Aug 17, 2020

A tip for families who might be owed more stimulus money

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Many low-income parents never got the $500 per child promised to them that's in addition to the $1,200 payments. The IRS is giving them another chance to collect. Plus, pandemic home designs. And, what a virtual DNC means for Milwaukee.

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COVID-19

Families that didn't get $500 stimulus payments for children now have another chance

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder

Aug 17, 2020

The IRS is reopening registration on its website. Parents have to fill out information in what’s called a "non-filers tool."

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COVID-19

Home design is adapting to the pandemic, too

by Amy Scott

Aug 17, 2020

New features include dedicated work space and antimicrobial surfaces.

Consumers want some kind of quiet space or designated work space in their homes.

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A virtual DNC means Milwaukee loses revenue — and more

by Erika Beras

Aug 17, 2020

The city was expecting 50,000 visitors. Only a few hundred will actually turn up.

A view of the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, where the 2020 Democratic National Convention would have been held.

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First... and Then Handsome Boy Modeling School, Dres

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

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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