In this May 27, 2020, photo, health care workers talk outside a Lowndes County coronavirus testing site in Hayneville, Ala. Experts say Lowndes County and nearby poor, mostly black counties in rural Alabama are now facing a “perfect storm” as infections tick up: a lack of access to medical care combined with poverty and the attendant health problems that can worsen the outcomes for those who become sick. (AP Photo/Jay Reeves)
United States

Surviving in America’s Black Belt amid pandemic and job loss

In this Tuesday, March 3, 2020 file photo, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pauses during a news conference to discuss an announcement from the Federal Open Market Committee, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Money

Jerome Powell likely to stress Federal Reserve’s ability to further aid economy

A “Now hiring” sign is displayed on the front door of a Staples store in Manchester, N.H., on Aug. 15, 2019. (Associated Press)
United States

Surprise and Recession (Sorpresa y recesión), by Isaac Cohen (Opinion)

A U.S. flag is seen during a welcoming ceremony in Beijing, China, Nov. 9, 2017. (Thomas Peter/Reuters)
United States

No targets (Sin metas), by Isaac Cohen (Opinion)

Jerome Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee in Washington. | REUTERS
Politics

Federal Reserve chair warns of widening inequality as US consumption dives

More than 40 million US workers have lost their jobs since the pandemic's arrival, but the pace of layoffs is slowing. | AFP/File / Johannes EISELE
Politics

US layoffs exceed 40 million but some are returning to work

President Donald Trump listens as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks about the coronavirus at the White House, April 2, 2020. | PHOTO: AP
United States

How Long (Cuánto tiempo), by Isaac Cohen (Opinion)

Established in 1918 with only a dozen cars, the global car rental giant had survived the Great Depression and numerous American recessions. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/JUSTIN SULLIVAN
Money

Virus-hit Hertz declares bankruptcy in US and Canada

The exterior of the J.C. Penney located in the Timber Creek Crossing shopping center last month. (Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer)
Real Estate

Most real estate investment trusts are still getting their rent, except in the retail sector

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addresses reporters after the weekly senate party caucus luncheons at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., July 23, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Thayer
Politics

GOP weighs jobless aid cuts to urge Americans back to work

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin (R) and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell pose for G-20 finance ministers and central banks governors family photo during the IMF/World Bank spring meeting in Washington, U.S., April 20, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo
United States

Two messages (Dos mensajes), by Isaac Cohen (Opinion)

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