Airbnb's Share Price More Than Doubles In Market Debut
Airbnb has reached a big milestone amid a massive slowdown in the travel and tourism sector during the pandemic — its shares more than doubled in their debut on Thursday.
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'The Perfect Storm': How Vaccine Misinformation Spread To The Mainstream
False claims about COVID-19 vaccines are spreading widely on social media, researchers warn. They could undermine public health efforts to curb the pandemic.
Unemployment Claims Spike Amid Countrywide Coronavirus Surges
New unemployment claims jumped sharply last week, as a surge in coronavirus cases put new stress on the U.S. economy. The rise in unemployment comes as various relief programs are about to expire.
Jobless Claims Jump To More Than 850,000
A new sign of economic woes for Americans during the pandemic: Unemployment claims reported Thursday morning by the government jump just as many federal relief programs are set to expire.
As Climate Envoy, Kerry To Seek 'Ambition' With 'Humility'
One challenge facing John Kerry in his new role as climate envoy to President-elect Joe Biden will be to convince other governments the U.S. will abide by its commitments.
What Joe Biden Can (And Can't) Do To Stimulate This Pandemic Economy On His Own
With a closely divided Congress, President-elect Joe Biden's economic agenda may depend on what his incoming administration can do on its own.
Unemployment Claims Jump Just Before Critical Aid Programs Are Set To Expire
Jobless claims rose sharply last week as critical relief programs, including expanded jobless benefits, are due to expire the day after Christmas.
U.S. Government May Find It Hard To Get More Doses Of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine
A Pfizer board member says the government declined to buy more doses beyond the initial 100 million already agreed upon. Demand from other countries could complicate future purchases.
AGs' Lawsuit Accuses Facebook Of Gobbling Up Competitive Threats
A group of 48 attorneys general accuse Facebook of having "monopoly power" and harming users and companies alike. Now they have filed a lawsuit. NPR's Noel King talks to Connecticut AG William Tong.
Many Would Like Direct Payments Included In Next Relief Package
As Congress argues over what should go in the next coronavirus relief aid, cash from the government is popular with many. But economists say it's not the best way to prop up a sagging economy.