October 2, 2020

US 3Q auto sales fall 9.7%, but they're rising from 2Q lows

DETROIT — In normal times, a 9.7% drop in auto sales would cause executives to sweat profusely. These are not normal times. Instead, the industry […]
October 2, 2020

New possible health care benefit rule roils theater world

NEW YORK — The U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 theater actors and stage managers is blasting a proposal that would raise eligibility […]
October 2, 2020

Mayo Clinic Community Accountable Care Organization delivers high-quality care, Medicare savings in first year

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Mayo Clinic Community Accountable Care Organization (ACO) LLC generated $14.75 million in cost savings, or $29.5 million annualized, to the Medicare […]
October 1, 2020

Ex-congressman seeks to delay going to prison, citing COVID

NEW YORK — The first member of Congress to endorse Donald Trump for president four years ago cited the coronavirus Thursday as he asked to […]
October 1, 2020

Amazon: Nearly 20,000 workers tested positive for COVID-19

NEW YORK — Amazon said Thursday that nearly 20,000 of its workers have tested positive or been presumed positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. […]
October 1, 2020

Trump pushes mining with order, but effects are uncertain

BILLINGS, Mont. — The Trump administration is seeking to fast-track mining projects and could offer grants and loans to help companies pay for equipment, administration […]
October 1, 2020

Hacked hospital chain says all 250 US facilities affected

The hospital chain Universal Health Services said Thursday that computer services at all 250 of its U.S. facilities were hobbled in last weekend’s malware attack […]
October 1, 2020

Financial Planning Day in Minnesota goes virtual; free consultations offered

More than two-thirds of U.S. workers are feeling stressed about their financial future. Minnesota’s financial planners want to help. In years past, the Financial Planners […]
October 1, 2020

David and Nicola Yoon launch YA imprint for people of color

NEW YORK — Best-selling authors David and Nicola Yoon are launching a Random House Children’s Books imprint for young adult romance novels by and about […]
October 1, 2020

Wisconsin business groups sue to keep COVID lists secret

MADISON, Wis. — Three business groups filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block Gov. Tony Evers’ administration from releasing the names of more than 1,000 […]