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Soaring joblessness could shake US economy, politics for years

Mass unemployment on a scale not seen since the Great Depression has erased the economic gains of the past decade and now threatens to linger for years, fueling social discord and shaking an already polarized political system.

How 25 major US colleges plan to reopen for the fall semester

The spread of the coronavirus led many major US colleges to switch to remote coursework. Now, universities are discussing how they'll reopen.

A Small Business Guide to Setting Up Human Resources

An HR department is not a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have for most businesses. Find out how you can set up a department and create a workplace and workforce that drive success.

Companies got emergency government loans despite having months of cash

Forty-one publicly traded companies that got the emergency aid already had enough to cover basic expenses for two months or more when they applied for the funds, a Reuters analysis found -- even if their revenue dropped to zero. Thirty had three months or more of cash. Six had enough to last at least until December, according to the review, which was based on average monthly operating expenses from 2019.

Why an eccentric millionaire abandoned this castle

From a regal family estate to a raucous nightclub, the tale behind this abandoned mansion isn’t short of twists and turns.

People want to boycott Costco over mask policy

The store began requiring all shoppers to wear masks Monday.

Where a COVID-19 recession will likely hit hardest

The coronavirus pandemic is a public crisis of historic proportions, threatening the health and economic stability of millions of Americans.

Firm: Global luxury sales could collapse up to 60% in 2nd quarter

Bain predicted a full-year contraction between 20% to 35% for the personal luxury market that includes clothes, jewelry, watches, beauty products, and accessories.

How does Gilead market a pandemic treatment?

In a matter of weeks, remdesivir has gone from a shelved, failed hepatitis C treatment to the center of a national effort to treat patients suffering from covid-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.

The glut drowning the oil market

The overwhelming supply of crude is threatening one of the world’s vital industries and could prolong the economic fallout from the coronavirus.