May 29, 2020

Some of those temporary layoffs might become permanent

For the week of March 14, there were 281,000 new claims, the highest level for initial claims since Sept. 2, 2017. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Today, we do the numbers. Plus: tourism, bar reopenings and problems in the supply chain.

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COVID-19

Millions of Americans are waiting for their jobs to come back. They might not.

by Mitchell Hartman

May 29, 2020

Almost one in four business owners worry their companies won't survive the pandemic, according to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey.

A boarded-up restaurant in San Francisco. Many layoffs that were believed to be temporary may become permanent, especially those involving higher-cost workers.

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As Austin bars open again, owners try to balance revenue and safety

by Andy Uhler

May 29, 2020

Texas saloons and bars have lost at least $600 million since the pandemic forced them to shut down.

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Around the world, tourism boards are vying for your post-pandemic travel dollars

by Marielle Segarra

May 29, 2020

Scotland, Switzerland, South Africa, Germany, Mexico, Indonesia — they all want to be first on your list when you can travel again.

Tourists visit Edinburgh Castle in Scotland in January. In some countries, tourism can account for 20% or even 30% of GDP.

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Incomes rose in April, but only because of government relief payments

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

May 29, 2020

The Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that personal income rose by 10.5% in April. But without government relief payments, it would have fallen by roughly 5%.

President Trump signs the CARES Act in March. Personal income rose last month mainly due to the relief payments included in the act.

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Companies scramble to protect their supply chains

by Sabri Ben-Achour

May 29, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities. Some firms are even supporting partners financially to keep vital links intact.

Workers produce N95 face masks at a Honeywell factory in Phoenix. Personal protective gear is part of a solid supply chain.

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Music from the episode

Becoming a Tree Richard Houghten

Sea Legs The Shins

Wicked Game Chris Isaak

Make Me Better Little People

Sweat Moss Of Aura

Stay a While The Cactus Channel

Vale Maribou State

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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