty great origin story, but few can top that of the Daou brothers, makers of high-end Cabernets in California’s Paso Robles wine region.
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NHL Launches “Greatest Moments” Bracket To Keep Fans Engaged While 2019-20 Season Is On Pause

Fans may not be getting live NHL hockey games, but the league's production team is hard at work on interactive content to keep fans entertained during the coronavirus pause. On Monday, their Greatest Moments bracket will launch for fan voting on Twitter and Instagram Stories.
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Dylan Jacob Built A Better Beer Cozy Into A $36 Million Business

That old saw about building a better mousetrap surely applies to Dylan Jacob, founder and “chief drinking officer” of BruMate, whose mousetrap turned out to be a container that keeps your beer or wine at the perfect temperature while you’re on the go.
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COVID-19 Exposes Opponents Of ‘Fracking’ For Oil And Natural Gas

The question: why did so many presidential candidates (two still are) propose energy policies that were: (1) a direct threat to U. S. national security, (2) morally unjust, (3) counter to climate change goals, (4) sure to raise energy prices and (5) designed to put millions of people out of work?
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Rising To Thailand’s Covid-19 Challenge

As the virus spreads, one doctor is raising an army of volunteers to prepare the health infrastructure for the battle of a lifetime.
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Healthy Ways To Eat And Drink During Coronavirus Quarantine

How to stay slim during self-isolation.
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Photos show how Trump and the White House coronavirus task force started taking their own social distancing advice at press conferences

ICYMI: * President Donald Trump has been sending mixed messages about the severity of the novel coronavirus since the outbreak began. * While he has urged Americans to maintain "social distancing," the president and his coronavirus task force have been seen shaking hands, touching their faces, and gathering in crowds. * But as US cases surge over 13,000, the president seems to be taking his own advice. * At Thursday's press conference, there were far fewer people on stage. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. From the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, the CDC has been issuing guidelines on the importance of avoiding close contact with others and frequently washing hands. On Monday, President Donald Trump advised Americans to maintain "social distancing" by avoiding gatherings of 10 people or more. But during his COVID-19 press conferences, he and other officials haven't always followed their own advice. The president and his coronavirus task force team have gathered in large groups, shaken hands, and been spotted touching their faces. Over time, the White House has limited the number of reporters allowed in the briefing room and is taking temperatures of people present, but there are still a large number of people in the room. When asked whether they would limit the number of people at the press conferences going forward, White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham told Business Insider, "We have limited them." These photos show what White House press conferences have looked like from February to present, as the novel coronavirus has infected more than 13,000 people and killed 176 in the US, and the CDC guidelines have gotten stricter and stricter. SEE ALSO: Trump, who previously called alarm over the coronavirus 'a hoax' and compared it to the flu, now says he's 'always viewed it as very serious' DON'T MISS: A comprehensive timeline of the new coronavirus pandemic, from China's first COVID-19 case to the present On February 26, Trump held a crowded press conference to discuss the novel coronavirus and to announce that Vice President Mike Pence would lead his administration's efforts against the disease.     Trump encouraged Americans to treat the coronavirus like the flu, said he had ordered "a lot" of masks to combat the virus, and that the US was "really prepared" to halt the spread. Sources: CNN, Business Insider Pence was captured touching his face — one of the main things the CDC recommends avoiding to prevent the spread of the virus, in addition to washing your hands and staying inside. Source: Business Insider Two days later, Trump held another closely packed White House press conference. The same day, he attended the Conservative Political Action Conference, where he was seen shaking hands with multiple people. A person who attended CPAC later tested positive for the virus. Source: Business Insider On March 2, as cases continued to rise and spread throughout multiple states, Pence held another crowded press conference. Source: White House By March 5, the coronavirus had infected more than 95,000 people and killed 3,000 worldwide. By this point it had been known for weeks that the virus could spread from person-to-person contact. Sources: Business Insider, WHO On March 9, 10 other people stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Trump and Pence as they addressed the media on the coronavirus spread. That same day, Trump downplayed the virus by blaming Democrats and saying the flu was more dangerous. Sources: Business Insider, Twitter   On March 13, Trump held a press conference with 18 people packed closely behind him. Source: Business Insider You can see the full crowd in this wide shot from official White House photographer Tia Dufour. During that same press conference, Trump shook hands with multiple people, including the president of Walgreens ... ... and the executive vice President of CVS .... ... and the president and CEO of Walmart. On the morning of March 14, Trump tweeted "SOCIAL DISTANCING", then held another crowded press conference. The White House started taking people's temperatures before they met with Trump or Pence on this day, including reporters'. Sources: Business Insider, Twitter   On March 15, two days after Trump declared the virus a national emergency, the CDC recommended limiting gatherings to 50 or less people. At least 14 people stood behind Trump in front of a crowd of reporters in the White House briefing room. Sources: Business Insider, Business Insider On March 16, the Trump administration recommended Americans avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, and the White House cut the number of reporter seats in the briefing room in half. But there were still more than 10 people gathered in the room. Sources: Business Insider, New York Post By March 18, the conferences seemed to become more "socially distant" as fewer people took the stage. During Thursday's briefing, it seemed like the president had finally started taking his own advice. Reporters were sat in every other seat, and Trump had a buffer of space around him. This time, only four people took the stage with Trump.
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2 regions of Italy took different approaches to fighting the coronavirus. Their results show that widespread testing and early social distancing really work.

