May 12, 2020

Tesla and Elon Musk’s defiance

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How will government officials respond to Elon Musk's declaration that he's opening up Tesla's assembly plant in Northern California? Moods among small businesses are the lowest since 2008. Substance use treatment goes virtual during COVID-19.

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COVID-19

Elon Musk says he's defying government orders, reopening Tesla assembly plant

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder

May 12, 2020

The plant is situated in a California COVID-19 hot spot.

Musk has also threatened to move his operation out of California altogether.

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COVID-19

Substance use treatment goes virtual as people shelter from pandemic

by Alisa Roth

May 12, 2020

Treatment usually involves in-person therapy and group meetings. Now, counselors are trying to adjust.

Treatment centers are pivoting to online counseling to provide services while minimizing risk.

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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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