>"One concern is that political leaders will mismanage things in the world’s largest and second-largest economies."

"The retailer’s former stores are being used by tenants that might not typically get a crack at such a large haul of commercial space at an affordable price."

"In Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, the pandemic brought more change to a neighborhood in flux, as locals rallied around their restaurants."

"The pandemic shattered the city’s economy, affecting people’s homes, livelihoods and wallets. One photojournalist documented the hardships, as both a lament and a tribute."

"For Adam Aron, who runs AMC Entertainment, the world’s largest movie theater chain, the past year has been filled with twists and turns. And no one knows the ending."

"Tough sacrifices may still be required, but many see a post-pandemic resurgence in the year ahead."

>"The new stimulus bill is here. Brexit finally happened. And the vaccines are coming … slowly."

"His customers cherished his small business — and him — more than he ever knew."

"With theaters and concert halls shuttered, unemployment in the arts has cut deeper than in restaurants and other hard-hit industries."

"A sous-chef’s search for job security shows how cooks, managers and servers at upscale dining establishments have been hit hard by the pandemic."

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