ICYMI: * Italy has become a new epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, with over 41,000 cases and 3,400 deaths. * Two northern regions, Lombardy and Veneto, reported the country's first cases on February 21.  * However, their responses differed: Veneto issued multiple rounds of testing for residents, even those without symptoms, and isolated patients that tested positive. Lombardy lagged in testing those who were asymptomatic. * Nearly a month later, Lombardy has reported far more cases than Veneto — indicating that aggressive testing and isolation can be an effective response. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. When two regions in northern Italy realized the new coronavirus had been spreading undetected through their communities in February, their governments had to decide how much to limit residents' mobility and how to use limited resources to treat sick people. The regions — Lombardy and Veneto — are provinces in northern Italy that hold Milan and Venice, respectively.  The two took different tacks: Veneto imposed travel restrictions early and started testing all residents that had come into contact with the coronavirus patients, even if they weren't showing symptoms. Lombardy, however, only tested residents that showed symptoms and had difficulty enforcing a lockdown in the region.  Nearly a month later, data reveals that these approaches resulted in different outcomes: Veneto has seen a slower rate of increase in new cases and deaths than Lombardy. The data suggests that more aggressive testing and restrictive travel rules can slow the pandemic, which is what the World Health Organization has been calling for. "Our key message is: test, test, test," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO's director-general, said at a press briefing on Monday. Italy is the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic As the number of new coronavirus patients reported in China have slowed, they have grown quickly in Italy. Italy is now the epicenter of the pandemic — over 41,000 Italians have tested positive, and 3,400 have died.  Two cases were detected in Veneto and 14 in Lombardo on February 21. It's not yet known how the virus first entered the northern regions. In response, the regions began implementing lockdowns on February 23. The restrictions applied to 10 towns in Lombardy and one in Veneto, affecting approximately 50,000 people. Trucks were able to still get in and out with essential supplies, but police roadblocks kept residents inside the lockdown zones. Still, cases grew exponentially. Within a week, nearly 900 people had tested positive for the disease and 21 had died in Italy. A few weeks later, on March 8, the Italian prime minister announced that all 60 million residents would be put under lockdown. Veneto's response Italy's first coronavirus death came in the town of Vo Euganeo, in Veneto, on February 21. In response, the town tested approximately 3,300 residents in late February, according to The Financial Times. The city also did multiple rounds of testing, which allowed for the discovery of more cases. The virus' incubation period is about five days on average, though in outlier patients, the period can last longer than two weeks. The tests in Veneto found that people without symptoms accounted for more than half of all the positive cases, Reuters reported.  Veneto quickly imposed a strict quarantine on all people who tested positive, even those that were asymptomatic. Towns also went into lockdown: Stores and schools closed, while sports games and church services were postponed or canceled. Almost a month later, the rate of coronavirus case growth in Veneto has slowed. The region reported 2,704 total cases on Tuesday.  However, cases are rising elsewhere in the country. Both Lombardy and another nearby northern region, Emilia Romagna, have reported far more cases than Veneto.  The coronavirus in the Lombardy region Lombardy has been most affected by the coronavirus — more than 16,200 cases and 1,200 deaths had been reported there as of Tuesday. That's a steep rise from the original 14 reported on February 21, and a vast difference from Veneto's count. (The fact that Lombardy initially reported more cases than Veneto, however, suggests its outbreak could have been larger and farther along to begin with.) When Lombardy went into lockdown on February 23, the New York Times reported, non-essential stores were closed, residents were told to stay in place, and police were brought in to enforce the shut down. But checkpoints between locked-down towns and free towns nearby were porous, and residents continued to shop and dine out. Maurizio Pedrinazzi, a 60-year-old street cleaner in the town of Secugnago in the Lombardy region, told the Times that despite the quarantine, people in locked-down towns often stopped into the nearby village bars for drinks. "They know the country roads, the shortcuts," Pedrinazzi told the Times. "They all come here." According to Wired, Lombardy governor Attilio Fontana told the regional parliament that the coronavirus was "just a little more than normal flu" on February 25. The following day, the region relaxed the restrictions on bars and restaurants. But on March 1, the region put its lockdown back into place as more residents fell sick. One of Fontana's aides was infected, and Fontana went into isolation. By March, when Italy's full nation-wide lockdown was issued, experts believe that it may have been too late — the virus had already been widely spread by carriers who may have been asymptomatic. Lombardy's hospitals became overloaded: Over the past three weeks, 1,135 people have required intensive care in the region, but it only has 800 intensive care beds, according to Reuters. Italy also has one of the world's oldest populations, with 60% of residents over age 40 and 23% over 65. Coronavirus death rates are highest among older patients. Lower rates of new cases in Veneto compared to Lombardy Veneto's success in decreasing the rate of growth of the coronavirus outbreak there within a month suggests that aggressive testing and increased social distancing measures work. These findings could inform policy-making and decisions in other countries, including the UK and the US. Leaders in both places have faced criticism for not making testing widely available early enough. Without testing large swaths of the population who could be asymptomatic carriers, the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with preexisting conditions, are more at risk. In the US, according to the COVID Tracking Project, a test-tracking resource from two journalists at The Atlantic and the founder of a medical-data startup, about 100,000 tests have been run — a giant increase from Monday, when only about 40,000 had been conducted.   * Read more: * The coronavirus death rate is roughly 3.4%, but that doesn't tell the full story. Here's everything we know so far about how deadly COVID-19 really is. * One chart explains why Disneyland, Broadway, and sports arenas are all going dark to stop the coronavirus epidemic * Countries that are on lockdown because of coronavirus * Multiple experts say up to 70% of Americans could be infected with the coronavirus and 1 million could die if no treatment is found — so people over 60 should 'stay home unless it's critical' Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: Pathologists debunk 13 myths about the coronavirus, including why masks won't help
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Now, More Than Ever, Businesses Need To Engage With Employees

The coronavirus pandemic is likely to lead to a lot of changes to the way business is conducted. Not least regarding organizations' dealings with employees.
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Medical Device Entrepreneur Designs Emergency Ventilator, At $10,000 Price Point, To Battle Coronavirus

A medical-device entrepreneur has a slimmed-down design for a $10,000 ventilator that he hopes to mass produce to fight COVID-19, pending FDA approval.
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An ER Doctor Describes What It's Like to Treat Covid-19

The novel coronavirus is hitting emergency rooms in the US—hard. Cedric Dark, a physician at the Baylor College of Medicine, recounts the struggle.
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The Coronavirus Will Cost U.S. Sports Leagues At Least $5 Billion

With play suspended until at least May, empty stadiums and no games to broadcast mean huge losses from ticket sales, concessions, sponsorships and TV rights fees. If play doesn't return, the cost to major U.S. sports leagues could reach upwards of $10 billion.
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Bolstering Academic Support & Student Employment During COVID-19

Amidst all the change with COVID-19, it’s important to consider the detrimental effect this type of harsh transition could have on student success, along with mental health, particularly those in the highest-risk cohort.
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Tonal, the $3,000 at-home workout machine that's like a Peloton for strength training, has seen its sales triple in the last week as the coronavirus keeps people indoors to prevent its spread

ICYMI: * Tonal is a San Francisco-based fitness company offering a $3,000 at-home machine that's like a Peloton for strength training. * The company's sales have tripled just in the past week as people are told to remain indoors as much as possible in an effort to stifle the spread of the coronavirus disease. * People across the country and in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the company is based, have steadily migrated to working from home over the past few weeks in an effort to contain the virus. * On Tuesday, a three-week "shelter in place" order went into effect in the San Francisco Bay Area directing residents to remain indoors as much as possible and requiring businesses such as gyms and fitness studios to close. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. As COVID-19, the coronavirus disease, continues to spread, people across the world are being advised and directed to remain indoors as much as possible. For many, that means not going to a gym to work out. And some people are turning to fitness companies with at-home workout systems to fill the void. A company spokesperson for Tonal, the $3,000 at-home workout system that's like a Peloton for strength training, told Business Insider that the San Francisco-based company's sales have tripled just in the last week. Sales have been strong nationwide, but California is consistently one of the company's strongest markets, the company says — and that there's also been a "significant uptick" in traffic, sales, and engagement in the past few weeks. The digitally-connected machine uses electromagnetism to create resistance and mounts to your wall for a personalized workout with over 200 exercises, like deadlifts, bicep curls, and overhead presses, and on-demand coaching. It looks a lot like a flat-screen TV with two handlebars protruding from its sides. When Business Insider tried it in late 2019, we found the system to be effective, albeit way out of the budget for many — the $3,000 price tag isn't cheap. The company has closed its retail showrooms and San Francisco headquarters as the San Francisco Bay Area enters a three-week "shelter in place." The order directs residents to remain indoors as much as possible, and gyms and fitness studios are among the businesses told to close. Tonal is hosting live, one-on-one demos and chat sessions for interested customers. It's also waiving the standard $250 delivery and installation fee in light of the current situation, according to an email sent out to customers. New customers can use the coupon code "WOFH" (work out from home) at checkout. SEE ALSO: Silicon Valley healthcare startup Carbon Health is offering coronavirus testing at its 9 San Francisco Bay Area clinics Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: Watch Elon Musk unveil his latest plan for conquering Mars
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Signs you might have the coronavirus if you have very few symptoms

