Dog Walkers Not Wanted: Her Job Evaporated When People Stayed Home
Most of Beverly Pickering's dog walking and pet sitting business relies on people traveling. People aren't doing that much these days.
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School Bus Driver: I Lost My Job Over The Dispatch Radio
Angelita Wynn was driving kids back home on her afternoon run one day in March when she got word she was losing her job. With her savings dwindling, "it has led to sleepless nights and anxious days."
Europe's Economy Was Hit Hard Too, But Jobs Didn't Disappear Like In The U.S.
Many governments, especially in European countries, are handling unemployment differently, paying companies to keep their workers on the payroll until the pandemic is over.
Deluge Continues: 26 Million Jobs Lost In Just 5 Weeks
The number of people forced out of work during the coronavirus lockdown keeps soaring. Last week, 4.4 million people filed for jobless benefits, boosting the total since last month to 26 million.
There's Disagreement Over Whether States Are Ready To Reopen
As Georgia and South Carolina move toward reopening, some public health officials say it's premature. Local elected leaders say they need help to protect their communities from the pandemic.
Factories Around The World Try To Resolve Mask Shortages
From a curtain producer in Shanghai to a factory in Prague, a look at the frenzy surrounding the Personal Protective Equipment business.
COVID-19 Pandemic Puts Rural Hospitals Under Even More Pressure
Rural hospitals already walk a scalpel's edge between solvency and collapse. The coronavirus outbreak threatens to push many of them over the brink.
How To Avoid Online Harassment While Teleworking
Video conferencing became essential for some working from home during the pandemic. An NPR business correspondent explains what a Zoombomb is and advises listeners on telework safety.
What Happened Today: Trump's Order To Limit Immigration, Testing Questions
The Wall Street Journal immigration reporter Michelle Hackman and an NPR science correspondent talk about the latest executive order to suspend immigration and answer various listener questions.
Fox News Executive Tries To Rein In Stars As They Cheer On Anti-Lockdown Rallies
Fox News stars have championed protests against governors who have ordered shutdowns to contain the pandemic. A top Fox executive ordered hosts to acknowledge health risks posed by the rallies.