Many low-income parents never got the $500 per child promised to them that’s in addition to the $1,200 payments. The IRS is giving them another chance to collect. Plus, pandemic home designs. And, what a virtual DNC means for Milwaukee.
The first Mediterranean cruise in almost five months sets sail from Italy. Japan’s economy posts its biggest contraction ever, though less severe than in the U.S. and countries across Europe. Do virtual conferences really work?
The Senate has left Washington until September with no deal on another coronavirus relief package. Plus, U.S. and China officials are set to check in on their trade deal. And, putting “inclusive prosperity” on the table for pandemic recovery.
The maker of Fortnite is arguing that Apple and Google shouldn’t be able to force app makers to fork over a cut of revenues from in-app purchases. Plus, NYC rental market upheaval. And, the state of play for the NBA.
Normalizing relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates could see a swift economic boost from a pick-up in trade and travel between the two countries. Factory workers in Belarus strike in solidarity with arrested demonstrators.
Last week, 963,000 more people signed up for unemployment benefits. Plus, how do we define price gouging? Also, how families are feeling about the upcoming school year. And, understanding the pay gap for Black women.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the Treasury Department on behalf of businesses asking for some clarity on the temporary payroll tax cut. Plus, reimagining the economy with a focus on inequality, lobbying and regulation.
The European Union and U.K. have welcomed the U.S. decision not to increase tariffs in an airplane subsidies row. Tariffs have also been lifted from sweets including British shortbread. Can Bolivia profit from the world’s largest lithium deposits?
The Big Ten and Pac-12 have called off fall football seasons and might play in the spring. Plus, consumer prices went up last month more than expected. And, a plan to take tech jobs beyond Silicon Valley.
