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Small businesses seeking loans to cover COVID-19 losses face confusion, frustration and uncertainty
Apr 14, 2020
The loan program was designed before we understood how long this crisis might last, Amanda Ballantyne of Main Street Alliance says.
With COVID-19 hammering the economy, banks report first quarter earnings
Apr 14, 2020
Many banks are still expected to pay dividends to shareholders.
The race for antibodies
Apr 13, 2020
Researchers hope that antibodies of those who have recovered from COVID-19 can be used in a treatment.
Feeling crazy working from home? Here's some advice
Apr 13, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic forces many of us inside, a reporter based in Beijing shares ways to make life a little easier.
Feeding America CEO expects to serve 17 million extra people
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Apr 13, 2020
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot said the charity needs more funding, food supply and volunteers to respond to the crisis.
With fewer cars on the road, some cities make more space for walking
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 13, 2020
Oakland is one of the cities experimenting with closing streets to through traffic to give room to pedestrians and cyclists to maintain social distancing.
Changes in demand and disrupted supply chains feed into shortages at the store
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 13, 2020
They're about supply chains.
For public good, not for profit.
Britain's textile industry gets an unexpected boost from COVID-19
Apr 13, 2020
After the coronavirus lockdown in China, British clothing retailers turn back to British manufacturers.
After curtains close on stage performances, entertainers take up jobs in grocery stores
Apr 13, 2020
Entertainers from London's West End have found temporary work in supermarkets after theaters closed due to the coronavirus shutdown.
Should tobacco product sales be banned during the COVID-19 pandemic?
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 13, 2020
Some health groups point to early research that indicates smoking and vaping can make COVID-19 symptoms worse.