September 17, 2020

Google receives $25M tax break from Nevada to build facility

RENO, Nev. — Google will receive more than $25 million in tax breaks after pledging an additional $600 million for a new data center in […]
September 17, 2020

Shell files offshore drilling plans for Alaska's North Slope

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Shell Offshore Inc. has submitted plans to plans to drill for oil in the waters along the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska in the […]
September 17, 2020

Damaged Lake Street Target store set to reopen in November

The Lake Street Target store that was heavily damaged in riots following the death of George Floyd will reopen in mid-November. The Minneapolis retailer says […]
September 17, 2020

August US home building slides 5.1% after months of gains

WASHINGTON — U.S. housing construction fell a surprising 5.1% in August after three months of strong gains when home builders ramped up projects following a […]
September 17, 2020

Yes, stocks are pricey. But too expensive?

NEW YORK — Yes, stocks are expensive. Most everyone along Wall Street agrees on that following their amazing return to records despite the still-raging pandemic. […]
September 17, 2020

Ford to build electric truck plant in Michigan, add 300 jobs

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford says it will add 300 jobs at a new factory that’s being built to assemble batteries and manufacture an electric version […]
September 17, 2020

COVID-19 danger continues to drive joblessness in US

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who sought unemployment benefits last week likely numbered in the hundreds of thousands with COVID-19 seeding broad economic damage […]
September 17, 2020

300 and counting: Push by feds to arrest in US protests

WASHINGTON — In a private call with federal prosecutors across the country, Attorney General William Barr’s message was clear: Aggressively go after demonstrators who cause […]
September 17, 2020

Why can't America make enough N95 masks?

Earlier this year, Monster City Studios, a company that normally makes amusement park and movie props, pivoted to manufacturing MCS face shields with forehead protection. […]
September 17, 2020

St. Paul City Council OKs guaranteed income pilot project

The St. Paul City Council has voted unanimously to approve Mayor Melvin Carter’s proposal to guarantee $500 in monthly income to 150 low-income families affected […]