* Minor symptoms of COVID-19 include loss of smell and taste, stomach aches, body aches, and nausea. * The COVID-19 virus may progress through the body differently depending on the strength of a person's immune system, which may explain why there's such a wide variety and severity of symptoms. * Symptoms not associated with COVID-19 include pain in a specific limb and skin lesions, or boils. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Coronavirus has a variety of common symptoms, including a dry cough, fever, and, especially in moderate to severe cases, shortness of breath. But doctors who have treated COVID-19 patients have seen a slew of other symptoms that haven't typically been associated with other coronavirus infections. "Additional symptoms people experience include loss of smell and taste, stomach aches, body aches, and nausea," said Dr. Edo Paz, the vice president of medical at telemedicine company K Health.  Gastrointestinal problems, including nausea, diarrhea, and even vomiting, are somewhat prevalent in COVID-19 patients. Dr. David Hirschwerk, an infectious disease specialist at Northwell Health, New York's largest healthcare provider, said that from what he's seen "10 percent of patients have gastrointestinal symptoms." What physicians don't understand, however, is why there is such a broad range of symptoms — and outcomes — of COVID-19. "The medical community doesn't know yet why the coronavirus affects people differently, and some more intensely than others," Paz said. But Dr. Rishi Desai, Chief Medical Officer at Osmosis, believes the symptoms and outcomes may directly correlate to how coronavirus moves through each infected person's body.  "Each person has a unique immune system, and as a result, some people will react very aggressively to COVID-19, and others won't," Desai said. "Symptoms generally correspond to where the virus is located in the body." How the COVID-19 virus moves through the human body Desai said the virus first hits the nose and back of the throat, causing common cold-like symptoms, including congestion, runny nose, and sore threat. That's also when patients will lose their senses of smell and taste.  Next, Desai said, the virus moves to the lungs, possibly causing shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pain. It could then move to the bloodstream, where fever, nights sweats, malaise, and fatigue could result. "That means that some folks may only get symptoms localized to one region whereas others may get a mixture of symptoms across all of the regions," Desai said. Just as concerning, many COVID-19 symptoms can be associated with other ailments, making the illness harder to pin down.  Symptoms not associated with COVID-19 According to Desai, there are some symptoms that so far haven't been tied to COVID-19. "COVID-19 doesn't cause focal symptoms affecting the limbs (e.g. left leg pain), doesn't cause focal skin lesions or rashes (e.g. a boil), and doesn't cause chronic symptoms meaning ones that last for months and months," Desai said. Unfortunately, no one can predict how coronavirus will affect them. And that makes prevention all the more important. But experts don't have a silver bullet to guarantee protection. At this point, people just need to practice good hygiene and social distancing. "Wash your hands frequently using soap and water," said Paz. "And don't touch your face if possible!" Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: What's inside these 8 unique creatures
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Verizon Launches an Entertainment Series to Help Small Businesses Struggling Amid the Coronavirus

The wireless carrier wants to encourage Americans to support small businesses--and it has tapped Dave Matthews to help.
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BTS To Reschedule North American ‘Map Of The Soul’ Tour Dates Due To Coronavirus

The North American leg of BTS’s 2020 'Map of the Soul' world tour will be rescheduled, the act announced shortly after the U.S. became the world's leader in reported COVID-19 cases.
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New U.S. Unemployment Growth Presents Special Problems For Foreign Workers

There is little doubt that the outbreak of the coronavirus is having a devastating impact on the U. S. economy, and in turn on the hiring of foreign workers coming to the United States.
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Fanatics, MLB Partner To Make Medical Gowns And Masks To Support Coronavirus Healthcare Workers

Fanatics, in partnership with MLB, has converted their entire manufacturing plant from making baseball jerseys to gowns and masks to support healthcare and emergency medical personnel during the coronavirus crisis. Here's the details
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Amazon is reportedly keeping a New Jersey warehouse open for business after an employee tests positive for COVID-19 (AMZN)

* Amazon is keeping a warehouse in Edison, New Jersey, open after a worker tested positive for COVID-19, first reported by Buzzfeed and confirmed to Business Insider. * Workers in at least 11 Amazon warehouses across the US and Europe have tested positive for the virus. * Amazon has faced pressure from employees and labor groups who say the company isn't doing enough to protect employees, with workers in Italy striking to protest its response. * "We are following guidelines from local officials and are taking extreme measures to ensure the safety of employees at our site," an Amazon spokesperson told Business Insider. * Amazon has resisted calls to close facilities, saying it will hire an additional 100,000 workers as it tries to balance the safety of its employees against skyrocketing demand for its services. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. An Amazon warehouse in Edison, New Jersey, remains open after an employee there tested positive for COVID-19, as first reported by Buzzfeed and confirmed to Business Insider. The employee had last reported to work on March 19, a spokesperson told Business Insider. The spokesperson also noted that Amazon is taking measures to reduce the risk of infection at the facility and has told anyone in close contact with the employee to self-quarantine for 14 days with pay. "We are supporting the individual who is recovering. We are following guidelines from local officials and are taking extreme measures to ensure the safety of employees at our site," an Amazon spokesperson told Business Insider in an emailed statement. This is at least the eleventh Amazon warehouse with a confirmed case of COVID-19. Seven cases have been reported across the US at facilities in New York, Kentucky, Florida, Texas, Michigan, Connecticut, and Oklahoma. Another three facilities across Spain and Italy have confirmed cases. Amazon has faced criticism from employees as well as labor groups who say the company isn't doing enough to protect workers. At least two thousand Amazon employees globally have signed a petition asking for expanded paid sick leave, childcare benefits, hazard pay, halting of penalties for not meeting productivity quotas, and temporary closures for facilities where workers test positive. Last week, at a facility in Queens, New York, employees said they were expected to come into work after a co-worker had tested positive for the virus, which Amazon denied, according to The Atlantic. In Europe, Amazon has refused to close warehouses with COVID-19 cases, prompting workers to strike in protest of the company's response. Amazon has implemented additional cleaning and social distancing measures, the spokesperson said. However, critics have argued that the company has done far less to protect warehouse workers compared with its white-collar office employees, whom it has instructed to work remotely. Amazon has been simultaneously trying to balance the safety of workers with increased demand for its services as coronavirus lockdowns worldwide fuel a surge in online shopping. The company has said it will hire as many as 100,000 workers in an attempt to keep up with that demand. Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: People are still debating the pink or grey sneaker, 2 years after it went viral. Here's the real color explained.
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Three Members Of BTS Have Now Scored Top 10 Hits On The Sales Chart

J-Hope, Suga and now V have all appeared inside the top 10 with solo singles.
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Asian countries risk new waves of coronavirus infections when they lift lockdowns. The same could happen in the rest of the world.

