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Unemployment claims still above 700,000
Feb 25, 2021
It's the lowest figure since late November for weekly jobless claims, but the labor market isn't making much progress.
For teachers, pandemic adds new stresses
Feb 25, 2021
A new Rand survey found stress was the top reason why teachers leave the profession, even before COVID-19.
Relief bill could lift millions of kids out of poverty by expanding tax credit
Feb 24, 2021
Eligible parents could get monthly checks under the proposal instead of a yearly credit when they file their taxes.
Germany seethes over the slow delivery of COVID-19 vaccines
Feb 24, 2021
Delays in the European Commission’s procurement of vaccine is tempering Germany’s enthusiasm for the European Union.
New PPP plan aims to level playing field for smallest businesses
Feb 24, 2021
Smaller businesses owned by women and people of color often lack the banking relationships that larger companies have.
Some college buildings are vaccination sites, but most faculty, students aren't eligible yet
Feb 24, 2021
Distribution of vaccines on campuses has sparked debate about whether students and faculty should be getting the shots.
Vaccine supply chain bottlenecks eased, drugmakers tell Congress
by
Scott Tong
Feb 23, 2021
Pfizer and others are collaborating to accelerate production. Johnson & Johnson and Novavax may receive FDA approval soon.
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Wearable tech shows promise for early COVID-19 detection
by
Scott Tong
Feb 22, 2021
Academic researchers are studying whether consumer fitness devices can provide warning signals long before a person's symptoms.
London’s East End struggles inside the “COVID Triangle"
Feb 22, 2021
The East End's suffering in the pandemic is analogous to its experience during World War II's Blitz, stirring solidarity.
Black small business owners are optimistic about 2021
by
Justin Ho
Feb 22, 2021
According to a new survey, most expect revenue to rise, and many expect to hire more staff.