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Alex Kraus / Bloomberg via Getty Images

10:41am Apr 23, 2020

World News World News Economy

Europe's Economy Was Hit Hard Too, But Jobs Didn't Disappear Like In The U.S.

by Jim Zarroli

Many governments, especially in European countries, are handling unemployment differently, paying companies to keep their workers on the payroll until the pandemic is over.
Charles Krupa / AP

9:59am Apr 23, 2020

Economy Economy

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.

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Nick Oxford / Reuters

9:56am Apr 16, 2020

National National Economy Politics & Government

10 Years Of Spectacular U.S. Job Growth Nearly Wiped Out In 4 Weeks

The number of people filing for unemployment climbed by another 5.2 million, as the toll of the nation's economic dive continues to mount. In the past four weeks, 22 million have filed claims.
Paul Sancya / AP

9:42am Apr 08, 2020

Economy Economy

Women Are Losing More Jobs In Coronavirus Shutdowns

by Scott Horsley

Millions of jobs have been lost as businesses keep their doors closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Working women have been hit hardest, accounting for nearly 60% of the early job cuts.

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NPR

11:36am Apr 03, 2020

Economy Economy

U.S. Lost 701,000 Jobs In March; Much Worse To Come

by Scott Horsley

For the first time in nearly a decade, the economy suffered a net loss of jobs as the coronavirus began to take hold in the country. The unemployment rate shot up to 4.4%.

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Connie Hanzhang Jin and Alyson Hurt / NPR

5:06pm Apr 02, 2020

National National Economy

Staggering: Record 10 Million File For Unemployment In 2 Weeks

by Avie Schneider

The staggering number of people claiming jobless benefits set a new record for the second week in a row. Much of the country has been ordered to stay at home, bringing the economy to a lurching halt.
Andrew Kelly / Reuters

11:59am Mar 26, 2020

Economy Economy Health & Safety

3.3 Million File For Unemployment Claims, Shattering Records

by Jim Zarroli

A record number of Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week as the coronavirus hammered the economy. It's nearly five times the levels seen during the Great Recession.

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Rogelio V. Solis / AP

2:28pm Mar 24, 2020

National National

From Grocery Stores To Pizza Delivery, Some Companies Are On A Hiring Spree

by Alina Selyukh

Even as millions of Americans are losing jobs in restaurants, hotels and airlines, a few industries are adding thousands of workers. They include pharmacies, online retail and delivery services.

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11:28am Mar 19, 2020

Business Business

Amazon Will Hire Thousands In North Carolina To Meet Online Demand

by Neal Charnoff

As unemployment in North Carolina is expected to skyrocket due to the spread of the coronavirus, there is one bright spot on the horizon. Amazon is preparing to hire thousands of workers.
Lucy Nicholson / Reuters

7:00pm Mar 18, 2020

Economy Economy

Unemployment Websites Are Crashing Across The Country

by Jim Zarroli

With more and more businesses shutting down around the country, a flood of new unemployment claims are pouring in. But President Trump continues to downplay the impact of the virus on the economy.
Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg via Getty Images

6:33pm Mar 18, 2020

National National Economy

Small Businesses To Washington: Please Send Money Soon Or We Won't Survive

by Chris Arnold

Many small businesses have just a couple of weeks worth of cash on hand to pay rent and make payroll. Half of Americans own or work at a small business and they need help soon to stay afloat.

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4:19pm Mar 10, 2020

Youth Youth Education

Greensboro's 100 Males Mentoring Program Nears Goal

by David Ford

A new initiative in Greensboro is pairing male mentors with local boys in need of guidance. The 100 Males Mentoring program kicked off in January.

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