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The Washington Post recently looked at the "demise" of Sears as a case study in the decay of once-powerful retail giants. The company is now "shuttering stores and selling off crown jewels, such as its Craftsman tools line."
Why this matters: Sears employment, as the Post points out, has fallen from 355,000 in 2006 to just 140,000. That tracks the broader trend in retail jobs which have fallen by 80,000 so far this year.
At least 15 states broke their single-day novel coronavirus infection records this week, according to state health department data reviewed by Axios.
The big picture: The number of coronavirus cases increased in the vast majority of states over the last week, and decreased in only two states plus the District of Columbia, Axios' Andrew Withershoop and Caitlin Owens report.
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The U.S. has already celebrated Easter, graduations and so much more during the coronavirus pandemic, and now it can add July 4 to the list.
The state of play: Axios' Stef Kight writes public parades and fireworks displays around much of the country are being canceled to prevent mass gatherings where the virus could spread. Hot-dog contests and concerts will play to empty stands and virtual audiences — all while American pride treads an all-time low.