November 9, 2020

Xcel extends 25% discounts to small businesses because of coronavirus pandemic

Xcel Energy will extend temporary discounts to small business who have been hit hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) […]
November 9, 2020

Virus relief package uncertain in post-election Congress

WASHINGTON — Congress began a lame-duck session Monday facing uncertain odds for a new COVID-19 relief bill, with the split decision in the election empowering […]
November 9, 2020

Some Republicans attack Georgia votes, provide no evidence

ATLANTA — Some Republicans renewed their attacks Monday on Democrat Joe Biden’s lead over President Donald Trump in Georgia, with U.S. Sens. David Perdue and […]
November 9, 2020

Virginia gynecologist convicted of fraud, unneeded surgeries

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Virginia gynecologist has been found guilty of submitting false insurance claims after performing what authorities described as unnecessary surgeries on women, […]
November 9, 2020

Former Microsoft worker gets 9 years in $10M fraud scheme

SEATTLE — A former Microsoft worker was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison for a scheme to steal $10 million in digital currency — […]
November 9, 2020

Beyond Meat falls short in 3Q as restaurants struggle

Beyond Meat said Monday that it felt the full force of the coronavirus pandemic in the third quarter, leading to worse-than-expected financial results. Consumer stockpiling […]
November 9, 2020

Target-owned Shipt will give workers bonuses to work Thanksgiving weekend

Grocery delivery company Shipt will award bonuses to its shoppers as an extra incentive to work Thanksgiving weekend. Shipt said Monday that all of its […]
November 9, 2020

Wisconsin hasn't expanded senior program to cover vaccines

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has not expanded the state’s popular SeniorCare program to include coverage for vaccines, despite being required […]
November 9, 2020

Transit officials propose service cuts in wake of pandemic

BOSTON — Greater Boston’s transportation agency proposed a series of public transit cuts Monday that officials say are needed after ridership plummeted when the COVID-19 […]
November 9, 2020

Pfizer, Carnival rise; Biogen, Newmont fall

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Monday: Pfizer Inc., up $2.80 to $39.20. The pharmaceutical company said an early peek at […]