* Wuhan, China is set to end its historic lockdown on April 8, but experts think the area could see a second wave of coronavirus cases after restrictions lift. * Travelers are bringing the virus back into Asian countries that have controlled domestic spread, leading to new restrictions in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan. * To control new waves of infections, countries and cities may need to impose more lockdowns in the future. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The two-month coronavirus lockdown in Wuhan, China is set to end on April 8, but the city could see yet another devastating wave of infections after that. Italy has imposed similar measures — its outbreak is now the largest outside China, and its death toll is far higher than China's. Other countries have followed suit, too.  Since Wuhan's historic shutdown began on January 23, China has seen a sharp drop-off in its rate of new cases. The country reported no new local infections for the first time on March 19. On Wednesday, it began allowing residents of the Hubei province —  outside the region's capital city of Wuhan — to start leaving if deemed risk-free. Elsewhere in China, classes are resuming and businesses are reopening. But some experts fear that lifting those restrictions could start the whole process over again. Lockdowns merely delay the outbreak's peak by about three months, Dr. Ben Cowling, an epidemiologist at the University of Hong Kong who researches influenza transmission and control measures, told Business Insider. "What happened in Wuhan and now what's happened in north Italy is not the peak of an epidemic. That's about a month away from the peak," he said. "They are still facing now, most likely, a second wave in one to two months' time. So are they going to shut down again?" Travelers and asymptomatic people spread new waves of infection There are two main ways the virus can make a resurgence as residents emerge from their homes, return to work, take their children to school, and go shopping. First, a small number of residents who were under lockdown could still have the virus when restrictions lift but not know they're sick. Those people could then spread it, starting a new wave of infections. Second, international travelers could bring the virus back into the country. The latter already seems to have led to a surge of new infections in Hong Kong. Hong Kong's outbreak consisted of just 100 cases at the beginning of March; the city had implemented widespread social distancing, work-from-home rules, public-information campaigns, and high-tech case mapping. On March 2, civil servants went back to their offices. Two weeks later, the city reported a jump to 160 COVID-19 cases. Then last week, as residents who had been abroad began returning home, Hong Kong's cases more than doubled. As of March 25, it has reported 410 cases of the new coronavirus.  "This is a pattern playing out across parts of Asia ⁠— mainland China, Singapore, Taiwan ⁠— that were among the first to tackle the outbreak," CNN analyst James Griffith wrote Monday. "All are now introducing new restrictions as a sudden wave of renewed cases begins to crest." Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the city has already weathered its first two waves of the virus. "The first wave was the worries of transmissions from mainland (China), so we have put in a lot of measures," Lam said Saturday, according to CNN. "The second wave was the local transmissions, with those clusters arising from dinners and other things. Now we are facing the third wave." Hong Kong's newest restriction, announced Monday, is that non-residents are not allowed to enter the territory. The city also sent civil servants back home and implemented testing requirements for anyone entering the city. Lam also requested that bars and restaurants stop selling alcohol. Singapore and Taiwan announced their own new restrictions to curb imported cases over the weekend. New waves could lead to multiple shutdowns Almost all new coronavirus cases in mainland China are now coming from people traveling from abroad, including Chinese students returning home. "Those [cases] are now seeding the second wave," Cowling said. "They need to decide whether to do another shutdown." Preventing the importation of new cases will be key to containing the next wave. A study published in the journal Science found that travel restrictions can be effective once a country or territory has controlled the virus' spread within its own communities. "Chinese provinces and other countries that have successfully halted internal transmission of COVID-19 need to consider carefully how they will manage reinstating travel and mobility to avoid the reintroduction and spread of the disease in their populations," Moritz Kraemer, a lead author on the study, said in a statement. Chinese scientists and health experts have downplayed the threat of another domestic wave of coronavirus infections, however. "For me, a second outbreak (of coronavirus), a domestic outbreak in China, wouldn't be a great concern," Cao Wei, deputy director of the Department of Infectious Diseases at the Peking Union Medical College Hospital, told Reuters on March 18. But experts have pointed out that the 1918 flu pandemic killed more than 50 million people in three waves. The second was the deadliest.  Once COVID-19 cases begin to rise again in any area, authorities would most likely have to mandate social distancing again — a second lockdown. "What happened in Wuhan could happen repeatedly to a city," Cowling said. Holly Secon and Bill Bostock contributed reporting. Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: Can the US actually implement a nationwide lockdown?
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Tech-Toy Startup, Hitting Coronavirus Snags, Adjusts Focus

Like many small businesses touched in some way by the coronavirus pandemic, tech-toy startup Thinker-Tinker has had to adjust. It shifted focus after Chinese factories shut down and officials in Texas canceled the South by Southwest gathering.
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Manhattan Real Estate Market Hits Historic Lows Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

The number of signed contracts fell to the lowest number since the week of Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
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BTS Member V Scores The Second-Highest-Charting Song Among Solo Korean Musicians On The Sales Chart

BTS member V almost scored a No. 1 on this week’s Digital Song Sales chart, the Billboard tally that ranks the bestselling tracks in the U. S. every frame.
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Use TV To Build Your Brand Now, Reap Rewards Later

Back in the day when I first started working in television advertising, there was the now quaint notion that brand building was something that advertisers should actively be engaged in, that they should be looking to increase the long term value of their brand rather than just win some short term...
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Trump says he wants to lift coronavirus lockdown by Easter because it's a 'beautiful time.' Dr. Fauci says the deadline needs to be 'flexible.'

* President Donald Trump has been touting an Easter deadline to lift coronavirus-related restrictions around the country.  * During a White House press briefing on Tuesday night, Trump said that he hoped to see people back at work by the holiday, which falls on Sunday, April 12.  * "I just thought it was a beautiful time ... a beautiful timeline. It's a beautiful day," Trump said of why he suggested lifting restrictions by Easter.  * But experts, including members of Trump's own coronavirus task force, have suggested that a broad lockdown may still require several weeks.  * Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spoke soon after Trump at the briefing, stressing that the timeline was "really very flexible."  * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. President Donald Trump is pushing to lift coronavirus-related restrictions around the country by Easter, reasoning that the holiday "is a beautiful day."  Trump first touted the tentative deadline earlier on Tuesday during a Fox News town hall event. Easter falls on Sunday, April 12 this year.  "I'd love to have it open by Easter," he said. "I would love to have that. It's such an important day for other reasons, but I'll make it an important day for this too. I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter." In another interview with Fox News later Tuesday afternoon, Trump said he came up with the "Easter is a very special day for me." "Wouldn't it be great to have all the churches full?" Trump added. "You'll have packed churches all over our country. I think it'll be a beautiful time." During a White House press briefing on Tuesday night, Trump doubled down on his Easter timeline, saying that he hoped to see people return to their routines within 19 days.  "We're looking at a timeline, we're discussing it," Trump said. "We had a very good meeting today." Trump suggested that the deadline was not concrete, saying: "We're going to look at it, we'll only do it if it's good, and maybe we do sections of the country, large sections of the country." He added that he had been "in touch" with Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, both members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, about the timeline.  "Who suggested Easter?" Kaitlan Collins, CNN's White House correspondent, asked Trump in response.  "I just thought it was a beautiful time ... a beautiful timeline. It's a beautiful day," he responded.   "So that wasn't based on any of the data?" Collins replied. "It was based on a certain level of weeks from the time we started," Trump asserted. "And we were thinking in terms of sooner. I'd love to see it come even sooner. But I just think it'll be a beautiful timeline." Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spoke soon after Trump, stressing that the timeline was "really very flexible."  "You can look at a date but you've got to be very flexible and on a literally day-by-day and week-by-week basis. You need to evaluate the feasibility of what you're trying to do," he said.  Fauci said that individual states may need to be assessed and hard-hit cities like New York City may require a longer lockdown period.  "Obviously, no one is going to want to tone down things when you see what's going on in a place like New York City. That's just good public health practice and common sense," he said.  "I think people might get the misinterpretation [that we're] just going to lift everything up. ... That's not going to happen. It's going to be looking at the data," he added.  Trump has put forward a 15-day plan to slow the spread of coronavirus, which has already infected over 53,000 people and killed over 680 as of Tuesday night. The 15-day plan calls on Americans to listen to state and local authorities, work from home when possible, avoid travel, and practice good hygiene.  But public health experts have warned that in order to slow the rate of infection in the US, these measures will need to be in place for several more weeks, at minimum.  Elaine Morrato, a visiting scientist at the FDA and dean of public health at Loyola University Chicago, told Business Insider's Aria Bendix that "longer periods of time" are needed to curb the outbreak.  "Fifteen days of aggressive social distancing is necessary, but will not be sufficient," she said. "The evidence from other nations is clear: Longer periods of time will be needed to reverse the tide."  Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: Pathologists debunk 13 myths about the coronavirus, including why masks won't help
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What Is Essential Business In A COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place Order?

