How the pandemic is hurting the oldest and youngest workers

The Minneapolis police chief’s testimony was one of the biggest moments of the Derek Chauvin murder trial so far. NBC explains why. Despite some promising recent signs for the job market, many workers are struggling, especially those at the beginning and end of their careers. NPR notes that the youth unemployment rate is almost double the national average. And the Wall Street Journal looks at the large number of workers aged 55 and older who have dropped out of the workforce. ESPN reports on Baylor’s surprise win in the NCAA men’s basketball final, which ended Gonzaga’s dreams of an undefeated season. For decades, television viewers have complained that commercials are too loud. Insider details why we’re still dealing with the same problem. Many of us have taken up new hobbies in the pandemic, such as making bread, playing chess, or doing jigsaw puzzles. CNN turned to historians for perspective about which newly popular pastimes could remain a hit once COVID is under control.

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