August 19, 2020

Expired jobless benefits cost economy billions, but some states reject Trump's aid

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem meets with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence at the White House in December. This month, she was […]
August 19, 2020

1 in 5 child care jobs lost during pandemic

95 percent of child care providers are women and many are losing their jobs as the pandemic devastates the industry. Ted S. Warren | AP […]
August 19, 2020

‘No Show Fair’ was a show

Sixteen-year-old Addison Hillman of Brainerd who has received several showmanship awards and grand champions over the years was sad when she heard the news that […]
August 19, 2020

California battling power drain, wildfires during heat wave

SAN FRANCISCO — California staved off another round of rolling blackouts but faced a renewed threat Wednesday from a searing heat wave, raging wildfires and […]
August 19, 2020

Shares advance in Asia after S&P 500 logs all-time high

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after the S&P 500 logged a fresh all-time high. Markets in Hong Kong were closed due to a tropical […]
August 19, 2020

The Latest: New Zealand outbreak appears under control

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand appears to be gaining control over a coronavirus outbreak in Auckland after just five new community infections were reported […]
August 19, 2020

Target sales surge as Americans lean on big box stores

Target reported recorded-setting sales growth online and at established stores over the past three months, more evidence that big box retailers have become essential points […]
August 19, 2020

Apple worth $2 trillion — 1st U.S. company to hit mark

Apple, now worth $2 trillion, first crossed the $1 trillion milestone two years ago. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Apple has hit $2 trillion in […]
August 19, 2020

Democrats hope unconventional travelogue entices viewers

NEW YORK — An unexpected travelogue connected as a television event during the second night of the Democrats’ virtual convention, livening up a show that […]
August 19, 2020

UAE-Israel agreement followed many years of discrete talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Secret talks and quiet ties: That’s what paved the way for last week’s deal between the United Arab Emirates and […]