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- Should you avoid malls, subway poles and handshakes to protect against coronavirus?4 Mar 2020—MarketWatchSome Americans are changing what they touch and where they go out of fear they’ll catch COVID-19, the sometimes-deadly virus that has caused respiratory illness in thousands worldwide. But experts advise striking a common-sense balance between nonchalance and paralysis. Many U.S. consumers are avoiding certain public spaces in response to the novel coronavirus, which had sickened at least 92,303 people and killed 3,131 by Tuesday, including 106 confirmed cases and six deaths in the U.S....
- ‘It’s a very unfortunate conundrum.’ As coronavirus spreads, the CDC urges sick workers to stay home — but what if you don’t get paid sick leave?2 Mar 2020—MarketWatchAs scientists race to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has prescribed “everyday preventive actions” to stem the spread of respiratory diseases, including staying home when sick. But some low-wage and gig workers might have a tough choice on their hands: heeding public-health guidance or earning a paycheck. The U.S. has 86 confirmed cases. However, the majority of COVID-19 cases and deaths have occurred in mainland China. There were...
- Here’s how to show empathy as a leader — or at least fake it31 Aug 2017—MarketWatchThe ratings are in for President Trump’s trip to survey hurricane-ravaged Texas: heavy on enthusiasm, low on empathy. The President -- who spoke words of encouragement to victims and marveled at nature’s might after Tropical Storm Harvey thrashed the Lone Star State -- did not meet with victims, mention the numerous fatalities or tour the most disaster-ravaged parts of the state. While he struck an optimistic note in front of some Trump supporters in the state (“I love you, you are special,...
- If the coronavirus spreads in America, food delivery companies could see a surge in demand — are they ready? and what the Democratic presidential candidates want to do to your taxes28 Feb 2020—MarketWatchBarron’s wants to recognize people and organizations whose products, services, or education programs are making an impact to improve the financial health of individuals across the U.S. Be sure to head to barrons.com/celebrates for more information and to submit a nomination by March 15 for the Barron’s Celebrates: Financial Empowerment program. TGIF, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories: Personal Finance Austin and Nashville were the U.S.’s hottest job markets last year These...
- Where the Democratic candidates stand on affordable housing, and coronavirus fatality rates vary wildly depending on age, gender and medical history26 Feb 2020—MarketWatchBarron’s wants to recognize people and organizations whose products, services, or education programs are making an impact to improve the financial health of individuals across the U.S. Be sure to head to barrons.com/celebrates for more information and to submit a nomination by March 15 for the Barron’s Celebrates: Financial Empowerment program. Happy Wednesday, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories: Personal Finance Coronavirus fatality rates vary wildly depending on age, gender and...
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