Delta variant threatens to upend U.S. economic recovery

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<p>The <a href="https://apple.news/A8gahhecISUC1pxNcKzn5nw?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">Washington Post</a> speaks to business and policy leaders who worry the fast-spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus could upend America&rsquo;s economic recovery, just as federal stimulus programs run out.</p> <p>Many customer-service representatives regularly face both verbal abuse from customers and pressure from demanding managers. <a href="https://apple.news/AbF1wU7bsQuyCVxfhydhy4g?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">ProPublica</a> talked with several of these workers, who shared often disturbing stories about their jobs.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re looking to adopt a dog, you might have to wait a while. <a href="https://apple.news/AytMjSg_tRzOrhj6es26W3A?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">New York Magazine</a> has an in-depth look at why the number of rescue dogs is dwindling as demand grows.</p> <p>The host of the NBC Olympics podcast <a href="https://apple.news/AMQKQB4M0RHWLvms-Sl5QZQ?campaign_id=applenewstoday_shownotes">The Podium</a> joins the show to talk about what to watch for as the Games get underway.</p>