May 27, 2021

First quarter GDP unchanged at robust 6.4% annual rate

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a robust annual rate of 6.4% in the first three months of this year, unchanged from the government’s […]
May 27, 2021

St. Cloud business survey: Unemployment benefits hurting hiring

ST. CLOUD – Respondents of an informal survey of central Minnesota businesses cited expanded unemployment benefits as a detriment to hiring, which is causing companies […]
May 27, 2021

Best Buy earnings beat Wall Street expectations during strong quarter

Best Buy Co. sales and profits jumped sharply this spring as consumer demand for technology and home products rose more quickly than company executives and […]
May 27, 2021

Lawrence Block's memoir recalls a colorful writing career

NEW YORK — Lawrence Block has followed many paths during his long career. “With not a few dead end roads among them,” notes the mystery […]
May 27, 2021

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory? Yes, with some exceptions. Experts say U.S. employers can require employees to take safety measures, including vaccination. That doesn’t […]
May 27, 2021

UAE and Israel press ahead with ties after Gaza cease-fire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel’s top diplomat to the United Arab Emirates attended a ceremony in Dubai on the grounds of the Arabian Peninsula’s […]
May 27, 2021

Gap expands into home under new partnership with Walmart

NEW YORK — Gap will begin selling a new home goods line exclusively through Walmart’s website next month under a multiyear partnership. The collection of […]
May 27, 2021

European privacy groups challenge facial scan firm Clearview

LONDON — Privacy campaign groups filed legal complaints Thursday with European regulators against Clearview AI, alleging the facial recognition technology it provides to law enforcement […]
May 27, 2021

4 tips for small-business owners paying down pandemic debt

After more than a year of navigating lockdowns, mandates and COVID-19 protocols, small-business owners are starting to see a light at the end of the […]
May 27, 2021

Medtronic's profit surges, as turnaround from pandemic continues

Medtronic PLC’s latest profit more than doubled as it moved farther out of the shadow of the pandemic-driven downturn this spring. The medical-device maker, run […]