Associated PressU.S. Politics Trump signs extension of COVID-relief fund for businesses Associated Press - APWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed into law a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses battered by the coronavirus, The legislation extends the June 30 deadline
BBC NewsBusiness US firms create record 4.8 million jobs in June BBC NewsThe US economy created jobs at a record pace in June as firms took on more staff after the coronavirus downturn. Payrolls surged 4.8 million, the most since the Labor Department began keeping records 1939,
ReutersBusiness Air France and sister airline to cut 7,580 jobs Reuters - By Caroline PailliezPARIS (Reuters) - Air France confirmed plans to cut some 7,500 jobs including 1,000 at sister airline HOP! on Friday, as staff protested over its response to the collapse in travel due to the coronavirus
BloombergTech Industry Amazon, Google Face Tough Rules in India’s E-Commerce Draft Bloomberg - Saritha Rai India’s latest e-commerce policy draft includes steps that could help local startups and impose government oversight on how companies handle data. The …
The Washington PostBusiness Walmart transforming 160 store parking lots into drive-ins The Washington Post - Hannah DenhamGo for groceries, stay for the free movie — and keep social distance. That’s what Walmart is hoping will draw customers in with its announcement Thursday that it will transform 160 of its store parking
The GuardianBusiness UK manufacturers to export surplus medical ventilators The Guardian - Rob DaviesUK manufacturers are to export surplus medical ventilators after they produced 14,000 to treat coronavirus patients only to find that most were not needed. Boris Johnson hailed the success of the “ventilator
