
Heather Wilcox-Nicholls lost her job with Mattress Firm during the pandemic. She had been with the company for about five years and was about to take on a new store as a manager.
Krista Rossow for NPRWomen hold the majority of jobs in clothing and department stores, gift and souvenir shops. They run cash registers everywhere. Now thousands of stores have shuttered, leaving them jobless.
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Why Joe Biden Saw Mixed Success With Latinos National News
Democrats have long cited the growing Latino population to win states such as Florida, Texas and Arizona. But Biden's performance concerned members of his party — and may have cost him votes.
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California Voters Give Uber, Lyft A Win But Some Drivers Aren't So Sure National News
Uber and Lyft are cheering the passage of Prop 22, which says they don't have to treat their drivers as employees and provide benefits such as paid sick leave. Critics say they'll keep fighting.
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Wisconsin does not have automatic recounts, but a losing candidate can file a sworn petition requesting one if the margin of victory is less than 1%. Democrat Joe Biden leads by roughly 21,000 votes.
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Philadelphia Police Release 'Traumatic' Bodycam Video Of Walter Wallace Jr. Shooting National News
"We understand that the materials released today will be very painful. It will elicit anger, rage, distress, evoke more questions, and rightfully so," the district attorney said, urging calm.
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From Marijuana To Mushrooms, Voters Want Drug Laws Eased National News
Several states approve marijuana for recreational and medicinal use. Oregon votes to decriminalize possession of small amounts of hard drugs.
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Election Got You Stressed? You're Not Alone — Here's 5 Ways To Deal With It National News
The 2020 U.S. Election brings uncertainty to many during an already uncertain time. Here are five ways to deal with the increased stress.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Wishes Trump 'Had A More Happy Relationship With Masks' National News
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reflects on his approach to managing coronavirus outbreaks in his state through the winter and what help he needs from the federal government.
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