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EU Eases State Aid For Cos. As Banks Worldwide Pledge Help Funding
March 17, 2020

The coronavirus is spurring governments and companies to take action to help businesses and individuals. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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FTC Calls For Safety Measures As Coronavirus Cases Grow
March 17, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is prioritizing measures to ensure the health and safety of U.S. residents as they hunker down amid the coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Trump Seeks Up To $1,000 For Each American Impacted By Coronavirus
March 17, 2020

President Donald Trump is reportedly discussing the possibility of sending Americans $1,000 checks to help with the economic hardships brought on by the coronavirus, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Food Focus Shifts To Takeout, Delivery; McDonald’s, Doordash To Help Franchisees, Workers; Blue Apron Stock...
March 17, 2020

The dining industry — from quick-service restaurants (QSRs) to on-demand delivery platforms — is making preparations to contend with the coronavirus. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Zuckerberg Announces $1K Boost For Facebook Employees
March 17, 2020

Full-time Facebook employees will see a financial boost of $1,000 in their upcoming paychecks as the tech giant moves to assist workers during the coronavirus pandemic, CNBC reported on Tuesday (March 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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US Gov’t Talks With Big Tech About Tracking Coronavirus
March 17, 2020

The U.S. government is reportedly in talks with big tech companies about coming up with a way to use location services on cellphones to track the coronavirus, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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IKEA Donates 50K Found Masks To Swedish Hospital
March 17, 2020

On the West Coast of Sweden, workers at an IKEA store stumbled on a coronavirus-fighting treasure trove: 50,000 unused face masks to donate to a local hospital, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Uber, Lime Pause Some Ridesharing Services
March 17, 2020

In an effort to restrict the growth of COVID-19, Uber has started to halt its pooled rides option in the U.S. and Canada. The company’s Uber Eats food delivery platform and regular rides will continue to be accessible, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Coronavirus Triggers Furloughs At Marriotts Worldwide
March 17, 2020

Worldwide furloughs are happening at Marriott International in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting collapse of travel and tourism, according to reports on Tuesday (March 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...