November 23, 2020

AP source: Biden taps ex-Fed chair Yellen to lead treasury

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would […]
November 23, 2020

Mpls. retail experts launch online shop for small retailers spurred by COVID-19 economy

Former Target executives Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga have gone from working on big box stores to thinking about how they can better market products […]
November 23, 2020

Average US price of gas down a penny a gallon to $2.18

CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline slipped a penny a gallon (3.8 liters) to $2.18 over the past two weeks. Industry […]
November 23, 2020

Ex-British Airways CEO poised to lead airline trade group

GENEVA — The CEO of the main trade group for global airlines will step down next March, and organization officials are supporting a former British […]
November 23, 2020

Kevin Smith Movie-Famous Fast Food Shop Pops Up Next to First Ave

First Avenue is partnering with renaissance man Kevin Smith for a nostalgic pop-up at The Depot Tavern. Mooby’s, the fictional fast food joint featured in […]
November 23, 2020

Georgia is finalizing details of recount requested by Trump

ATLANTA — After the Trump campaign requested a recount of the presidential ballots in Georgia, state election officials were working to finalize the details of […]
November 23, 2020

Coastal harm from invading saltwater 'happening right now'

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Four Native American tribes on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast requested United Nations assistance this year to force action by the U.S. government […]
November 23, 2020

GM flips to California's side in pollution fight with Trump

DETROIT — General Motors says it will no longer support the Trump administration in legal efforts to end California’s right to set its own clean-air […]
November 23, 2020

Retail trade group sees solid holiday sales despite pandemic

NEW YORK — The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, expects that holiday sales could actually exceed growth seen in prior seasons, […]
November 23, 2020

Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings

More than 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health […]