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The social media giant gave $100 million to help local news during the pandemic, but it still makes you hunt for trusted sources. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreHow Decades of Offshoring Led to a Mask Shortage in a Pandemic
US companies have shifted production overseas, especially to China. We got cheaper products. But now we can’t make vital health care supplies. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreA Rush Back to ‘Normal’ Would Be the Blunder of the Century
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warns that trying to restart the US economy too soon would put countless lives in danger and risk far more economic damage. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreOpen Source Fonts Are Love Letters to the Design Community
Typefaces that can be freely used and modified give others a chance to hone their craft—and share valuable feedback. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreElizabeth Warren’s Campaign Is Making Its Software Open Source
The team developed its own software to coordinate volunteers and synthesize voter data. Now it’s posting the code to GitHub. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWhat Amazon Workers Are Facing as Coronavirus Spreads in the US
Amazon has emerged as an essential service during the coronavirus pandemic. Warehouse and delivery workers say they’re risking their health to provide it. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreChina Goes Back to Work as the Coronavirus Rages On Elsewhere
Big companies are recalling workers, with safety precautions. Malls and restaurants are reopening to crowds. Powered by WPeMatico
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