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Stephen Benjamin, the mayor of Columbia, S.C., has reservations about the state's plan to start reopening businesses. He speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

Video conferencing became essential for some working from home during the pandemic. An NPR business correspondent explains what a Zoombomb is and advises listeners on telework safety.

Utility officials ask that you alert them before starting a project. A Colorado crew knocked out an underground fiber line that happened to be the one used by Colorado's call-before-you-dig hotline.

NPR's Noel King talks to Sarah Menkedick, author of Ordinary Insanity, about her recent essay in The Washington Post: How the coronavirus pandemic actually eased my anxiety.

The number of people forced out of work during the coronavirus lockdown keeps soaring. Last week, 4.4 million people filed for jobless benefits, boosting the total since last month to 26 million.

The number of coronavirus cases is rising at an alarming rate in Russia, particularly in smaller cities — many of which lack even the basic resources to deal with the crisis.

Michigan’s solar contractors say they’re about to hit a wall – or rather a cap, created by lawmakers a few years ago. It means that utilities have to…

Over a month of social distancing has led some to take hair care into their own hands. Stylist Yene Damtew advises listeners on how to cut and style hair at home.

Recent college graduates are facing a tough job market. Valencia College career counselor Kamla Charles and an NPR education reporter answer questions about looking for a job in times of pandemic.

Millions of homeowners may skip making payments as part of a federal plan meant to ease financial stress during the pandemic. But many Americans say they're running into problems with their lenders.