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This single mother makes six figures driving a truck during the coronavirus

April Coolidge became a truck driver in her mid 40s after a long career in real estate. Eight years later as the coronavirus shuts down the economy, she is making more money than she ever did selling houses. Watch this video to learn more about why Coolidge decided to become a trucker and how the coronavirus has changed her time behind the wheel.




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Shut out of PPP loans, struggling with no child care: How Covid-19 is impacting women-owned small businesses

CNBC Make It spoke to female entrepreneurs about the impact today's pandemic is having on their companies as they fight for federal funding, pivot business operations and manage child-care.




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Beware: Your coronavirus unemployment benefits will be taxed. How to avoid a huge hit

More than 22 million Americans who have lost jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic are currently collecting unemployment benefits. Most are unaware this is considered taxable income. Here are three ways to avoid a huge tax bill in 2021.




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What Gabrielle Union is eating during the pandemic: 'I just eat whatever brings me joy'

From cinnamon rolls to pies made with real butter, Gabrielle Union gave Katie Couric the rundown on what comfort foods she has turned to during the Covid-19 pandemic.




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How unemployment benefits are calculated under the coronavirus stimulus bill

More than 33 million Americans have applied for unemployment insurance over the last seven weeks. Here's a look at how their benefits will be calculated.




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Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff has advice for small businesses struggling through the pandemic

As co-founder and creative director of her own fashion line, Rebecca Minkoff understands the current struggles small-business owners are now facing — especially women. Here's her advice on how to survive.




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Melinda Gates on US response to pandemic caregiving crisis: 'I'm disappointed in what I've been seeing'

Billionaire philanthropist Melinda Gates shares her thoughts about the U.S. response to coronavirus and why solving the current caregiving crisis is crucial.




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Elon Musk: I am not the 'biggest fan' of Warren Buffett – but his job is 'important'

"Warren Buffett for example ... to be totally frank, I'm not his biggest fan, but he does a lot of capital allocation," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast. "I mean, that's kind of a boring job if you ask me, but it's still a thing that's important to figure out."




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Elon Musk: 'I wouldn't exercise at all if I could' — inside his personal wellness routine

The Tesla CEO and co-founder admitted that he's not into running, and wouldn't care to exercise if he had the choice. From lifting weights to fasting before bed, here are the habits that he uses to stay lean and healthy.




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Walt Disney's former Palm Springs 'technicolor dream house' on sale for $1 million – take a look inside

Located in Palm Springs, California, the "technicolor" property was built for Walt Disney and his wife, Lillian, in 1962, according to the listing.




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Senators ask Jeff Bezos for answers on fired coronavirus whistleblowers

Amazon has fired at least four workers in recent months who were outspoken critics of its labor policies.




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Elon Musk says coronavirus pandemic is 'practice run' for future viruses

Musk has been a vocal critic of how government and health officials are reacting to the coronavirus pandemic that's killed at least 73,431 people in the United States.




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Roku reports strong user growth, but sour ad business outlook

Streaming services have reported huge spikes in subscribers during the crisis as stay-at-home orders have forced more people to stay inside.




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When will hospitals and doctors' offices be open for normal business again? Here's what health experts think

Hospitals are looking for ways to re-open their doors to patients in a way that limits their risk of exposure.




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Elon Musk: 'Too many smart people go into finance and law'

The CEO also addressed his plans to sell the majority of his physical possessions in an interview with Joe Rogan that aired Thursday.




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These small tech companies are soaring after crushing Q1 earnings

Investors are rewarding the likes of Chegg and Everbridge for impressive growth while other companies struggle.




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The US wind industry installed over 1,800 megawatts in first quarter, but the coronavirus remains a risk

The renewable energy sector is being affected by the coronavirus in a number of ways.




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Feeding strawberries to cows: Farmers forced to throw fruit and flowers as coronavirus disrupts supplies

Farmers around the world are letting their crops rot in the fields as the coronavirus outbreak disrupts supply and demand for flowers, fruit and milk.




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In Sweden, hydrogen has been used to heat steel in a bid to boost sustainability

Hydrogen was used instead of liquefied petroleum gas.




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A massive renewable energy scheme in Australia has been recommended for environmental approval

Several big firms, including Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas, are involved in the project.




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Bioplastics developer raises $133 million in new funding in quest to replace single-use plastics

RWDC Industries, which makes a sustainable material solution that can be used as a substitute for plastic, raised $133 million in Series B funding.




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Coronavirus continues to impact the wind energy sector as Germany's Nordex withdraws guidance

Company says Covid-19 pandemic will affect results from second quarter of 2020.




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The Masters and other major golf tournaments are postponed due to coronavirus

The 2020 Masters event has been postponed due to fears of coronavirus outbreak, Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley announced on Friday.




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Boston Marathon delayed until September due to coronavirus

The Boston Marathon has been postponed until September because of the coronavirus, according to an official statement from the Boston Athletic Association.




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NFL prohibits in-person interviews with players before draft due to coronavirus

Teams will be allowed to interview eligible draft candidates over the phone for no more than an hour.




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Sports teams can hang onto sky-high valuations by taking care of employees now during coronavirus outbreak

As coronavirus suspends sporting events, experts say team owners will need to show leadership and financially assist workforces to preserve valuations.




