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Why Farmers Are Dumping Milk, Even as People Go Hungry Apr 27, 2020

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About half of the nation's food is typically consumed in group settings like restaurants and schools. Quickly rerouting the supply chain isn't easy.

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When Government Fails, Makers Come to the Rescue Apr 24, 2020

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Need masks and face shields? You got it. A network of tinkerers comes in handy when lives are on the line and the authorities are asleep at the wheel.

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The US and China Want a Divorce, but Neither Can Afford One Apr 23, 2020

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For all the talk of moving production and supply chains out of China, governments and companies lack the trillions that would be needed as they battle the pandemic.

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Instacart Workers Are Still Waiting for Those Safety Supplies Apr 22, 2020

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Instacart promised it would provide masks and sanitizer kits weeks ago. Now the company claims the delay is by design.

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The Influencer Economy Hurtles Toward Its First Recession Apr 21, 2020

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Faced with a pandemic on the one hand and slashed budgets on the other, some industry insiders say it’s time for influencing to evolve.

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Venture-Backed Startups Debate the Ethics of Taking US Loans Apr 20, 2020

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Some investors are urging their portfolio companies to leave government assistance for restaurants and hairdressers.

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How the Pandemic Has Reshaped One City's Restaurants Apr 17, 2020

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In the struggle to stay afloat, independent eateries in Portland, Oregon, are adapting their workflows, their menus, and their business plans to serve customers under lockdown.

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French Regulator Says Google Must Pay to Link to News Sites Apr 16, 2020

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Despite the EU's new copyright directive, Google has so far refused to pay fees in order to send sites traffic.Â

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When School Is Online, the Digital Divide Grows Greater Apr 15, 2020

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Most US schools are closed, with instruction shifting to the internet. That's a problem for millions of people without reliable broadband, including 20 percent of rural students.

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This Pandemic Is a 'Fork in the Road' for Gig Worker Benefits Apr 14, 2020

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As Covid-19 keeps people indoors, delivery and other contract workers are more visible than ever—making this a pivotal time for them to secure basic rights.

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