In focus: A $900 billion proposal from a bipartisan group of senators. Plus, a new Urban Institute report finds Black, Latinx and Native American workers are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus infection on the job. And, Kroger offers rapid antibody testing.
People in Britain could be immunized as soon as Monday. Also, a Chinese approach to delivering vaccines that require cold storage for Africa and the Middle East. And, delivery challenges this holiday season.
Marcus Samuelsson on his new role with Bon Appétit and his new cookbook, “The Rise,” featuring the work of Black chefs. Plus, a deal for Salesforce to buy Slack. And, the U.K. approves Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID vaccine.
Nasdaq is seeking mandatory board diversity for companies listed on its U.S. stock exchange. Plus, an interview with the new Bon Appétit editor-in-chief, Dawn Davis. And, President Trump threatens a veto targeting social media companies.
Britain is the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread, emergency use. And, can another aid conference help revive Lebanon’s economy, despite the country’s political deadlock?
This Giving Tuesday, we take a look at where people are donating. Plus, the stock market’s strongest month in more than 30 years. Also, the future of net neutrality. And, the epidemic lessons San Francisco learned from HIV/AIDS.
The Government Accountability Office found that many people on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program may be getting less money than they’re entitled to. Plus, without all students learning in person, how schools are adapting free lunch programs.
Life and the global economy are expected to recover as immunization programs are rolled out. Also, the U.N. has a record $35 billion goal for humanitarian fundraising. Plus, getting creative with charitable giving this holiday season.
Moderna says its data shows its vaccine candidate is 94% effective. Plus, we crunch the numbers so far on holiday shopping. And, for immigrants sending money back to their home countries, what happens to remittances during a pandemic?
Names are leaking out for who Biden is expected to pick for top-level economic positions in his administration. Plus, what a working coronavirus vaccine would mean for Zoom. And, the Biden-Harris team’s ambitious pandemic response plan.
