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Coronavirus Update: Google Fully Calls Off I/O; AWS Rolls Out COVID-19 Diagnostic Initiative
March 20, 2020

Businesses and governments are adapting their operations, as well as rolling out initiatives, amid COVID-19. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus from multiple industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Cramer: Virus Could Leave US With Only 3 Retailers
March 20, 2020

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said on Friday (March 20) that he’s worried one of the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic will be that there will be only three retailers left in the U.S., according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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California Cops Enlist Drones For Lockdown
March 20, 2020

A police department in California is going to use drones equipped with loudspeakers to help with state lockdown orders imposed due to the coronavirus, according to a report by the Financial Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Coronavirus Update: Target Increases Pay, Provides Bonuses; Asda To Bring Over 5,000 Workers Onboard
March 20, 2020

The coronavirus is changing retail compensation, operations, logistics and hiring. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus focusing on retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Instagram Creator Looks To Help Restaurants With Gift Card Directory
March 20, 2020

To help local companies continue to bring in revenue amid COVID-19 restrictions, Instagram Co-founder Mike Krieger and his wife, Kaitlyn, rolled out a directory of eateries in the Bay Area offering gift cards called SaveOurFaves. Visitors can browse by location or query for restaurants in the region, according...

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Airbnb Mulls Fundraising To Recoup Coronavirus Losses
March 20, 2020

During the coronavirus crisis, certain industries, like hospitality and airline travel, have been hit especially hard. Airbnb, the company that lets people rent rooms out of their homes, is no exception, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Yelp Offers $25M In Free Ads To Coronavirus-Hit Restaurants, Bars
March 20, 2020

As restaurants struggle to stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic, Yelp says it will offer $25 million in relief to support independently owned restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Florida’s Spring Breakdown
March 20, 2020

The deluge of college students that flood into Florida each year for spring break is such a regular occurrence that they’ve become something of a seasonal indicator. The grass turns green, the birds return, the daffodils bloom – and the best and brightest of America’s universities...

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Goldman Sachs Says Week’s Unemployment Filing Is Record High
March 20, 2020

Goldman Sachs economists predict that 2.25 million people in the U.S. will have filed for unemployment benefits this week, which is the highest amount ever, according to a report by CNN. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...