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Coronavirus economy dividing Americans into have-nots and have-lots

As the coronavirus swept across America, people who could work from home were able to spend money on high-end items and even second homes. Meanwhile, those who lost jobs are struggling to afford food. Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Eisen joins CBSN to talk about his newest article on the inequality of the coronavirus economy. Source

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Getaway experiences boom with “naturally socially distant” escape

If you’re looking for a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, vacation rental company Getaway may be able to point you in the right direction. The company says their 500 cabins across the U.S. have been at 99% occupancy for the past two months. Getaway founder and CEO Jon Staff tells CBSN about how they’ve seen a surge in demand amid the pandemic. Source

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Luxury fashion brand Telfar grows amid the pandemic

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus, Fast Company reports global fashion sales have fallen by 50%. But Telfar, a unisex luxury fashion brand, appears to be one of the exceptions. Telfar Clemens, a fashion designer and founder of Telfar, joined CBSN to discuss his label and how it’s finding success. Source

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