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COVID & Unemployment
Big jump in unemployment benefit claims from gig workers
by Erika Beras
Jan 21, 2021
More people are relying on gig work, which puts a lot of risk on the workers themselves.
How the Biden administration can undo some Trump policies
by Kimberly Adams
Jan 21, 2021
Sometimes all it takes is a signature. Other cases require allies in Congress or the courts.
Biden: Yellen needs a “Hamilton” musical. Dessa: Here you go.
by Marketplace Staff
Jan 21, 2021
We asked indie rapper and "Hamilton Mixtape" contributor Dessa to write a song about the first woman poised to be treasury secretary. Listen here.
COVID-19
United, weighed down by losses, aims to nimbly navigate COVID storm
by Andy Uhler
Jan 21, 2021
The airline expects first-quarter operating revenue to shrink as much as 70% from the same period two years ago.
COVID-19
China's vaccine diplomacy begins critical test in Brazil
by Scott Tong
Jan 21, 2021
China has been aggressively promoting its COVID-19 vaccines around the world — to provide a public good, boost its pharmaceutical industry and gain geopolitical allies.