June 4, 2021

U.S. adds modest 559,000 jobs, a sign of more hiring struggles

U.S. employers added 559,000 jobs in May, an improvement from April’s sluggish gain but still evidence that many companies are struggling to find enough workers […]
June 4, 2021

New Glensheen exhibit shows off Congdon family’s mysterious papers and morbid inkwell

Five years ago, Glensheen’s keepers conducted a full inventory of the Congdon collection — a first true look at everything in their 30 years of […]
June 4, 2021

Reports: Facebook to end rule exemptions for politicians

Facebook plans to end a contentious policy championed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg that exempted politicians from certain moderation rules on its site, according to several […]
June 4, 2021

Asian shares slip, dragged lower by Wall Street tech fall

TOKYO — Asian shares mostly slipped Friday, dragged lower by a decline in technology stocks on Wall Street. Benchmarks fell in Japan, South Korea and […]
June 4, 2021

Most vaccinated California workers must keep masks on

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Conflicted California workplace regulators approved controversial rules that allow workers to go maskless only if every employee in a room is fully […]
June 4, 2021

Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Study finds patients highly satisfied with telehealth

The use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic rose dramatically across the nation, including at Mayo Clinic. Telehealth has provided safe, convenient access to health […]
June 3, 2021

$1B in grants to go for broadband on tribal lands

The Biden administration is making available $1 billion in federal grants to expand the availability of high-speed internet on tribal lands. Vice President Kamala Harris, […]
June 3, 2021

Vaccinated or not, California workers may keep masks on

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Major California businesses expressed frustration Thursday with proposed rules by state workplace regulators that would only allow workers to go maskless if […]
June 3, 2021

White-knuckle thriller for AMC as it sells stock into frenzy

Got your popcorn? The wild ride for the summer’s blockbuster stock, AMC Entertainment, got even crazier on Thursday. The movie-theater company’s stock plunged nearly 40% […]
June 3, 2021

Toro's second quarter revenue grows 23.6% on strong demand for residential and professional lawnmowers

Toro Co. had a strong spring quarter, with revenue topping $1 billion for the first time and profits that grew 44.4%. Encouraged by the results, […]