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It could take poorer countries more than a decade to recover from COVID-19
Jan 25, 2021

It could take poorer countries more than a decade to recover from COVID-19

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The money earned by the 10 wealthiest men during the pandemic could cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines for everyone, according to Oxfam. Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images
As the World Economic Forum meets online, the growth in inequality will be a key focus. Plus, a French-language detective series could smash Netflix monthly viewership records. 

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COVID-19

The pandemic-induced economic inequality gap is widening

by Victoria Craig
Jan 25, 2021
And efforts from central banks and governments have in some cases exacerbated it.
Fast-rising wages during the pandemic are an anomaly. While most higher-paid professionals were able to work from home, millions of lower-paid service workers lost jobs and income.
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"Lupin" feeds Netflix viewers' foreign-series frenzy

by Victoria Craig
Jan 25, 2021
Netflix said in its earnings report last week that "Lupin" is set to rack up 70 million views in its first month, a new record.
Omar Sy, who plays Assane Diop in "Lupin," studies a computer screen in this production still from the Netflix series.
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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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