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Who will advise Trump on reopening the U.S.? White House to set new pandemic council

Who will advise Trump on reopening the U.S.? White House to set new pandemic council

President Trump said he would announce on Tuesday who would help him decided when to ease up on social distancing guidelines meant to mitigate the public health impact of coronavirus. Watch Tuesday’s White House coronavirus task force briefing live around 4 p.m.
by Philip Ewing

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Monday Economic Report: Is a depression looming?

On this edition of the Monday Economic Report, MPR senior economics contributor Chris Farrell talks about the difficulty in filing for unemployment, small businesses and the pandemic’s impact on real estate.
by Chris Farrell, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Indie booksellers turn virtual in response to pandemic

Indie booksellers turn virtual in response to pandemic

Many small bookstores are being nimble during the pandemic as they try to serve customers, even as they try to keep their heads above water.
by Euan Kerr

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A pound of flour to go? Restaurants are selling groceries now

A pound of flour to go? Restaurants are selling groceries now

Some restaurants are adding toilet paper, fresh vegetables and other staples to their menus. They rely on different supply chains than grocery stores, so there's still plenty of yeast to be had.
by Camila Domonoske

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How to get your $1,200 emergency payment faster — But watch out for debt collectors

How to get your $1,200 emergency payment faster — But watch out for debt collectors

The federal government has begun sending $1,200 checks to millions of Americans. But some who need the money the most may have trouble actually getting it, and debt collectors may want it too.
by Chris Arnold

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Is it ethical to shop during a pandemic?

Is it ethical to shop during a pandemic?

We are buying almost everything online right now. And stores are encouraging this — to slow the spread of COVID-19. But they’re also offering sales and discounts in hopes that we buy more. Is it ethical to take advantage, knowing that workers packaging up your recent purchases in warehouses and people delivering those items to your home could be at risk of getting sick?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Amazon puts new grocery-delivery customers on hold as demand explodes

Amazon puts new grocery-delivery customers on hold as demand explodes

The company also plans to hire 75,000 additional workers. And it says it will devote some hours at Whole Foods to online orders only and make other changes to keep up with a crush of demand.
by Alina Selyukh

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