May 04 J.Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as pandemic chokes retail By Associated Press More retail bankruptcies are expected in coming weeks with the doors of thousands of stores still locked. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 3:32 Missouri restaurant plans for cautious reopening this week Money from the Cares Act has been distributed to many small businesses across the country. And while it has helped, some owners say it’s time to get back to work. Karina Mitchell recently spoke with Ben Huhman, owner of the… Continue watching
May 03 Watch 6:12 Meat plant closures trickle down to grain production By Melanie Saltzman, Laura Fong Iowa is the largest producer of pork and corn in the U.S. As many meat processing plants shut their doors due to COVID-19, demand for pigs plummeted. The effects have trickled down the supply chain to the farmers who raise… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 5:27 Tenant groups call for a rent strike as economy flounders By Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo The first of May marked the second rent day since coronavirus shutdowns began. With more than 30 million people filing for unemployment benefits in recent weeks, tenant groups across the country on Friday called for a rent strike until the… Continue watching
May 02 Solar, wind energy struggle as coronavirus takes toll By Cathy Bussewitz, John Flesher, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press The U.S. renewable energy industry is reeling from the new coronavirus pandemic, which has delayed construction, put thousands of skilled laborers out of work and sowed doubts about solar and wind projects on the drawing board. Continue reading
May 01 WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 01 Sale of internet's dot-org suffix nixed after protests By Tali Arbel, Associated Press After widespread opposition, the organization overseeing internet domain names has voted against the $1.1 billion sale of the dot-org online registry to an investment firm. Continue reading
May 01 Watch 7:16 The CEO of Waffle House on how his restaurants are adapting to COVID-19 More than a dozen states relaxed their stay-at-home orders Friday, but some southern states began lifting restrictions earlier, allowing beauty salons, restaurants and other businesses to reopen at their discretion. The iconic Waffle House chain resumed limited dine-in service this… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 4:55 How these essential workers feel about the risks they face Across the country, essential workers are maintaining goods and services, despite the risks posed by the pandemic. Grocery store employees, bus drivers and sanitation workers are in close contact with the public, and many say they don't have what they… Continue watching
May 01 How the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected agriculture and the way we eat By William Masters, Econofact Impacts of COVID-19 on the food sector are among its most visible and important economic consequences. Continue reading