Feb 2, 2021

Wearing a good mask is now a hard-and-fast federal rule

Passengers wear face masks to protect against COVID-19 after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on March 5, 2020. Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images

But which masks are considered OK and which aren't? And how are federal and local agencies enforcing the rule? Plus, what stock wealth might mean for GameStop. And, signs of revitalization for Black-owned farms.

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By CDC order, face masks must now be worn on all public transportation

Marketplace’s Nova Safo has more.

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GameStop

How can a company like GameStop profit from stock price surges?

by Samantha Fields

Feb 2, 2021

Companies can try to capitalize on a spike in stock prices by issuing new stock while the price is high.

Shares of GameStop, the original meme stock, have dropped again, though they’re still higher than they were in early 2021.

Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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Race and Economy

New generation is helping to revive Black-owned farms

by Leoneda Inge

Feb 2, 2021

Black farmers have struggled, but young entrepreneurs are finding ways to support them.

Gabrielle E.W. Carter and Derrick Beasley of Tall Grass Food Box, which strengthened Black growers' supply chain to get fresh food to customers.

(Photo by Leoneda Inge)

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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