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Social distancing rules have reduced many eateries to delivery and take out. But apps like Uber Eats exact a 25 percent toll on their shrinking revenue. Powered by WPeMatico

Plus: The DIY movement, the Long Tail theory of the internet, and wild animals in the streets. Powered by WPeMatico

Tips for staying active during the pandemic are one thing. But some influencers are pushing unscientific claims about “immunity boosting” merch. Powered by WPeMatico

The search giant is disclosing trends in visits to broad categories of places, as a tool for public health officials. Powered by WPeMatico

Initially criticized for covering up and failing to control the virus, China is rebranding its response as a symbol of leadership and strength. Powered by WPeMatico

The US is short of ventilators to help Covid-19 patients breathe. Ford, GM, and satellite-launch company Virgin Orbit are trying to fill the gap. Powered by WPeMatico

UC Berkeley’s Costas Spanos thinks you should track your workers and hand over the lights and temperature controls to artificial intelligence. Powered by WPeMatico

Governors of a half-dozen states worry about the economic fallout of forcing businesses to close and say there’s no clear guidance from Washington. Powered by WPeMatico

Mohammad Mosaed, a reporter who criticized the Iranian government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, has been arrested and banned from social media. Powered by WPeMatico

Consumer advocates fear  the deal will reduce competition and lead to higher prices. But regulators and a federal judge let it proceed. Powered by WPeMatico