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President Biden defends economic recovery, says it’s a marathon, not a sprint
A White House economic adviser says the disappointing jobs numbers are not a result of extra unemployment benefits. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3 PM EST…
Analysts shocked as jobs report misses expectations by a mile
U.S. employers added 266,000 jobs in April, well short of the million projected by economists. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3 PM EST on ABC News…
Layoffs fall to lowest levels in more than a year
A number of big companies hope to entice workers back to its industries by hiking wages and introducing other incentives, including signing bonuses and paid…
Latest jobs report looks promising | WNT
Employers added 943,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate fell to 5.4%. President Joe Biden called that “indisputable” proof his recovery plan is working….
What to do if you find yourself suddenly unemployed
Personal financial expert Farnoosh Taroobi joins us with advice for those who just lost their job, or fear they may soon be laid off. source
What is in the $2 trillion relief plan? | WNT
The biggest stimulus package in America history will offer help for the unemployed, loans to small business and $1,200 cash payments to millions of Americans….
Farmers throw out milk, produce as schools, restaurants remain shut down
Shay Myers talks about being forced to discard produce from his farm while food banks around the country are struggling to keep up with the…
Restaurants get creative to keep doors open, feed health care workers
Eating establishments across the country have been forced to shutter to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but some have found creative ways to keep…
Inside 2 massive food banks feeding families affected by COVID-19
“Nightline” gets an inside look at food banks in San Antonio, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, that are serving many in their community who never sought…
26 million Americans now unemployed from COVID-19
As Congress passes $484 billion in new aid, what comes next to help revive the economy? ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST & 9EST…
Photographing the class of 2020 | ABC News
Matt Mendelsohn takes poignant portraits of seniors graduating from a Virginia high school amid closures caused by COVID-19. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST…
Manafort granted early release
ABC News’ Pierre Thomas discussed former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort’s release to home confinement amid coronavirus concerns. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST…
San Francisco mayor calls on billionaires to step up
Mayor London Breed discussed her city’s response to COVID-19 and how some of its wealthiest citizens should be contributing more. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
Can we socially distance on airplanes?
ABC News’ Gio Benitez on growing calls for the government to mandate safer skies during the pandemic. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST &…
By the Numbers: Kroger and Walmart hiring
While the economic outlook is grim for most, the grocery and retail giants are adding employees and offering new bonuses. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
Feeding children left hungry by COVID-19
ABC News’ Will Carr reports on a U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative getting millions of meals to rural children. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at…
Future of dining out in question because of COVID-19
Owners and chefs said the restaurant industry needs a massive rescue effort in order to survive the pandemic. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST…
Pfizer designs manufacturing line for potential vaccine
ABC News’ Alex Perez looks at the pharmaceutical giant’s vaccine manufacturing line as clinical trials ramp up. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST &…
Signs of strength during COVID-19 pandemic | ABC News
A 6-year-old starts an ice cream truck for neighborhood, Matt Damon surprises an Irish radio show and flowers for front-line workers. ABC News Live Prime,…
Senate Republicans to unveil economic relief package today
Under the plan, laid-off workers will get up to 70% of their former wages. ABC’s Karina Mitchell reports. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More…