Nearly half of the country is under shelter-in-place orders, as of this writing. The orders allow people to go to work in essential sectors of the economy, but what is essential? It’s complicated.
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Here's How Apple Plans to Reopen Stores in April

The companies "staggered" approach to reopening could be a model for other retailers looking to return to business,
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Byron Allen Loses Racial Discrimination Supreme Court Case

The United States Supreme Court today ruled in a unanimous decision that Byron Allen and his company Entertainment Studios Network (ESN) bore the burden of showing that race was the “but-for” cause of injury in the racial discrimination case brought against Comcast.
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Airbnb hosts are furious that the company is sticking them with the cost of letting guests cancel due to the coronavirus crisis

* Property managers who list accommodations on Airbnb are upset that the company overrode their policies in response to the coronavirus epidemic and allowed travelers to cancel their reservations and get full refunds. * They're unhappy they're having to bear the vast majority of the cost of the refunds, even though they didn't have a say in the decision. * Many say their business have been hit hard by the change Airbnb made; some say they can only last a few months without the money they make from Airbnb, because it represents the bulk of their income. * For many property managers, the money they make from the service goes to pay mortgages, utility bills, maintenance. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Airbnb likely pleased lots of travelers when it announced earlier this month that it would allow customers to cancel reservations anywhere around the globe for the time being due to the coronavirus pandemic and get a full refund.  But in making that guest-friendly move, it infuriated plenty of property managers who offer accommodations through its service. Hosts told Business Insider their bookings have been almost entirely wiped out following the change, as travelers have cancelled reservations en masse. Many of the property managers are entrepreneurs or small business owners for whom their Airbnb rentals are their main source of income. With the move, they charge, they're having to pay the price of a policy they had no part in deciding; indeed Airbnb's change to its cancellation policy overrode their own cancellation policies, many of which were much stricter. "This is a free travel insurance policy at our cost," said Evan Lohr, who manages three Airbnb properties in Santa Cruz, California. "It's much harder for us. It's not really equitable." An Airbnb representative declined to offer an on-record statement. Last week, in an open letter to its hosts, Airbnb's founders said the company was working "day and night" to come up with a plan to help them. "The last few days have been incredibly challenging and confusing for everyone," the founders said. "We are going to get through this crisis as partners," they continued, "our success is dependent on the success of you, our hosts." Airbnb overrode hosts' cancellation policies Airbnb acts as a kind of eBay for travel accommodations, pairing travelers with property managers offering apartments, houses, and other places to stay in particular areas. The company typically allows hosts to set their own prices and terms, including those covering cancellations. But Airbnb's own terms include an "extenuating circumstances" clause that allows guests to cancel in certain situations — even when hosts' policies otherwise wouldn't allow it. Initially, the company allowed property managers to decide how to handle cancellations due to the coronavirus outbreak. As the pandemic spread around the world, though, Airbnb repeatedly modified its extenuating circumstances policy, giving guests increasing latitude to cancel their reservations. A little more than a week ago, it announced that it would allow all guests to cancel reservations if they were made on or before March 14 and were for bookings that were set to begin on or before April 14. The company was under pressure to make some kind of move to accommodate travelers. Even before the disease was officially declared a pandemic, many people were feeling that it was unwise or unsafe to travel. Since the pandemic declaration, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has urged Americans to limit their social interactions to prevent the further spread of the disease, and a growing number of states have ordered their residents to stay at home. The hosts who spoke with Business Insider understood the seriousness of the outbreak and the reasons why travelers were cancelling. Indeed, many of them had already started offering full refunds to guests who cancelled, despite their strict cancellation policies. But they were unhappy that Airbnb hadn't talked with them about how to handle the crisis, and that it essentially acted unilaterally. "Basically, they just cut our hands off," said Alba Jones, who manages Airbnb properties in Berkeley, Richmond, and El Cerrito, California, and another in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. "We had no say in the matter." Hosts are taking a big hit from cancellations Airbnb takes about 12% of the amount that guests pay in the form of commissions and service fees. When guests cancel, the company is refunding those fees to them. But that means that about 88% of the money that's returned to travelers is coming out of property managers' pockets. Many property managers have policies that only offer guests a partial refund if they cancel anytime after the first few days after they make a reservation. Given that Airbnb overrode those policies, many feel the company ought to absorb more of the cost of refunding the money to guests — or pass along some of those costs to guests. "They just left hosts completely out to dry," said Linda Misner, who rents out a house in Tampa, Fla., on Airbnb. "There should have been some compensation for hosts that lost all this business." Airbnb reportedly has some $3 billion in the bank. But given the sheer amount of bookings made through its service, and the fact that most of the revenue from them goes to hosts, its business model means it can't really afford to reimburse hosts for any sizable portion of their lost revenue without being in danger of running out of money itself in a matter of months. So the company is passing that cost along to hosts. And Misner and other property managers say the hit they've taken since Airbnb made its cancellation policy change has been huge. Lohr, who gets most of his income from Airbnb rentals, said the three properties he manages were booked through March and most of April. Most of those bookings are gone now, with many guests waiting until the last minute to cancel. Many of those cancellations happened before California announced a statewide shelter-in-place order late last week. Before the outbreak, the house listed by Misner was booked for much of the following two months, she said. In recent weeks, there have been no new bookings and nearly all of her existing reservations have cancelled following Airbnb's policy change. Meanwhile, Keith Dorsey, who gets about 80% 0f his income from managing a handful of Airbnb properties in Atlanta with his wife, said he's lost track of the number of cancellations he's received since Airbnb changed its policy. "To maintain my sanity, I stopped counting," Dorsey said. "It was too much." Mortgages aren't discretionary What's worrisome to the property managers is that while their properties are no longer generating revenue, they still have ongoing expenses — mortgages or rent payments, utilities, cleaning costs, and maintenance. Travel is frequently a discretionary expense made with disposable income, they argue, and airlines, hotels, and other travel companies typically don't give full refunds for last-minute cancellations. By contrast, the money the hosts make off guests' discretionary income goes to pay bills that are anything but optional, they say. "My mortgage payment is not discretionary," said Victoria Kay, who rents out a room and the basement of her Knoxville, Tenn., house on Airbnb. Some said they could only last a few months without their Airbnb income. Dorsey's taken advantage of programs that have allowed him to push back his car payment and the payment of another loan. He also has some savings he can tap into. Even so, 90 days is about his limit for how long he can last without his Airbnb business. After 90 days, "I would probably be facing an eviction myself," he said. Last week, Airbnb sent a letter to Congress urging the body to offer loans and tax relief to property managers of short-term rental properties who list on its site and others. But several of the hosts who spoke with Business Insider were unimpressed with the company's legislative push. The loans and the credits wouldn't replace their lost revenue, they said. And Airbnb's letter seemed to be an attempt by the company to try draw attention away from how it had undermined their business. "I don't think saying you're going to ask Congress to offer you some loans is a way to appease hosts who are losing everything," Misner said. Got a tip about Airbnb? Contact Troy Wolverton via email at twolverton@businessinsider.com, message him on Twitter @troywolv, or send him a secure message through Signal at 415.515.5594. You can also contact Business Insider securely via SecureDrop.   * Read more: * Airbnb is asking Congress to help out its hosts, after it just hit their revenue by overriding their cancellations policies due to the coronavirus crisis * These numbers show how Airbnb's business could take a devastating double hit because of coronavirus cancellations * The coronavirus crisis has exposed a crucial weakness in Airbnb's business model and it's likely to haunt the $31 billion company's IPO plans * Airbnb is letting guests around the world cancel their reservations for a full refund and no cancellation fees, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt travel plans SEE ALSO: How to cancel an Airbnb reservation without a penalty Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: Jeff Bezos reportedly just spent $165 million on a Beverly Hills estate — here are all the ways the world's richest man makes and spends his money
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Arizona Cardinals Are Rebuilding Its Defense Via Free Agency, Is It Enough?

