Mar 26, 2021

Biden doubles vaccine goal for first 100 days to 200 million

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Vaccine appointment scheduling has become an intense undertaking for many, refreshing laptop screens and setting alerts. But what about those without internet access? Plus, an update on the container ship still stuck in the Suez Canal and how it's affecting global trade. And, what the pandemic has been like for those living alone.

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COVID-19

For people without internet service, getting a vaccination appointment can be difficult

by Andy Uhler

Mar 26, 2021

Appointment systems that rely on the internet don't take into account the digital divide in the U.S.

"That internet access problem is actually affecting the people that we need to be vaccinated the most: older people, people of color and other folks who have been traditionally marginalized," said Nicol Turner Lee, director of the Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institution.

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How the ship still stuck in the Suez Canal is affecting global trade, oil prices

Marketplace's Nova Safo has more.

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COVID-19

Single people say they face unique concerns during the pandemic that deserve attention

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Mar 26, 2021

COVID-19 messaging aimed at families leaves out single people who have weathered the pandemic alone.

Some singles worry about who would look after them if they got COVID-19.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

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