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Feb 2, 2021

Wearing a good mask is now a hard-and-fast federal rule

But which masks are considered OK and which aren’t? And how are federal and local agencies enforcing the rule? Plus, what stock wealth might mean for GameStop. And, signs of revitalization for Black-owned farms.

Passengers wear face masks to protect against COVID-19 after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on March 5, 2020. — Passengers wear face masks to protect against COVID-19 after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on March 5, 2020.
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By CDC order, face masks must now be worn on all public transportation
Marketplace’s Nova Safo has more.
How can a company like GameStop profit from stock price surges?
by Samantha Fields
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Companies can try to capitalize on a spike in stock prices by issuing new stock while the price is high.
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New generation is helping to revive Black-owned farms
by Leoneda Inge
(Photo by Leoneda Inge)
Black farmers have struggled, but young entrepreneurs are finding ways to support them.
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Wearing a good mask is now a hard-and-fast federal rule