Apr 27, 2020

Not all businesses that can reopen will

In states like Georgia, each business is having to make a decision about whether it makes sense to reopen now. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

New guidelines for meat processors, as COVID-19 threatens food supply infrastructure. The SXSW film festival has partnered with Amazon to show some movies for free. Businesses in Georgia must make a decision about whether to reopen or not.

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COVID-19

Meat processing plants are COVID-19 hot spots. What does that mean for U.S. food supply?

by Kimberly Adams , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder

Apr 27, 2020

Tyson Foods is warning that millions of pounds of meat could "disappear."

Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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SXSW films to stream on Amazon without a paywall

by Andy Uhler

Apr 27, 2020

For some filmmakers, the exposure could be a boon. But there may be financial downsides.

The SXSW film festival marquee in 2016. This year, the festival goes virtual.

Mike Windle/Getty Images for SXSW

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COVID-19

Georgia businesses weigh options as governor allows some to reopen

by Emma Hurt

Apr 27, 2020

Each business owner has to decide whether to open, and how to do it safely, with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Toni Williams-Tazel, owner of All About Hair in Atlanta, has decided it’s not safe to reopen her salon despite the green light from the state government.

Courtesy Toni Williams-Tazel

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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