January 31, 2022

Free training attracts more nursing students

When she heard about free certified nursing assistant classes, Glecia Charles thought it sounded too good to be true. “I'm like, ‘no money? You're sure?’ […]
January 29, 2022

It was a wild week for stocks. Here are 4 things to keep in mind

Trading on the New York Stock Exchange and elsewhere suffered an incredibly volatile week as the Federal Reserve gears up to raise interest rates. Allie […]
January 29, 2022

Judge upholds Minneapolis mayor's COVID vaccine mandate for bar, restaurant patrons

A Hennepin County judge has upheld Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's vaccine mandate for bar and restaurant patrons, denying several business owners' request for a temporary […]
January 28, 2022

A federal judge canceled major oil and gas leases over climate change

A man fishes near docked oil drilling platforms in 2020 in Port Aransas, Texas. A federal judge has revoked oil and gas leases sold in […]
January 28, 2022

Claiming COVID costs, and 4 other questions about filing your taxes this year

Some of the changes to tax filing this year will result in smaller refunds. Constantine Johnny/Getty Images It's time to file your tax returns, and […]
January 28, 2022

Unions have enthusiasm, media spotlight. But membership numbers lag

Alabama coal miners rally at a local ballpark in Brookwood, Ala. They've been on strike against Warrior Met Coal since April 1. Stephan Bisaha/Gulf States […]
January 28, 2022

Duluth neighborhoods asked to dial back thermostats until 11 a.m.

Duluth officials asked residents and businesses in Lakeside and Woodland neighborhoods to reduce thermostats to 62 degrees Friday morning to avoid a gas shutdown. City […]
January 27, 2022

Amazon faces another union vote, this time at a Staten Island warehouse

Workers at Amazon's warehouse on Staten Island are expected to vote on whether to unionize in the coming months. Taylor Hanes/NPR Amazon warehouse workers on […]
January 27, 2022

Believe it or not, the economy grew last year at the fastest pace since 1984

People shop in The Galleria mall in Houston during Black Friday on Nov. 26, 2021. The economy grew strongly last year but at an uneven […]
January 26, 2022

Game time: The Fed unveils a tougher plan to fight stubbornly high inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell listens during his renomination hearing with the Senate Banking Committee on Jan. 11. The Fed is planning to become more […]