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Macy's furloughs are a sign of COVID-19 troubles for big retailers

by Jack Stewart
Mar 31, 2020
Analysts expect other department stores will follow suit this week.
While brick-and-mortar stores are closed, a lot of big retailers are trying to sell this season’s clothes at a discount online.
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How bad will this recession be, and how long will it last?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 30, 2020
Just because the COVID-19 recession came on incredibly quickly does not mean it will be a quick recovery.
The COVID-19 recession will likely have a slow recovery. Above, an empty 42nd Street in Manhattan on March 25.
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China's industries resume production as government officials ease restrictions

by Jennifer Pak
Mar 30, 2020
China goes back to work, not to normality.
Chinese industrial workers return to the job.
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Is it ethical to shop the sales right now?

by Kristin Schwab
Mar 30, 2020
Shopping is vital for the economy. That doesn't mean folks feel great about discretionary purchases right now.
Feeling tempted to shop online during self-quarantine?
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Video games attract millions of players as the world "shelters in place"

by Jasmine Garsd
Mar 30, 2020
With more people stuck inside during the COVID-19 pandemic, some are flocking to console and computer games.
What to do while stuck at home? Play video games, of course.
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Parenting in a Pandemic

Do parents still pay when daycare is closed for weeks, or months, because of COVID-19?

by Samantha Fields
Mar 30, 2020
With many daycares facing extended closures because of COVID-19, parents and child care providers alike are grappling with that question.
Across the country, schools and daycares are closed to help slow the spread of the COVID-19.
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How national and state parks are handling COVID-19 closures

by Alex Schroeder
Mar 30, 2020
Hundreds of parks have closed to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. But many remain open, and some are even waiving entrance fees.
A closed sign is posted in front of a parking lot at China Camp State Park on March 25, 2020 in San Rafael, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered all parking lots at state parks and beaches to be closed in an effort to discourage people from visiting.
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Demanding better COVID-19 protections, workers nationwide plan walkouts

by Andy Uhler , David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Mar 30, 2020
Amazon, Instacart and Whole Foods face backlash from workers concerned about safe working conditions.
Instacart employee Monica Ortega holds bags of groceries she picked up from a supermarket for delivery to a customer on March 19, 2020.
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Coachella Valley businesses reeling after festival, conferences called off

by Benjamin Gottlieb
Mar 30, 2020
COVID-19 has put the region's $7 billion events industry at risk.
In addition to the festivals, this time of year brings all kinds of groups to the desert for conferences.
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Gas stations depend on getting customers inside. Is that a problem right now?

by Scott Tong
Mar 30, 2020
The U.S. has 150,000 convenience stores — and most are connected to gas pumps.
Some health experts question the safety of small convenience stores during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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