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Broadway star Leslie Odom, Jr. highlights the resilience of small businesses during Covid pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of small businesses were forced to close their doors, but minority-owned businesses were hit harder than those owned by white people. NBC News’ Joe Fryer spoke with Broadway star Leslie Odom, Jr. about teaming up with Wells Fargo to share how a diverse group of small businesses across the country continued serving their communities throughout the pandemic.
Big tech blue collar workers cling to hope for return to work soon
As tech companies continue to delay return to offices, some service workers hope for a full return in the coming months.
New China law tightens control over companies' data on users
The data protection law follows anti-monopoly and other enforcement actions against companies including e-commerce giant Alibaba and games and social media operator Tencent.
Netflix insider trading suspect pleads guilty to scheme that netted $3 million, feds say
Junwoo Chon, of Bellevue, Washington, faces as long as 20 years behind bars.
Car buyers pay as chip shortage outlook dims
Carmakers hoped their chip shortage would end by fall. Now it, and higher prices, may stretch into 2022.
The shipping supply chain is stressed from Covid. That makes it ripe for hackers.
The global supply chain, where goods are shipped all over the world, is already stretched thin thanks to a year and a half of operating during a pandemic.
Proposed fines for unruly passengers top $1 million, FAA says
In a typical year, the FAA sees 100 to 150 formal cases of bad passenger behavior. Since January, the FAA has reported nearly 3,900 incidents.
Crypto traders who lost millions want 'justice and compensation.' Will they get either?
Traders are teaming up to take legal action against the crypto exchange, but they face an uphill battle.
Remote workers could face cuts to pay, visibility
Two-thirds of managers said employees who work remotely are easier to replace than people who show up at the office every day.