New numbers on pandemic hardship

<p>The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute studied how much material hardship has increased during the pandemic and for whom. Also, what big banks&#8217; earnings reports have to say about consumer behavior. Plus, stockpiles of grounded airplanes parked in various deserts for the time being with air travel down. And, 50 years ago this week, &#8220;pingpong diplomacy&#8221; gave way to more economic engagement between the U.S. and China.</p>