September 30, 2020

FAA chief tests changes to Boeing's grounded 737 Max

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration began a test flight of Boeing’s revamped 737 Max jetliner on Wednesday as his agency considers whether to […]
September 30, 2020

Grits maker Geechie Boy Mill changes its name amid backlash

Geechie Boy Mill, a South Carolina maker of heirloom grits and other products, is changing its name to Marsh Hen Mill after critics charged it […]
September 30, 2020

Hot, dry conditions stoke devastating California wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO — Flames devoured swaths of brush and trees in Northern California on Wednesday amid unseasonably hot and dry weather. High winds that spread […]
September 30, 2020

Anthem to pay nearly $40M settlement over 2015 cyberattack

INDIANAPOLIS — Health insurer Anthem has agreed to another multimillion-dollar settlement over a cyberattack on its technology that exposed the personal information of nearly 79 […]
September 30, 2020

12 Soul-Sustaining Soups in the Twin Cities

When the cold wind blows straight down to the bone, there is only one way to combat that damp dreariness, by lowering your face into […]
September 30, 2020

More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in August

SILVER SPRING, Md. — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in August, suggesting the hot U.S. housing market will continue to churn well into […]
September 30, 2020

US says it will block palm oil from large Malaysian producer

An official from U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Wednesday the agency will detain shipments of palm oil and its products from FGV Holdings Berhad […]
September 30, 2020

Ex-FBI Director Comey to appear for Russia probe hearing

WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey faces questioning Wednesday from the Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee about his role in leading the bureau’s investigation into […]
September 30, 2020

Economy plunges 31.4% in spring but big rebound expected

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy plunged at a record rate in the spring but is poised to swing to a record increase in the quarter […]
September 30, 2020

Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers

LOS ANGELES — Californians are being asked decide if Uber, Lyft and other app-based drivers should remain independent contractors or be eligible for the benefits […]