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The Weekly Wrap: How we're doing in the 16th week of the pandemic
Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal talks to Linette Lopez at Business Insider and David Gura at MSNBC about federal unemployment assistance, the state of economic recovery and more for the Weekly Wrap.
COVID-19
How the pandemic is creating a “low-touch” economy
by Kimberly Adams
Jul 10, 2020
Social distancing guidelines and nervous customers are pushing business to change how they operate. Some of the changes may be permanent.
Consumers are boycotting Goya, but will it work?
by Erika Beras
Jul 10, 2020
The company makes Latinx grocery staples. Its CEO just praised President Trump. Latinx activists aren't happy.
COVID-19
Lumber prices climb as people stuck at home build those gazebos they've been putting off
by Andy Uhler
Jul 10, 2020
The price of lumber is at a 2½ year high, driven by a sawmill slowdown and more interest in home projects.
COVID-19
Higher education could see big revenue losses from a sports shutdown
by Kristin Schwab
Jul 10, 2020
College sports bring TV contracts, corporate donations and other income that could be lost this year due to COVID-19.