Dec. 10, 2020: Johns Hopkins May Have Owned Slaves, FTC Sues Facebook And More

Welcome to Word on the Street where we discuss the top five most interesting links of the day. Here is what’s hot for Thursday, December 10, 2020:

Johns Hopkins Owned Slaves, Records Show: 19th century philanthropist thought to have been abolitionist may actually have been a slave owner.

SpaceX Rocket Explodes: SpaceX Test Launch A Success, Despite Prototype Explosion

FTC Files Antitrust Suit Against Facebook: FTC is suing Facebook and demanding that the company divest from Whatsapp and Instagram.

U.K. Probes Vaccine Allergic Reactions: Regulators warn that people with severe allergies should not get the new Covid-19 after reports of severe allergic reactions in some individuals.

As Pandemic Rages, More People Are Stealing Food: Retailers are reporting a sharp rise in the theft of food and hygiene products.