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J. Crew is the first major retailer to file for bankruptcy under COVID-19

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder
May 4, 2020
Online business will continue as usual, and J. Crew still has plans to reopen stores.
J. Crew has almost $1.7 billion in debt its restructuring.
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Amid historic layoffs, millions of low-wage workers still at risk

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
May 4, 2020
A new report finds the worst of COVID-19 job losses could be yet to come.
Food service workers are among the most vulnerable. But the retail, hospitality and even health care sectors face challenges, too.
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Now you can earn Marriott points at the grocery store

by Andy Uhler
May 4, 2020
Since many people aren't traveling, the hotel company is trying to capitalize on an activity that gives people an incentive to use its cards.
A woman wearing a mask at a grocery checkout stand. Hotel giant Marriott will give points for grocery purchases.
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How TV and movies are being filmed during lockdown

by Kristin Schwab
May 4, 2020
The season finale of CBS' "All Rise" was filmed entirely over video chat.
Before the COVID-19 crisis and social distancing, the cast and director of "All Rise" promoted the TV show at a fall preview event in Beverly Hills in September. The season finale was made using video chats.
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Market reactions to COVID-19: Stocks end the week in decline

by Janet Nguyen
May 1, 2020
The Dow falls more than 622 points.
A view of Amazon workers at Amazon's Staten Island warehouse holding a strike in March, calling for the facility be shut down and cleaned after one staffer tested positive for the coronavirus. Employees are also taking part in a nationwide strike this Friday, in protest of better working conditions.
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Reopening could mean redesigning schedules as well as floor plans

by Meghan McCarty Carino
May 1, 2020
Without space to social distance, a 4-day workweek could give workers room.
A worker disinfects workspaces in an office. Fewer workdays could reduce the number of people in one place at one time.
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How are you spending your $1,200 relief payment?

by Kimberly Adams
May 1, 2020
Americans are paying back friends, buying necessities, paying bills and giving to charity.
Some people are donating stimulus checks while others are using it for essentials.
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It can be stressful to be a customer-service rep right now

by Kristin Schwab
May 1, 2020
They're dealing with high call volumes, difficult questions and chatty customers.
A worker at a call center. Many companies are trying to satisfy customer demand with online solutions.
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Parenting in a Pandemic

With daycares still closed, child care providers and parents are grappling with who pays the bill

by Samantha Fields
May 1, 2020
Most parents have stopped paying for child care as coronavirus-related closures extend, leaving providers with little to no income.
As shelter-in-place orders continue across much of the country, parents and child care providers alike are struggling.
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With no federal aid, undocumented immigrants look to states, philanthropy for support

by Andy Uhler
May 1, 2020
California will start taking applications in May for cash benefits.
Even though undocumented workers pay taxes, they're not eligible for federal public benefits.
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