Confusion after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro seemed to say the U.S.-China “Phase 1” trade deal was “over.” Trump says it’s “fully intact.” How long will the grocery surge last? How COVID-19 is hitting densely populated Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Around 70% of America’s H-1B visas, now temporarily suspended, go to workers from India. Renault and Nissan face a U.K. lawsuit over emissions cheating claims. South Africa announces its first COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Following a White House order, the U.S. will stop issuing new visas for people who want to travel to the country for work. Rethinking police dramas on TV. China launches its final satellite in a system to rival GPS.
The IRS is making more families eligible to borrow from their retirement accounts without penalty. American Airlines has been forced to raise another $3.5 billion. Why the U.S. government would sell bonds that don’t need to be paid back.
Nearly 4.5 million homeowners late on mortgage payments in May. Potential home sellers have been cautious about getting into the market. As businesses reopen, some add a COVID-19 surcharge. And, Wirecard says the missing $2 billion never existed.
The German payments processor Wirecard says money missing from its accounts may not exist. Britain tightens foreign takeover rules for future pandemics. How furloughed airline staff are helping health care workers.
Given the intense focus on racial injustice, corporations are doing more to mark Juneteenth this year. Plus, how much money did households save by cooking their own meals during lockdowns? And, 40 years of CNN.
Conflicting signs today on whether or not the U.S. and China are reconciling trade differences. Also, a breakdown in Canada-China relations. And, a DACA recipient on what Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling means for him.
It’s been dubbed “Next Generation Europe,” but can the EU find unity on a COVID-19 recovery fund? Australia says it’s been the victim of cyberattacks by a state actor. Why remittances are so vital for millions of families.
The Fed is trying to be as nurturing as it can to the economy, as 1.5 million more people have applied for unemployment benefits. And, the last installment of “A History of Now” from Marketplace’s documentary podcast “The Uncertain Hour.”