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NFL cancels 2020 draft event in Las Vegas due to coronavirus

The NFL draft will still be televised, even though the public, in-person event in Las Vegas has been canceled.




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NBA and NHL say players can still travel after seasons suspended due to coronavirus

The NHL joined the NBA in allowing its players to travel outside of club cities as the coronavirus continues to halt the sports injdusty.




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Coronavirus could be the tipping point for movie theaters, gyms and other industries already suffering from disruption

Movie theaters, fitness centers, commercial real estate and pay TV could be among the industries that are vulnerable in prolonged quarantines.




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NFL free agent deals at risk as team doctors can't evaluate players due to coronavirus

With in-person visits with free agents restricted due to the coronavirus outbreak, some NFL agents are wondering how a new deal will become official without team examinations.




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MLB to offer compensation to minor league players affected by coronavirus work stoppage

Major League Baseball said it will offer financial assistance to minor league players affected by the work stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Doctors and patients wonder if the NBA is getting special treatment with coronavirus tests

Sick patients are being turned away, unable to receive tests because they simply aren't available. In a stark contrast, the NBA said that as of Wednesday, at least eight teams had been tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus.




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How coronavirus could permanently change the movie industry

The distinction between a theatrical and a digital release is disappearing as theaters shut down. This could fundamentally changes studios' leverage in negotiations with theater chains, permanently alter consumer behavior and raise the bar significantly for going out to the movies.




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Ad giant WPP pulls dividend, CEO 'very cautious' about the impact of virus on marketing budgets

The world's largest advertising group pulled its dividend and share buyback and withdrew guidance for 2020 on Tuesday, after clients cancelled marketing booked with the company due to the coronavirus crisis.




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AT&T president says consumer behavior will be fundamentally changed from coronavirus

"We're going to return to a different economic environment. We're going to return to different business models," AT&T President and COO John Stankey told CNBC.




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With Hollywood on hiatus, studios are bracing for fights with insurers over coronavirus losses

Allianz, which is one of the main insurers for entertainment companies, estimates that Hollywood studios paid $400 million in premiums last year to cover "unforeseeable events." Now the bill is coming due.




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LinkedIn offers to connect job-seekers with essential businesses for free

In the wake of COVID-19 shutting down broad swaths of the economy, LinkedIn is ditching the core engine of its business model to help people connect with jobs at no cost.




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UK TV watchdog 'assessing' popular daytime show over comments on 5G-coronavirus conspiracy theories

Ofcom is looking into a popular morning show after its presenter made comments about baseless conspiracy theories linking Covid-19 to 5G.




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Instagram announces new features for small businesses including gift cards, food orders and fundraisers

Starting Wednesday in the U.S. and Canada, Instagram users can tap on a gift card or food order to make a purchase through a company's site. Fundraisers created by a business or its supporter open on Facebook.




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Online education company Coursera offers unemployed workers thousands of free courses

Unemployed workers are gaining free access to 3,800 courses created by elite universities and companies such as Amazon to learn skills and gain professional certificates for new job opportunities.




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Hollywood's small businesses in crisis as coronavirus shuts everything down

Of the 5,900 businesses in Hollywood, 99.5% have less than 500 employees, and over 90% have fewer than 10 employees. Many are being forced to layoff or furlough employees as the coronavirus pandemic drags on.




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Pop radio in decline, streaming on the rise: How the coronavirus is changing what we listen to

Instead of car radio, people calling on digital assistants like Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri to fire up some music while they cook.




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Nearly a fifth of Wendy's US restaurants are out of beef, analyst says

Stephens Inc. said its estimate is based on an analysis of online menus for every Wendy's location nationwide.




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Men's shirt retailer Untuckit taps real estate restructuring firm to renegotiate deals during coronavirus

The move by Untuckit comes as a number of retailers are looking to renegotiate deals with their landlords, or shut stores entirely, as the Covid-19 pandemic has forced doors temporarily shut to try to curb the spread of the virus.




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Kroger CEO: Customers will have meat during the coronavirus pandemic, so long as they are 'flexible'

The supermarket chain executive said Kroger is working with new meat suppliers and diverting meat that would have gone to restaurants to try to stay in stock.




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'Today's norm to tomorrow's everyday routines,' CVS CEO says the pandemic will change customers' shopping, health-care habits

The health-care company's chief executive, Larry Merlo, said trends that emerged during the pandemic, such as use of telemedicine and prescription delivery to the home, may continue to be popular.




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Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus files for bankruptcy as it struggles with debt and coronavirus fallout

The luxury department store chain had been struggling with competition from online rivals and dwindling cash before the pandemic.




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Kohl's CEO: Our real estate is an asset emerging from the coronavirus pandemic

Kohl's announced Thursday morning that it plans to have 25% of its stores reopened by next week.




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The meat supply chain is broken. Here's why shortages are likely to last during the coronavirus pandemic

Challenges with the country's meat supply chain will likely linger as long as the coronavirus pandemic does causing periodic shortages.




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Chief Justice John Roberts pauses order requiring Trump administration to turn over Mueller docs to Congress

The order would have required the Trump administration to turn over to Congress secretive materials produced in connection with Robert Mueller's Russian probe.