Many Cities Halt Evictions, But Renters Still Need Help In the midst of a pandemic where people are supposed to stay home, many municipalities have halted evictions. But housing advocates want to see more action to help people who can't pay rent. Chris Arnold
A Dallas Taqueria Copes With The Age Of COVID-19 NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Luis Olvera, who owns the Trompo taqueria in Dallas, about how the coronavirus has impacted his small business.
As Coronavirus-Hit Industries Request Bailouts, Not All Want To Oblige Them Congress is forming plans to rescue businesses hit hard by the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, just as it did during the 2008 financial crisis. But not everyone thinks it's a good idea. Jim Zarroli
America's Shopping List: Here's What We're Buying The Most Thermometers and cleaning supplies are seeing spikes in demand, predictably — but now so are snacks and perishable food items. See the latest rundown of what's been selling. Camila Domonoske
The Economy Is Getting Hit Hard And The Forecasts Are Scary Forecasters say the government's aggressive efforts to slow the spread of the virus will trigger the sharpest slowdown in the economy on record. Some see GDP shrinking a staggering 24%. Scott Horsley
We're Barreling Toward An Epic Glut Of Oil The supply of oil has surged as the coronavirus pandemic has destroyed demand. Prices have plummeted and analysts are starting to ask if the world will have enough space to store all the extra oil. Camila Domonoske
What to do when your retirement plan goes up in smoke during a global pandemic Amy and Walt were just about to retire. Then, the biggest point loss ever for the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit, and their retirement plan went up in smoke for the second time in just over a decade. David Hyde
Tax Deadline Extended To July 15 Over Coronavirus Pandemic "All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties," Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday. Merrit Kennedy
Margrethe Vestager: How Can We Ensure Fair Competition Online? When we shop in a store, we're used to having options. But in a digital economy controlled by tech monopolies, choice isn't built in. Margrethe Vestager is on a mission to change that. NPR/TED Staff
Edward Snowden: Why Does Online Privacy Matter? Edward Snowden revealed government programs that collected our private data. Today, he says private corporations have become just as intrusive—but without the restraints placed on government. NPR/TED Staff
