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Goldman Sachs to invest $10 billion in Black women
Mar 12, 2021

Goldman Sachs to invest $10 billion in Black women

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But it's important to remember that money is not the only thing women need. Also on today's show: why supermarkets are investing in robots.

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The Weekly Wrap: About that relief bill

"Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal speaks with the Wall Street Journal’s Kate Davidson and journalist David Gura about the pandemic relief package, expectations for the economic recovery and the rest of this week’s economic news.
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How far will the $28.6 billion relief fund for restaurants go?

by Kristin Schwab
Mar 12, 2021
To help restaurants clear debt and start over, "this is really what they need," an industry representative said.
In its first phase, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund will prioritize disadvantaged businesses and those owned by women and veterans.
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Race and Economy

Goldman Sachs to invest billions in Black women

by Erika Beras
Mar 12, 2021
The firm says it wants to change the lives of "One Million Black Women," but that'll take more than a monetary investment.
Black women have disproportionately suffered during the pandemic, one reason Goldman Sachs decided to provide support.
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Netflix tests feature to crack down on password sharing

by Marielle Segarra
Mar 12, 2021
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has said password sharing is something the company has learned to live with.
Some Netflix users are getting this message: "If you don't live with the owner of this account, you need your own account to keep watching."
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