ECONOMY

During Pandemic, Community Supported Agriculture Sees Membership Spike

6:31am May 14, 2020

by Eric Westervelt

The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted supply chains and left some farmers reeling. But community supported agriculture, or CSAs, have flourished as consumers seek deliveries for boxes of fresh produce.

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Economy

Listener Questions On The State Of The U.S. Economy, Continued

10:01pm May 13, 2020

by Scott Horsley

NPR's chief economics correspondent takes listener questions about the state of the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Economy

Listener Questions On The State Of The U.S. Economy

9:51pm May 13, 2020

by Scott Horsley

NPR's chief economics correspondent takes listener questions about the state of the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic.

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What Happened Today: Grocery Prices Spike, Asymptomatic Carriers Questions

9:33pm May 13, 2020

by Pien Huang

NPR's global health correspondent answers listener questions about asymptomatic carriers of the coronavirus.

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A patient with suspected COVID-19 arrives at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn in early April. Even as the risk of big medical bills climbs, many Americans are losing their jobs and health insurance right now.

Coronavirus Reset: How To Get Health Insurance Now

5:47pm May 13, 2020

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

At least 27 million Americans who lost their jobs in recent weeks also lost their health insurance, a new report finds. Others lacked a health plan even before COVID-19 hit. Here's how to find help.

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Coronavirus Update: California Partially Reopens

4:11pm May 13, 2020

NPR's correspondents update on the latest coronavirus news, including the effectiveness of infrared temperature checks and California's partial reopening.

Community leader Christel Galindez Garcia (left), distributes cooked meals to people in need. On May 6, she also brought cupcakes to the home of Elia Gonzalez, whose daughter Angellia turned six that day.

'Mamá, I'm Still Hungry': In Puerto Rico, Child Hunger Becomes A Flashpoint

1:43pm May 13, 2020

by Adrian Florido

After weeks of public pressure, Puerto Rico's governor allowed some school cafeterias to provide meals for children during the pandemic. But many on the island say it's not enough.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the economy should recover once the coronavirus is under control. But he cautioned that without more help, many small businesses may not survive that long.

Fed Chief Says More Relief Spending May Be 'Costly, But Worth It'

11:38am May 13, 2020

by Scott Horsley

Jerome Powell said the economy should recover once the coronavirus is under control. But the central bank chief cautioned that without more help, many small businesses may not survive that long.

The latest inflation data offers a snapshot of Americans' new pandemic spending habits. Prices are down for most goods and services but up sharply for groceries.

We're Eating At Home And It's Costing Us More

11:07am May 13, 2020

by Scott Horsley

The latest inflation data offers a snapshot of Americans' new pandemic spending habits. Prices are down for most goods and services but up sharply for groceries.

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Millions Of Americans Have Lost Health Insurance As Unemployment Soars

5:55am May 13, 2020

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

A report from the Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that 27 million people have recently lost health insurance, which most people get through their jobs. Getting new coverage can be complicated.