Job loss numbers skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not everyone was counted as unemployed. Here’s how the unemployment rate is measured.
Author: Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020 will include performances from Broadway, Dolly Parton
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be turned into a TV-only event, featuring performances from Broadway casts and Dolly Parton.
How a Supreme Court justice gets nominated, confirmed, opposed and filibustered
The Supreme Court is a vital component of our democracy. Here’s how the process works to nominate, confirm, and oppose a potential justice.
How gold could save the economy from the pandemic
Although no country in the world has a gold standard, gold is still needed for the economy, especially now in the middle of the pandemic.
Here’s how the federal interest rate can help save the economy during a recession
The Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates over the past few months. Here’s how their actions affect you.
Here’s what’s next for Ellen DeGeneres’ TV show amidst workplace misconduct allegations
USA TODAY’s Gary Levin explains why he thinks Ellen DeGeneres will return to her daytime talk show despite allegations of mistreatment from staffers.
Here’s why access to the internet is not created equal, how COVID-19 made it worse
As schools debate about returning to online learning, the lack of internet access for many Americans is a big sticking point.
Here’s why access to the internet is not created equal, how COVID-19 made it worse
As schools’ debate about returning to online learning, the lack of internet access to many Americans is a big sticking point.
Why the money for bail system is criticized and what some states are doing to reform it
There have long been calls to end money bail in the U.S. prison system. Here’s what some jurisdictions are doing to reform it.
What reparations to Black American descendants of slavery might look like in the US
Lawmakers have been trying to pass reparation bills for descendants of slaves. Here’s why it’s taken so long – and how it might work.