New Jobless Claims Dip Below 1 Million For 1st Time Since March
Initial unemployment claims had been above 1 million for 20 straight weeks. The total receiving unemployment also dipped, to 28.3 million, as of July 25.
Economy
Trump Executive Orders On Unemployment See States Footing Part Of The Bill
Louisiana and other states are struggling to keep unemployment state funds afloat, now the Trump administration wants them to contribute more money to federal benefits.
Cone Health Plans Merger With Virginia-Based Health Care System
Cone Health is planning to merge with Sentara, a larger health care system based in Norfolk, Virginia.
Payroll Tax Delay To Boost Take-Home Pay, But Don't Spend It Yet
President Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop collecting payroll taxes this fall in an effort to boost workers' paychecks. But the move is temporary, and could spark headaches in 2021.
U.S. Sees Housing Boom Amid Economic Crisis
Most of the U.S. economy is in decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but home sales are skyrocketing at a record pace. NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money discusses the boom.
House Majority Leader On Coronavirus Relief Bill
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., about negotiations over coronavirus relief bill and President Trump's executive actions over the weekend.
Tell Your Story: How Are You Coping In The Coronavirus Economy?
It's been about five months since our economy ground to a halt. How has the pandemic affected your job, your finances and your family?
White House Economic Adviser On Relief During The Pandemic
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Joseph Lavorgna, chief economist of the White House's National Economic Council, about economic relief during the coronavirus pandemic and the priorities going forward.
Millions Turn To Stock Trading During Pandemic, But Some See Trouble For The Young
Stock trading has become easier and cheaper than ever. And people stuck at home during the pandemic have flocked to it. But have venues like Robinhood made it too risky for inexperienced investors?
Secret Gyms And The Economics Of Prohibition
COVID-19 safeguards have created a black market for gyms.