Ireland Finds U.S. Tourists During Pandemic May Be Trouble. But So Is Their Absence There's a perception that Americans are resistant to wearing masks and are refusing to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Still, one hotel workers says, "We are missing the Americans greatly." Teri Schultz
Families Stuck At Home Turn To Board Game Catan, Sending Sales Skyrocketing It's a strategy game of trade and development and it's become a hit as people shelter at home during the pandemic. The German founder of the board game describes how he came up with Catan. Rob Schmitz
Congress Fails To Reach Agreement On New COVID-19 Relief Bill Congress is stalled in the latest round of stimulus talks, as they try to negotiate another round of pandemic relief payments. What are the economic consequences for Americans? Scott Horsley
How To Break The Monotony Of Zoom Calls During Lockdown Some executives are holding meetings inside virtual game rooms. Robbing a bank in Grand Theft Auto or going to a concert in Minecraft — the games offer a creative space where people can brainstorm.
Trump Administration Imposes Deadline For TikTok To Be Sold The U.S. operation of video-sharing app TikTok is on the market. President Trump says the company that owns the app has to sell it by next month or he will ban it over national security concerns. Bobby Allyn
Airline Food For Sale. No Plane Ticket Required "Chicken or beef?" A leading Israeli airline food company, which is struggling with most flights grounded, is selling its meals to the public as a low-cost delivery option during the pandemic. Daniel Estrin
Suits Out, Stretchy Pants In: More Retailers Go Bankrupt The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc in fashion retail, leaving a growing number of storied brands on the brink. Lord & Taylor and Jos. A. Bank are among the latest to declare bankruptcy. Alina Selyukh
Unsuitable For A Pandemic? Add Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank To Bankruptcy List The parent company Tailored Brands earlier said it would close up to 500 stores and cut 20% of corporate jobs. It's joined in pandemic bankruptcy by rival Brooks Brothers and a growing list of others. Alina Selyukh
In Washington State, So Far It's State Workers Who Have Felt The Budget Squeeze During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Washington. Austin Jenkins
House Approves Bill To Create Smithsonian Museum For American Latinos The House has passed a bill with bipartisan support to create a new Smithsonian museum dedicated to American Latinos. If signed into law, that museum still has a long way to go to become reality. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
