pandemic

A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spreads across countries or continents. It affects more people and takes more lives than an epidemic.

Economists Say 68 Pct Of Unemployed Workers Collected More Than Their Regular Wages
Economists Say 68 Pct Of Unemployed Workers Collected More Than Their Regular Wages
July 12, 2020  |  Economy

In three weeks, the $600 federal jobless benefit that has been added to the state’s unemployment checks will end. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Data: Americans Were On The Road Again Over Holiday Weekend
Data: Americans Were On The Road Again Over Holiday Weekend
July 12, 2020  |  Mobile

United States citizens took to the road to travel for the 4th of July weekend, the surging coronavirus not deterring them, CNN reported, citing cell...

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What To Watch And Read This Weekend: Pandemic Edition
What To Watch And Read This Weekend: Pandemic Edition
July 11, 2020  |  News

Like everyone else, the PYMNTS staff is working from home and using the weekends to catch up on books, streaming and movies. Here’s a sample...

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Zomato Sees COVID-19 Response Delivering Faster Profitability
Zomato Sees COVID-19 Response Delivering Faster Profitability
July 10, 2020  |  Delivery

Indian food-delivery company Zomato weathered a decrease in revenue after COVID-19 hit — but at the same time saw an increase in profitability, founder and...

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Coronavirus Refunds: 49ers Provide Reimbursement, Credit Options For Season Ticket Holders
Coronavirus Refunds: 49ers Provide Reimbursement, Credit Options For Season Ticket Holders
July 10, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, consumers might want refunds on things they have already paid for but may not...

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This Week In Payments: Retail’s Digital Shift, Uber To Buy Postmates, The Digital Yuan Advances
This Week In Payments: Retail’s Digital Shift, Uber To Buy Postmates, The Digital Yuan Advances
July 10, 2020  |  News

There was no shortage of news in payments and commerce this week, but perhaps the biggest news that didn’t make a headline was that this...

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Amazon Introduces Bigger Trucks For Pandemic-Era Deliveries
Amazon Introduces Bigger Trucks For Pandemic-Era Deliveries
July 10, 2020  |  Amazon Delivery

Amazon has launched a new style of truck that is bigger and boxier, similar to those used by competitors at the United Parcel Service (UPS),...

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How Many US Restaurants Will Survive The Pandemic?
How Many US Restaurants Will Survive The Pandemic?
July 10, 2020  |  Retail

The COVID-19 pandemic could have an unexpected casualty — a significant percentage of U.S. restaurants. After all, government shutdown orders have in many cases closed...

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Grubhub ‘State Of The Plate’ Stats Show Trends For Spicy Chicken Sandwiches, Vegan Burgers
Grubhub ‘State Of The Plate’ Stats Show Trends For Spicy Chicken Sandwiches, Vegan Burgers
July 10, 2020  |  Retail

Grubhub has published its “State of the Plate” report, looking at food trends this year, with the pandemic having resulted in much more use of the...

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