“It’s going to be hard until the situation stabilizes,” said one expert.
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Historic food stamp increase can also boost economy
Every $1 spent on food stamps generates $1.67 in economic activity.
Extreme heat threatens outdoor workers
As extreme heat increases, so does the danger to outdoor workers and their earnings.
Spirit Airlines says canceled flights cost $50M, hurt bookings
The airline said the service meltdown that started in late July and a rise in Covid-19 cases are causing more last-minute cancellations and softer bookings.
Will communities of color be left behind by the electric car revolution?
While the White House is driving a proposal to accelerate electric vehicle usage to combat carbon emissions, advocacy groups say Black and brown neighborhoods must benefit, too.
U.S. agency opens formal probe into Tesla Autopilot system
The U.S. government has opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system.
Bezos’ Blue Origin takes NASA to court over SpaceX lunar lander contract
Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin filed a complaint in federal court against NASA over the SpaceX lunar lander contract.
As comfort food takes over, will we ever want white tablecloth dining again?
The pandemic hasn’t killed fine dining — but it is forcing it to evolve.
Heat waves aren't just scorching people, they are incinerating local businesses
“The hotter it gets, the more it’s about need-based shopping,” said one weather intelligence analyst.
We're all fed up with the pandemic, latest consumer sentiment study shows
“The extraordinary surge in negative economic assessments also reflects an emotional response, mainly from dashed hopes that the pandemic would soon end,” said one economist.