May 11, 2020

The status of more cash for U.S. citizens

Informal talks for another stimulus package have started up, with unemployment off the charts. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The White House and members of Congress are considering whether to push another stimulus package. Unemployment may get worse yet before it gets better. How hotels are having to rethink safety. COVID-19 puts Britain's relationship with China under strain.

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COVID-19

With COVID-19, hotels have to rethink safety for when guests return

by Kristin Schwab

May 11, 2020

Pools, spas, housekeeping — they can make folks feel uneasy these days.

A resident gathers her belongings in a motel room provided to people needing shelter through Project Roomkey.

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COVID-19

Britain’s warm relations with China cool over the coronavirus

by Stephen Beard

May 11, 2020

The foreign minister has ruled out "business as usual" with Beijing.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (center) gives a coronavirus press briefing in March. China's handling of the contagion has strained U.K.-China relations.

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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 Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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