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Retail sales soar 17.7% in May, although they're still down compared to last year
Jun 16, 2020
Overall, retail sales are down by 6% compared to May 2019.
Researchers say they have first evidence of a drug that can improve COVID-19 survival
by
Michelle Roberts
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 16, 2020
U.K. researchers say the cheap, widely available steroid dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one-third in severely ill hospitalized patients.
The effects of unemployment spread like a virus
Jun 16, 2020
A possible cure for the economic crisis caused by the pandemic? The job guarantee. Pavlina Tcherneva of Bard College explains the job-creation idea.
Fed Chair Powell to report to Congress on the COVID-19 economy
Jun 16, 2020
He's expected to elaborate on his pessimistic forecast that millions of people who have lost their jobs during the pandemic may not get them back.
Restaurant menus are shrinking, thanks to the pandemic
by
Erika Beras
Jun 15, 2020
Smaller menus save restaurants money and let them focus on what customers really want.
Who got those PPP loans? The government doesn't want to tell.
Jun 15, 2020
The Trump administration says the relevant part is that the COVID-19 relief loans complied with the law — not who actually got them.
As internships move online, will opportunities follow?
Jun 15, 2020
If internships can be done from anywhere, the pipeline for future talent may be getting more inclusive.
For public good, not for profit.
Long lines at London stores mark reopenings after COVID-19 lockdown
by
Victoria Craig
and Stephen Ryan
Jun 15, 2020
Nonessential businesses across England are opening their doors to shoppers for the first time since March.
Kudlow says extra $600 for unemployment benefits will end in July
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 15, 2020
The director of the National Economic Council called the benefits a “disincentive” for people to get back to work.
COVID-19 has closed tribal casinos and cut off other vital revenue sources
Jun 15, 2020
Tribal leaders say COVID-19 closures have had a devastating economic effect.