Paying Pandemic Bills Requires Changes In Wealth Gap, Dalio Says
NPR's Noel King Talks to Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, about how the economy might change in a post-pandemic world.
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News Brief: Reopening States, Jobless Claims, India's COVID-19 Crisis
President Trump will give guidance to governors on reopening states. First-time claims for jobless benefits will be announced. And in India, fears contact-tracing has crossed into discrimination.
Ford Motor Company's Car Production Shifted To Make Ventilators
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Adrian Price, Ford's director of manufacturing, about the company's efforts to repurpose equipment used to make cars to now make ventilators and other medical supplies.
Questions About Travel During The Epidemic
The pandemic has upended global travel. Catharine Hamm, travel editor for the Los Angeles Times, answers listener questions on how to travel smart and get refunds on canceled trips.
What Happened Today: Economic Recovery News And Advice
NPR's chief economics correspondent takes listener questions about the state of the economy and economic relief measures during the pandemic.
S.C. Senator Says Getting COVID-19 Information To African Americans Will 'Save Lives'
The coronavirus is hitting African Americans especially hard. Republican Sen. Tim Scott says the federal government is trying to keep black communities informed.
Coronavirus Updates: Retail Numbers, WHO Scrambling After Funding Cut
NPR economic, science and diplomatic reporters recap the latest developments in the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Top Wall Street Regulators Warn Against Coronavirus Investment Scams
The leaders of the Securities and Exchange Commission's enforcement division say they are taking aggressive action to combat potential investment fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report: Adding Trump's Name To Checks Will Delay Them. IRS Says They're On Schedule
The IRS said the economic relief payments "are going out on schedule, as planned, without delay." The Washington Post reported that Trump's name would be included on the checks, an unprecedented step.
India Call Centers Scramble To Adapt To Working From Home
India call centers provide tech support to credit card companies, airlines and even police and fire departments in the United States. They too have had to adapt under coronavirus lockdown.