After a poor defensive season last year, the Cardinals committed to rebuilding their defense. Are the moves they made enough?
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Let's Bring Humanity Together, One Conversation At A Time

One of the most difficult things about socially isolating is that it goes against our nature of wanting to come together to help each other during the hard times. That’s why we made twine, which enables anyone from all over the world to get matched to others for deep, 1-to-1 convos, VIA VIDEO.
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How Long Will the Outbreak Last? It Depends on What We Do Now

People are working with a vast amount of uncertainty about Covid-19. But in two weeks, we might have enough data to take action with precision.
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The CEO of Cisco explains why the tech giant is committing $225 million to fight COVID-19: 'Business must step up and the government must move more quickly' (CSCO)

* Cisco is committing $225 million in cash and other forms of support to fight COVID-19, the coronavirus disease. * The tech giant is providing $210 million worth of access to technologies, such as the Webex video conferencing system, to help governments and other organizations respond faster to the crisis. * Cisco is also allocating cash for health, education and other initiatives. * "Business must step up and provide interim assistance in all of these cases and the government must move much more quickly than they are," CEO Chuck Robbins told Business Insider. * Click here for more BI Prime stories. Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said Sunday that the tech giant is committing $225 million to fight COVID-19, the coronavirus disease, as it continues to spread. "Business must step up and provide interim assistance in all of these cases and the government must move much more quickly than they are," he told Business Insider via email. "This is not the time for partisan politics." Earlier on Sunday, the US Senate failed to agree on a coronavirus relief stimulus package valued at some $1.6 trillion, sending stock futures plunging. Cisco plans to offer $210 million worth of products, including access to its WebEx web conferencing and its networking gear to help governments with virtual response operations.  The company is also allocating cash to fund health care, education and other programs, and for grants and matching funds for nonprofit initiatives. Cisco is one of the major providers of networking gear and software used to run private data centers and the cloud. The $225 million commitment represents roughly 8% of Cisco's net income in its last fiscal quarter.  Robbins said it became clear that the crisis was going to be a significant issue for Cisco when the company required employees to work from home. The magnitude of the pandemic became clear when "the widespread outbreak began in the US." "I don't think any of us understood just how much this was going to impact all of us," Robbins said. "Early on, we had healthy debates about whether we were overreacting or not – for the right reasons.  However, looking back, our decisions were not an overreaction at all. We all have a role to play in helping ourselves, our families and our customers." The impact of the crisis clearly will have an impact beyond Silicon and the tech industry, he said. "My biggest worry is what will happen to the most vulnerable in our society," Robbins said.  "The homeless as well as those who cannot afford a minor financial shock are my biggest concerns." Got a tip about Cisco or another tech company? Contact this reporter via email at bpimentel@businessinsider.com, message him on Twitter @benpimentel or send him a secure message through Signal at (510) 731-8429. You can also contact Business Insider securely via SecureDrop. Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: What if humans tried landing on the sun
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Best Practices On Running Virtual Teams From Founder Of Company With 1,000 Remote Employees

While we’re finding ways to work virtually, leaders are still looking to understand how to run their businesses without the ability to meet in person. I interviewed Bryan Miles, Chairman and Co-founder of BELAY, on how his team has successfully operated remotely for 10+ years.
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Trump orders immediate deployment of hospital ship to Los Angeles, anticipating 'hotbed' surge of coronavirus cases in California

* President Donald Trump approved the US military's deployment of a Navy hospital ship to Los Angeles to bolster coronavirus response efforts. * Trump confirmed that the USNS Mercy, an "incredible" hospital ship that's docked in San Diego, will be "immediately" deploying to the port of Los Angeles within a week. * "The projected needs for beds in California is five times more than of Washington," FEMA administrator Peter Gaynor said. "The Mercy will be used to take pressure off of local hospitals, other medical needs — and not for treating COVID-19 cases." * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. President Donald Trump has approved the US military's deployment of a Navy hospital ship to Los Angeles, California, to bolster coronavirus response efforts. During a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Trump confirmed that the USNS Mercy, a hospital ship docked in San Diego, will be "immediately" deploying to the port of Los Angeles within a week. Trump and his administration described California as a "hotbed" for potential coronavirus cases in the coming days. FEMA administrator Peter Gaynor in the press conference that despite earlier indications the Mercy was deploying to Washington, the ship would have the "greatest impact" in California based on the potential need for hospital beds there. As of Sunday, Washington state has the second-highest number of coronavirus cases in the US, behind New York. California ranks fourth as of Sunday, with nearly 1,500 cases. Gov. Gavin Newsom, asked Trump in a letter on Thursday to "immediately deploy" the Mercy. Newsom cited the state's 126 new positive cases at the time, a 21% increase within one day. Newsom's office has estimated that 56% of Californians, or 25.5 million people, will test positive within two months. Gaynor reiterated that the Mercy will focus on alleviating the burden from local hospitals dealing with coronavirus patients. Like the USNS Comfort, which is deploying to New York in the coming weeks, the Mercy will intake trauma cases, according to Defense Secretary Mark Esper. "Even though there are more cases right now in Washington, the projected needs for beds in California is five times more [than] that of Washington," Gaynor said. "The Mercy will be used to take pressure off of local hospitals, other medical needs — and not for treating COVID-19 cases." The ships have made several humanitarian deployments, including to Puerto Rico for relief efforts after Hurricane Maria in 2017, and to Indonesia after a devastating earthquake in 2005. The ships are staffed by dozens of civilians and up to 1,200 sailors, according to the Navy. Both ships include 12 fully equipped operating rooms, a 1,000-bed hospital, a medical laboratory, and a pharmacy. The ships also have helicopter decks for transport. SEE ALSO: The US Navy is deploying a fully-equipped hospital ship to help in the fight against the coronavirus in New York Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: How the Navy's largest hospital ship can help with the coronavirus
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Trump says National Guard will be activated in California, New York, and Washington state for coronavirus aid

