While renters face eviction, a Texas county returns unspent relief aid
Also on the program: how one tourism company navigated travel bans, unpacking today’s jobs report and delving into YouTube’s approach to content moderation.
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 31: Housing activists gather to protest alleged tenant harassment by a landlord and call for cancellation of rent in the Crown Heights neighborhood on July 31, 2020 in Brooklyn, New York. Since the onset of the coronavirus crisis, millions of Americans have fallen behind on rent payments, leading many to speculate that an eviction crisis and drastic rise in homelessness is inevitable unless drastic action is taken by state and federal lawmakers. (Photo by Scott Heins/Getty Images)
Job market looks strong as 2021 ends. 2022 looks uncertain.
by Marielle Segarra
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Weekly unemployment claims are still hovering at the lowest level we’ve seen since 1969.
Make money versus stay healthy: That’s the New Year’s Eve choice for bars, restaurants
by Kristin Schwab
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Omicron is dashing hopes for a return to normal after last year’s subdued celebrations.
The tricky task of policing content creators
From “Marketplace Tech,” Kimberly Adams chats with Susan Wojcicki, the CEO of YouTube, about the company’s strategies for moderating offensive content.
UK government aids battered hospitality businesses, but is it enough?
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Hotels, restaurants, pubs and clubs suffered in December, normally a strong season, due to the pandemic and may need more help.
Texas county returns millions in unspent federal rent relief
by Jen Rice
Jen Rice
Montgomery County officials say there’s been minimal demand for county funds, but others say that’s because the county didn’t make it easily available to renters.
One tourism company tries to bounce back after being hit with travel bans
by Jonathan Frewin and Anais Amin
John Gibson
John Gibson, a director at Chobe Holdings, said that although the U.K.’s COVID travel bans hurt business, bookings are starting to pick up.
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