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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about where the money will come from to pay for congressional relief packages.

Colleges around the country are expecting significant shortfalls — up to $1 billion for some universities. Many are turning to hiring freezes and layoffs despite rich endowments.

Two dams have breached near Midland, Mich., causing major flooding and forcing thousands to evacuate. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Midland Mayor Maureen Donker about what happened.

State unemployment offices have been slammed as 36 million Americans have lost their jobs. Now, individuals and the U.S. economy are depending on these often underfunded operations to step up.

The demand for public transportation has dropped dramatically since the pandemic began. But many essential workers in Los Angeles never stopped taking the bus to and from work every day.

In Our Daily Breather, we ask writers and artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Fayette Hauser has been crafting with friends on Zoom.

The latest coronavirus aid bill that passed the House last Friday is full of proposals Democrats have been pitching for years and includes major expansions of social safety net programs.

Countries around the world have imposed various travel bans to fight the pandemic. But those restrictions are contradicting international health regulations and might not be viable long-term.

The Federal Reserve on Monday announced several policies designed to strengthen markets during the coronavirus crisis. Still, stocks are down, minutes after the opening bell.

Demand for oil has plummeted. Prices were expected to drop, too. But speculating investors have sent oil prices on a wild ride.