October 8, 2020

$56M gas explosions settlement with Massachusetts approved

BOSTON — A $56 million settlement that requires the natural gas utility found responsible for a series of explosions and fires in Massachusetts in 2018 […]
October 8, 2020

'Empire' star Taraji P. Henson hailed for mental health work

“Empire” star Taraji P. Henson has enjoyed wealth, celebrity, a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination. But behind the scenes, she’s battled anxiety […]
October 8, 2020

To dodge sanctions Venezuela turns to Asia asphalt giant

MIAMI — Back in January, a yearlong campaign of U.S. sanctions was taking its toll at Venezuela’s state-run oil company. Many of PDVSA’s overseas bank […]
October 8, 2020

Morgan Stanley buying Eaton Vance in deal valued at $7B

NEW YORK — Morgan Stanley is buying the investment management firm Eaton Vance in a deal valued at about $7 billion. Eaton Vance, based in […]
October 8, 2020

Black Friday next week? Best Buy, Target announce deals

As an unprecedented holiday shopping season is set to begin, Best Buy said Thursday it will offer dozens of “Black Friday” deals on Tuesday and […]
October 8, 2020

He's part of the 1%. And he thinks his taxes aren't high enough

Morris Pearl, a former managing director at the investment giant BlackRock, is a member of Patriotic Millionaires, a group that advocates for a more equitable […]
October 8, 2020

US jobless claims likely remain high as layoffs persist

WASHINGTON — The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the […]
October 8, 2020

Minnesota boss and Somali mediator explain how to make peace at work

This story comes to you from Sahan Journal, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to providing authentic news reporting about Minnesota’s new immigrants and refugees. MPR News […]
October 8, 2020

Bonding bill drawn up, but Monday vote still not assured

Minnesota lawmakers could vote on a construction borrowing bill next week after months of haggling over one, a key lawmaker said Thursday.  Senate Capital Investment […]
October 8, 2020

More diners allowed to gather in Minnesota restaurants

Minnesota officials have loosened some key restrictions involving restaurants and specified how many spectators may attend indoor high school games. The Minnesota Department of Health […]