In NYC, Waiting For A COVID-19 Test Is A Business Opportunity
A business that traditionally provided line standers for Broadway shows and other events, now serves people who don't want to wait hours outside a health clinic.
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Food Writer On The Future Of Black-Owned Restaurants In The Bay Area
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Justin Phillips, a food writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, about the potential demise of many Black-owned restaurants in the Bay Area.
Extended Paycheck Protection Program May Not Be Enough To Help Small Businesses
Many small businesses are hanging by a thread right now. Congress has approved another round of loans to help keep their doors open, but it won't be enough to help the hardest hit.
News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, 2021 Economy, Brexit
The United States' COVID-19 vaccine rollout process has gotten off to a slow start. We look back and ahead at the economy. And, The UK officially departs from the EU.
What's Ahead For The Economy In 2021?
2021 could be a year of healing for both people and the economy. As the calendar turns over a new year, we'll look back at how the economy fared in 2020 and at what lies ahead.
Group Behind Alleged Russia Hack Broke Into Microsoft's Internal Systems
Microsoft previously said it was among thousands of companies that discovered malware on its systems. But now it is revealing the attack allowed hackers to access its closely guarded source code.
This Year's Car Sales Exceeded Expectation Despite The Pandemic
Forecasts for new-car sales show that automakers are finishing this year strong. Retail sales have done far better than anticipated, and average car prices have climbed to record highs.
The Fate Of Local Budgets Without Enough Money In The Relief Bill
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Tracy Gordon, a senior fellow with the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, about how the pandemic continues to affect local government funding.
Stocks 2020: A Stunning Crash, Then A Record-Setting Boom Created Centibillionaires
The stock market meltdown made way to a stunning rebound that made the rich a lot richer. What happened?
Yurts, Igloos And Pop-Up Domes: How Safe Is 'Outside' Restaurant Dining This Winter?
A quick pivot to outdoor dining helped many restaurants survive pandemic restrictions. Now some have added temporary shelters to accommodate winter weather. The safest don't have walls, experts say.