Stories Tagged as
COVID-19
How one hairstylist is preparing to get back to work
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 12, 2020
As Idaho reopens, Ashley Nelson is getting back in touch with clients and hoping they will be loyal to her.
Buy America order could worsen medical supply shortages, economists say
May 12, 2020
More than 200 economists have signed a letter to President Trump and congressional leaders. They say a Buy America order the Trump administration is contemplating for medical supplies would push up prices and exacerbate shortages.
Does measuring inflation matter during a pandemic?
May 12, 2020
How prices of many basic goods and services change usually tells us a lot about where the economy is headed.
Federal student loan interest rates drop to historic low
May 12, 2020
But with high unemployment and economic uncertainty will students want to take on loans?
UK universities stand to lose billions if the pandemic keeps foreign students away
May 12, 2020
Hundreds of thousands of foreign students may not enroll at British schools in the next academic year.
What are ETFs and why is the Fed pouring billions into them?
May 12, 2020
The Federal Reserve is prepared to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in corporate bond ETFs to support businesses, and make it possible for these businesses to borrow during the Coronavirus downturn.
Flying is going to be very different post-coronavirus
by
Jack Stewart
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 could change airports and the experience onboard planes as much as 9/11 did, according to some experts.
For public good, not for profit.
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.
Still waiting for your stimulus money? The deadline for direct deposit information is Wednesday.
May 12, 2020
About 20 million Americans are still waiting.
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.