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33 million people have now sought U.S. unemployment aid since COVID-19 hit

by Associated Press
May 7, 2020
That's the equivalent of one in five Americans who had been employed in February.
Nearly 3.2 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week.
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This college has pledged to find jobs for 100% of its 2020 graduates

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
May 7, 2020
It's hard to graduate into a recession. Colby College is trying to change that.
Class of 2020 graduates around the country may experience long-lasting hits to their income graduating into a recession.
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Jobless claims, now at 33 million, likely undercount people who aren't working due to COVID-19

by Mitchell Hartman
May 7, 2020
Some people haven't applied for unemployment because they don't think they qualify, and others can't get through the application process.
A person fills out an unemployment benefits application. The addition of $600 a week has enabled many Americans to keep spending and support businesses.
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Land O'Lakes CEO on why some farmers are dumping milk

by Andie Corban and Kai Ryssdal
May 6, 2020
With a disrupted supply chain and drops in agriculture prices, Land O'Lakes CEO said it's a tough time for dairy farmers.
Cows eat before being milked on a Wisconsin dairy farm. Cows still produce despite farmers having fewer buyers.
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Crisis cuts many workers’ hours, extends workday for some

by Meghan McCarty Carino
May 6, 2020
A Marketplace Edison Research poll found a third have lost hours but 16% are working more.
An employee restocks milk at a grocery store. Some businesses are seeing strong demand during the pandemic and increasing staff hours.
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NYC's overnight subway shutdown leaves essential workers stranded

by Kristin Schwab
May 6, 2020
Many low-paid New Yorkers rely on the subway to get to and from work. Now, a daily halt to operations for four late night hours is complicating their commutes.
A commuter wearing a face mask rides the subway. The nightly closure for cleaning is causing problems for some essential workers in New York.
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Workers forced to choose between feeling safe and jobs

by Andy Uhler
May 6, 2020
More than 40 states have plans to lift restrictions, clearing the way for people to return to work. But are employees ready for that?
A customer waits his turn for a haircut in Lilburn, Georgia, on April 24, the day the governor allowed some businesses such as barbershops to reopen.
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Times aren't rose-colored for America's flower farmers

by Nova Safo
May 6, 2020
Flower farmers are hurting as events like weddings are canceled during the global pandemic.
A New York bodega with a bright display of flowers for sale. Flower farmers have lost much of their markets during the lockdown.
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China's first holiday break since COVID-19 sees 60% drop in tourism revenue

by David Brancaccio , Jennifer Pak and Alex Schroeder
May 6, 2020
There are still many virus prevention measures that deter people from traveling.
Businesses are being held responsible for screening virus carriers. If an outbreak happens, they could get shut down.
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Airbnb is cutting around 25% of its global workforce

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder
May 6, 2020
The company is trying to readjust to whatever the post-pandemic travel industry will look like.
Nearly 1,900 people are going to lose their jobs.
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