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The economy is a disaster. Should we stop talking about it?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Apr 16, 2020
Nobel economist Robert Shiller discusses the power of narratives during a pandemic.
How COVID-19 could disrupt college admissions
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 15, 2020
The pandemic is changing the way high school seniors choose their institution of higher learning.
Bread baking boom means flour and yeast are flying off U.S. shelves
Apr 15, 2020
Rising demand has led to a tripling in sales at Vermont-based King Arthur Flour.
Battered by Brexit, British companies now grapple with something worse
Apr 15, 2020
Two small British businesses — a cheese monger and a rivet maker — struggle to stay afloat in the coronavirus lockdown.
Some out-of-work Americans out of luck when it comes to benefits
Apr 15, 2020
Despite expanded eligibility, many people who are out of work because of COVID-19 can't access federal support.
How the pandemic is changing South Carolina manufacturing
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Apr 15, 2020
Despite being home to many essential manufacturing, Spartanburg County, South Carolina has had to adapt.
Small businesses uncertain about emergency loan applications
by
Justin Ho
Apr 15, 2020
The Small Business Administration says over 1.3 million loan applications have been approved as of Wednesday. But many businesses whose loans have been approved haven’t yet seen any of the money.
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Food workers are suffering as COVID-19 infections reach rural America
Apr 15, 2020
The ripple effect of recent plant closures is still being assessed.
Airlines, Treasury Department strike deal for $25 billion bailout
by
David Brancaccio
and Nova Safo
Apr 15, 2020
The deal comes with strings attached: For one thing, 30% of the money is going to have to be paid back.
What are states looking at as they start planning to lift COVID-19 lockdowns?
Apr 15, 2020
Increased ability to do testing, adequate hospital capacity and new safety measures for businesses are among the measures governors are reviewing.