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Empty Steel Canyons In NYC As Commuters WFH?
May 26, 2020

Amid the wreckage left by the pandemic — the lost jobs, shuttered businesses, and of course, the fatalities — one victim may be the daily grind of the 9 to 5, and, specifically, the daily commute. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Millions Tested In Wuhan Amid Fears Of Second COVID Wave
May 26, 2020

The Chinese city of Wuhan, ground zero for the global pandemic, has conducted nearly seven million coronavirus tests in 12 days, Bloomberg News reported.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Coronavirus Refund: Doobie Brothers Postpone Tour, Let Fans Request Refunds
May 26, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Rock bands are offering reimbursements for concerts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Reopening Trends: Consumers Spending More On Gas, Kids Still Home From School
May 25, 2020

As the U.S. begins procedures to tentatively reopen, the entire country has seen only a few across-the-board trends: namely, that people are filling up their gas tanks more and are still not going to schools. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Why ‘Dining Out’ Is About To Become A Much More Literal Term
May 23, 2020

Memorial Day weekend is upon us – which means here in the United States, summer is officially setting up to begin. Sort of. With the outbreak of an international pandemic, our summer plans have been rather modified, as consumers seem to be considering what the safest...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Jimmy Buffett Fans To Get Reimbursement Option For Tour
May 22, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Rock bands are offering reimbursements for concerts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Uber Assisted Nearly 50K Workers With $19M During Pandemic
May 21, 2020

Uber said it has so far spent $19 million assisting almost 50,000 drivers and food delivery couriers who came down with the coronavirus or were forced to self-quarantine. In addition, some 450,000 workers received personal protection equipment (PPE). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Digital Living And Post-COVID America
May 21, 2020

The late, somewhat eccentric economist Howard Ruff famously said, “It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” It’s a meditation on fiscal preparedness. As it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic, there wasn’t even time for Ruff’s maxim to apply. Just chaos and aftermath. Get the...

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Republicans Reject Second Stimulus Bill
May 20, 2020

Congressional Republican leaders say they will study the impact of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act before giving the green light to any new COVID-19 stimulus spending, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...