* President Donald Trump announced that additional US National Guard forces will be activated in California, New York, and Washington to assist the hardest-hit states in responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. * The president also announced the government would provide resources like tens of thousands of masks, gowns, and ventilators in addition to installing medical stations in the states.  * The resources come after back-and-forth jabs from Trump and the governors in the states, whom he previously urged to try and source supplies independently before the administration would step in. * Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. President Donald Trump announced that the US National Guard had been activated in California, New York, and Washington as the federal government ramps up its response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Trump said in a Sunday evening press conference that federal authorities were prioritizing "states [that] have been hit the hardest." Though nearly 5,500 Air and Army National Guard troops were deployed in 32 states one day earlier, Trump said the Federal Emergency Management Agency would fund the additional National Guard units sent to the states as they provide additional manpower and resources to help state medical facilities address a rise in patients. The administration stressed that the deployment of guard members is not martial law.  The president also announced the government would provide resources like tens of thousands of masks, gowns, and ventilators in addition to installing medical stations in the states, with four going to New York with 1,000 hospital beds; eight medical stations to California with 2,000 beds; and 1,000 beds in Washington. Trump also said that The White House is considering releasing elderly and non-violent prisoners in order to stem the spread of disease.  The new wave of resources comes after back-and-forth jabs from Trump and the governors in the hard-hit states, as he previously urged them to try and source supplies independently before the administration would step in, which the states criticized as unfair.  "Respirators, ventilators, all of the equipment — try getting it yourselves," Trump told the governors during a phone call, The New York Times reported last week. "We will be backing you, but try getting it yourselves. Points of sales, much better, much more direct if you can get it yourself." As of Sunday evening, the US had 33,420 confirmed cases of the virus that had been found in all 50 states. Leaders around the world tightened restrictions to respond to the virus' progress over the weekend, when it was marked as infecting more than 331,000 and killing more than 14,000. Read more:  Prepare for US coronavirus case numbers to keep spiking — it's because we're finally testing Walmart just opened its first drive-thru coronavirus testing sites. Here's what they look like. New York's governor just warned that coronavirus closures could last for as long as 9 months, and up to 80% of the population might get the virus The UK has just 2 weeks to stop a coronavirus outbreak as bad as Italy's. Why time's running out.   Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: Extremists turned a frog meme into a hate symbol, but Hong Kong protesters revived it as an emblem of hope
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The best women's athleisure brands for every type of activity, including some you can even wear to work

