The Economic Fallout Of The Pandemic Has Had A Profound Effect On Women
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Economic Policy Institute Senior Economist Elise Gould about the pandemic's economic effects on women and minorities.
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Politics Chat: Biden Pushes For New Coronavirus Aid Package
The Biden administration is pushing for quick action on new pandemic aid. Congressional Republicans are trying to turn the page on the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
CDC Issues Sweeping New Mask Mandate For U.S. Travelers, Extends Eviction Moratorium
The new travel order will require passengers to wear face coverings on nearly all forms of public transportation, including airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares.
Promising COVID-19 Vaccine News Has Some Itching To Travel Again
"People are tired of being at home," one travel advisor says as an industry decimated by the pandemic begins to see small signs that a recovery might be on the way.
Itching To Travel Again, Some Americans Take Advantage Of Lower Airfare
Despite a slow vaccine rollout, Americans are hoping they'll be able to travel safely soon. And with relatively low airfares and flexible change policies, some are planning that next big trip.
The Pandemic's Role In A Strike At Wholesale Produce Market
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with labor writer and organizer Luis Feliz Leon about the impacts of the pandemic on collective bargaining agreements and workers' efforts to unionize.
The Latest In The GameStop Wall Street Stock Battle
GameStop share prices surged again yesterday, after the trading app Robinhood allowed limited buys of heavily shorted stocks. It's the latest in a week where on-line traders freaked out Wall Street.
New York City Could Allow Indoor Dining For Valentine's Day
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will allow indoor dining at New York City restaurants on Feb. 14, if coronavirus cases continue along their downward trend. Restaurants would operate at 25% capacity.
As States Hustle To Distribute Vaccines, Big Business Offers A Boost Of Expertise
Large corporations such as Starbucks, Honeywell, Microsoft, Costco and Google want to help states with planning and logistics. But the potential of these partnerships is hindered by supply problems.
Shell Ordered To Compensate Nigerian Farmers Affected By Oil Spills
"Finally, there is some justice for the Nigerian people suffering the consequences of Shell's oil," said Eric Dooh, one of the Nigerian farmers who sued Shell.