August 31, 2020

Liz Weston: Some remote workers may be in for tax surprise

If the pandemic caused you to relocate across state lines, even temporarily, the next surprise could be having to file an extra tax return and […]
August 31, 2020

Coming up: How the pandemic is squeezing women out of their jobs — maybe for good

This year started on a high note for women in the workforce. In February, right before the pandemic closed down the United States, women made […]
August 31, 2020

Two campaigns fuel movement to get more Black farmers on land

According to the latest Census of Agriculture, 1.4% of the U.S.’s 3.4 million farmers identify as Black, either alone or in combination with another race. […]
August 31, 2020

Fertilizer rules begin, but will they curb nitrates?

Don Tschida grows corn, beans and small grain on land that his father and grandfather farmed before him. On his central Minnesota farm, he also […]
August 31, 2020

The Latest: Indian virus surge continues with 78,000 cases

NEW DELHI — India has registered 78,512 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, maintaining an upward surge. The Health Ministry on Monday also […]
August 31, 2020

This Week: Earnings from Zoom, Macy's and Toro

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: Zoom boom Zoom Video Communications reports its second-quarter results on […]
August 31, 2020

AP FACT CHECK: Is Trump's America great again or hellscape?

WASHINGTON — The Republican National Convention begged this question: Why are President Donald Trump’s most fervent supporters describing the state of his union as a […]
August 31, 2020

China manufacturing grew in August but weaker

BEIJING — China’s manufacturing activity held steady in August as domestic demand helped to offset weaker orders from exports markets that are struggling with the […]
August 30, 2020

Skyrocketing demolition costs for riot-damaged properties delay rebuilding

One day after rioters destroyed the Sports Dome retail complex in St. Paul, a construction crew hired by the city knocked the building down because […]
August 30, 2020

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it listened to customers and is dropping an unpopular $200 fee for most people who change a ticket for travel within the […]