ICYMI:   * After centuries of uncomfortable retail trends, it's no surprise that athleisure has become so popular. * It's comfortable, utilitarian, and — depending on the brand and office setting — it can even be work-appropriate.  * Our go-to is Patagonia, though we're also fans of Outdoor Voices, Athleta, Lululemon, and more. Athleisure is the Bering Land Bridge that connected activewear and plainclothes in the late '90s. It made spandex the new denim, wardrobes more versatile and comfortable, and created a new and ever-growing section of retail. It's also, to me, the universe balancing itself out after decades of trends that reinforce the idea that pain is beauty.  In its best and most utilitarian form, athleisure is the best of all worlds. It transitions from one activity to the next without breaking a sweat: lounging, traveling, exercising, and, depending on the brand, even working. But, as the market opportunities grow, so do the options — and it gets difficult for shoppers, particularly those online, to discern where the best athleisure is, which brands are worth their money, and which are just benefiting from unearned markups on trendy products. Below, you'll find the best athleisure brands we've researched, tested, and worn. Hopefully, it makes spending your money in the right places easier and faster the first time around.  Here are the best athleisure brands for women: * Best overall athleisure brand: Patagonia * Best affordable athleisure brand: Athleta * Best splurge-worthy athleisure brand: Lululemon * Best gender-inclusive athleisure brand: Muttonhead Clothing * Best size-inclusive athleisure brand: Universal Standard * Best eco-friendly athleisure brand: Girlfriend Collective * Best office-appropriate athleisure brand: ADAY The best athleisure brand overall Shop athleisure at Patagonia Patagonia makes a fantastic pair of athleisure leggings we've tested, as well as one of mainstream culture's crown jewels of comfort: the Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover. And whether you're a fan of the label and what it stands for or you couldn't care less, the brand's quality and comfort speak for itself.  We trust Patagonia as much for form as we do for function — and while its prices aren't the least (or most) expensive options on the market, you'll get a wide variety of items, a product that's built to last, and the security of a generous return policy without a tight time limit. It's also a big perk that the company is a B Corp, has donated 1% of its profit to environmental organizations since the '80s, and won the UN's Champions of the Earth award for entrepreneurial vision. You may get lucky with a seasonal Patagonia sale, but you'll probably only see discounts on its bestsellers — like the Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover — in select colorways.  What to buy:  Product Embed: Product Name: Patagonia Women's Centered Tights Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67ca0ee4f9fe551f533893&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Patagonia Women's Woolie Trucker Jacket Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5de96e1bfd9db2146319c907&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Patagonia Women's Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5da8da914af9093fd80d44f7&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Patagonia Better Sweater 1/4-Zip Fleece Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e55a9b0fee23d799c1141f4&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%   Read more about Patagonia: * 8 styles from Patagonia that we wear in our everyday lives — for both men and women * 18 pairs of workout leggings we swear by for everything from yoga to distance running * Patagonia released a collection of fashion-forward outerwear that perfectly marries sustainability with street style — here's what the jackets are like to wear * 3 women tried Patagonia's sustainable workout leggings — here are our reviews of everything from fit to function * I never understood why Patagonia had such a cult following until I tried this sweater — now I'm a loyal fan * B Corps are businesses committed to using their profit for good — these 14 are making some truly great products Runner-up: OutdoorVoices Shop athleisure at OutdoorVoices OutdoorVoices makes a few of our favorite athleisure items, and they're another example of a company that does a great job of balancing form and function. Its gear transitions seamlessly from lounging on the couch to rushing through the airport. But, we've had a few misses in the past with OV products (we're not super fans of the popular Spring Leggings), and its prices are comparable to Patagonia, with a less generous — but pretty standard — return policy.  What to buy:  Product Embed: Product Name: OutdoorVoices The Exercise Dress Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67cbc4e4f9fe572a2e3e84&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: OutdoorVoices TechSweat 3/4 Leggings Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67cc3f84159f57000da4f5&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: OutdoorVoices MegaFleece Half-Zip Hoodie Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67cced54f25c53ea6b89e2&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%   Read more about OutdoorVoices: * I worked out in a dress from Outdoor Voices, the startup behind the most Instagram-worthy exercise clothes — and no, it's not a gimmick * 5 women tried Outdoor Voices' TechSweat leggings — we unanimously agreed that they're some of the best we've ever worn The best affordable athleisure brand Shop athleisure at Athleta Gap's Athleta is a great combination of affordability, style, and functionality, and we liked the company's leggings quite a bit during testing. It also has a wide range of options — including its work-friendly Travel and Commute collection. It's also worth noting that you may get lucky with frequent discounts — so check the sale section first.  We also appreciate Athleta's status as a B-Corp and its goal to go from 60% of sustainably made materials to 80% in 2020.  What to buy:  Product Embed: Product Name: Athleta Sundown Sweatshirt Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d1b8e4f9fe5de2092697&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Athleta Momentum Tank Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d23254f25c592c2b9c94&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Athleta Speedlight Tee Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d2c854f25c59882fcc6b&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Athleta Contender Mesh 7/8 Tight in Powerlift Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d34b54f25c5a4047ce52&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%   Read more about Athleta: * Athleta's bright new activewear line promises to withstand your toughest workouts — we put it to the test * 18 pairs of workout leggings we swear by for everything from yoga to distance running * I tried popular activewear company Athleta's new line of women's performance underwear — and it makes a huge difference in comfort during workouts * We asked 4 women to try Athleta's new sustainable swimsuits made from recycled nylon — here's what they thought * B Corps are businesses committed to using their profit for good — these 14 are making some truly great products Runner-up: JoyLab Shop JoyLab athleisure at Target JoyLab is a Target-exclusive brand with lots of solid athleisure that's priced under $50. There are fewer options than Athleta, and a higher concentration of basics, but it's a solid and affordable option if you'd rather not spend $40 on a comfortable pair of leggings.  What to buy:  Product Embed: Product Name: JoyLab Tie-Dye Cozy Long Sleeve Sweatshirt Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d49d54f25c5bad62482a&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: JoyLab Strappy Bra Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d50e54f25c5c2d2fb117&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: JoyLab High-Waisted Brushed Jersey 7/8 Leggings Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d59a84159f6154559ee4&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: JoyLab 7/8 High-Waisted Leggings Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d627e4f9fe62a0059867&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150% The best splurge-worthy athleisure brand Shop athleisure at Lululemon Lululemon is, in many ways, the genesis of athleisure, so it's not surprising that the company has an edge in the space. It's home to some of the best gear for yoga, running, training, and sweating while moving in general. As a note, it can get pricey — a pair of plain black leggings goes for nearly $100. But if the splurge is comfortable for you, we've found the clothes to be worth the investment because of their comfort, utility, and longevity. What to buy:  Product Embed: Product Name: Lululemon Down For It All Jacket Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e0a4547855cc275f6076a46&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Lululemon Swiftly Tech Long Sleeve Crew Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e62cd5ffee23d222d686592&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Lululemon Wunder Under High-Rise Tight Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d7c484159f63fc607937&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Lululemon Define Jacket Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d898e4f9fe66645dd2d6&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%   Read more about Lululemon: * This lightweight down jacket is my go-to for winter workouts — plus it's just tailored enough to wear casually * 18 pairs of workout leggings we swear by for everything from yoga to distance running Runner-Up: Alo Yoga Shop athleisure at Alo Yoga Alo Yoga almost cinched the top splurge-worthy spot based on its leggings alone. It also has a greater size range (Lululemon is 0-14, Alo is 00-18) but, ultimately, Lululemon has a better variety of options and we'd recommend a greater percentage of Lululemon items for the price. Even so, we're still likely to splurge on Alo here and there after having success with its leggings and this too-expensive — but extremely soft and light — sweatshirt. What to buy: Product Embed: Product Name: Alo Yoga 7/8 High-Waist Airlift Legging Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d977e4f9fe67fd64e404&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Alo Yoga Tie-Dye Hoodie Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67d9e054f25c63cc53a6d7&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Alo Yoga Foxy Sherpa Jacket Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67da5f54f25c64a1474942&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%   Read more about Alo Yoga: * We put Alo Yoga's popular Airlift leggings to the test — after months of wearing and washing our pairs, we still think they're some of the best out there * 18 pairs of workout leggings we swear by for everything from yoga to distance running   The best gender-inclusive athleisure brand Shop athleisure at Muttonhead Muttonhead is a Toronto-based brand that's entirely gender-neutral and designed to accommodate a wide variety of body types. It's home to many versatile and casual basics — including its cult-favorite Camping Hoodie, 1/4 Zip Fleece, and sweatpants.  It's worth noting that, while everything made by the Muttonhead brand is gender-neutral, the other brands they carry do offer gendered clothing and may not be tailored as inclusively. If you'd rather stick to the Muttonhead clothing exclusively, you can sort by brand. What to buy:  Product Embed: Product Name: Muttonhead Camping Hoodie Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e62cfdefee23d2065707617&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Muttonhead Plaid Button Down Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67dbf454f25c681a0cb816&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Muttonhead Track Shorts Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67dc44e4f9fe6d936eedc8&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%   Read more about Muttonhead: * The best gender-inclusive clothing you can buy   The best size-inclusive athleisure brand Shop athleisure at Universal Standard Universal Standard is the place to go for cool, high-quality closet staples available in sizes 00-40. They also tend to offer items in regular, tall, and petite lengths. We love the company's clothes because they're comfortable and flattering — but we're equally excited about its commitment to making clothes for more people than the industry currently serves, especially since the average American woman is between size 16 to 18. If you buy a piece from the core collection and, in the future, it no longer fits due to size fluctuation, the company has a Universal Fit Liberty policy that lets you replace it with your new size, within a year of purchase, free of charge.  What to buy:  Product Embed: Product Name: Universal Standard Amy Pullover Hoodie Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e62d236fee23d29372e7a65&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Universal Standard Knockout Bike Shorts Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67dd23e4f9fe6f446434b5&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Universal Standard Cooper Jogger Pant Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67dd8984159f6f023b3d27&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Universal Standard Core Leggings Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67ddf884159f6f977dce26&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%   Read more about: * The best leggings for work * 7 women tried Universal Standard's size-inclusive line of jeans that goes from 00 to 40 — here's the verdict * Women's clothing company Universal Standard has launched an inclusive line of basics offered in sizes 00 to 40 The best eco-friendly athleisure brand Shop athleisure at Girlfriend Collective Girlfriend Collective has some of the best athleisure leggings we've ever tried, and we appreciate the brand's color variety, relatively low price points, and inclusive size range. It's also a huge perk that the company prioritizes sustainability in its materials and processes.  Its packaging is 100% recyclable, its compression leggings are made of 79% recycled polyester from 25 post-consumer water bottles, and its Cupro tees are made from 100% cupro, a fiber made from the waste of the cotton industry. The latter yarn is made in a zero-waste, zero-emission facility in Japan and then constructed at an SA8000-certified factory in Hanoi. And, while Cupro saves a reported 682 gallons of water compared to cotton, the company also pledged to donate 10% of its net profits to Charity Water to offset any water usage that may occur during production. You can read more on the company's eco-friendly practices here. We also appreciate that Girlfriend Collective currently offers versatility in its colors — fourteen total (five essential, and nine limited-edition) — and sizing (it's available in three inseam lengths and sizes XXS-6XL) in its bestselling leggings. However, slow fashion that's also in high demand can lead to stock outages, and Girlfriend Collective doesn't always have what we want available. It also doesn't have as large of a selection as we wish it did.  What to buy:  Product Embed: Product Name: Girlfriend Collective The Perfect Crew Neck Tee Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67dec1e4f9fe71957e1b03&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Girlfriend Collective Black Compressive High-Rise Legging Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e62d441fee23d23e70c3f84&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: Girlfriend Collective High-Rise Bike Short Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67df7c54f25c6dc04a6e74&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%   Read more about Girlfriend Collective: * The internet can't stop talking about these leggings made of recycled water bottles — and now I understand why * The athleisure startup that once gave away free leggings over the internet is now making the most comfortable workout shirts — they breathe like cotton but feel like silk * 18 pairs of workout leggings we swear by for everything from yoga to distance running The best office-appropriate athleisure brand Shop athleisure at ADAY ADAY makes sleek, technical, multipurpose clothes and often with sustainable materials. Most ADAY clothes have resumes that include four-way stretch, water- and wrinkle-resistance, machine-washability, and UV protection. If you're looking for a good place to start, its Waste Nothing Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket and repurposes 41 recycled plastic bottles.  You can expect to pay $100-150 per item, but, in our experience, ADAY is worth the investment for its versatility, comfort, and the perks of innovative materials. What to buy:  Product Embed: Product Name: ADAY Turn It Up Pant Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5da8d8064af9093c95374507&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: ADAY Mock Up Top Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67e03a54f25c6ed526a2c2&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: ADAY Off Duty Sweatshirt Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67e08b84159f7351560964&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%Product Embed: Product Name: ADAY Like A Boss Sweatshirt Card Type: small https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5e67e10854f25c6fb6413858&type=small&live=true Width: 100% Height: 150%   Read more about ADAY: * The best leggings you can wear to work * 9 companies you didn't know use recycled water bottles in their products — from little-known startups to giants like Nike and Adidas
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