Should We Shield Businesses From COVID-19 Lawsuits?
The debate over liability and the coronavirus.
Business
$600 A Week: Poverty Remedy Or Job Slayer?
The $600 weekly pandemic unemployment payments have single-handedly changed the economic equation in America as people earn more staying home than they did in the jobs they lost.
Economic Uncertainty Drives Gold Price To A Record High
Gold has soared nearly 30% this year, reaching a record settlement price of $1,931 per ounce Monday. Many analysts see it heading even higher as investors look for a "safe haven."
Delta CEO: Airline's Pandemic Strategy Is 'Putting People Over Profits'
U.S. airlines are facing unprecedented economic turmoil. CEO Ed Bastian discusses Delta's decision to fly its planes at 60% capacity and why halting the coronavirus is better than bailouts.
Volkswagen, Porsche Paid Out $9.5 Billion To Defrauded Dieselgate Drivers
The German automakers have finished compensating U.S. owners as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. Most drivers chose to replace their vehicles, not repair them, the FTC says.
On Amazon, Dubious 'Antiviral' Supplements Proliferate Amid Pandemic
Federal law generally prohibits dietary supplements from claiming to treat specific diseases or viruses. Yet NPR found more than 100 products sold on Amazon that make unsubstantiated antiviral claims.
Pandemic Puts An End To The 'Lipstick Index'
The "lipstick index" was a way for experts to measure how women spent money during hard times. But lipstick use has gone down as the pandemic has made women stay home more and wear masks in public.
Senate GOP To Release $1 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill
Senate Republicans will unveil a $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Monday. It has money for schools, businesses and testing. The measure is a starting point for negotiations with Democrats.
Congressional GOP Set To Release Latest Version Of COVID-19 Relief Package
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Kelsey Snell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about the negotiations on coronavirus relief that are expected to follow in the days and weeks ahead.
Beloved Seattle Antique Store Closes Due To Coronavirus Crisis
More than 100,000 small businesses have closed due to the pandemic. That's an economic loss, but also an emotional one for patrons of a beloved art and antiques shop in Seattle.