June 30, 2021

Target store closings show limits of pledge to Black communities

BALTIMORE — When Target announced that it was opening a store in Mondawmin, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Baltimore, a city struggling with crime and […]
June 30, 2021

Celanese, Constellation rise; AeroVironment, Hologic fall

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: ConocoPhillips, up $1.85 to $60.90. The energy company increased its stock buyback program by $1 […]
June 30, 2021

Mexico's richest man to rebuild, pay for collapsed subway

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s richest man has pledged to rebuild and pay for a segment of a Mexico City subway line that collapsed on May, […]
June 30, 2021

Coming Thursday: Pet anxiety

Pets Pet adoptions increased during the coronavirus pandemic as more people stayed at home. But as more employees return to the workplace, their pets may […]
June 30, 2021

Iowa court: State may block abortion provider sex education

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa’s high court said Wednesday that the state may refuse to allow Planned Parenthood to conduct sex education programs funded by […]
June 30, 2021

Buttigieg doles out transport grants with eye toward climate

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg doled out $905 million in infrastructure grants Wednesday, including to repair a cracking bridge in Seattle during a crippling heat wave […]
June 30, 2021

Minnesota Legislature begins work to finish off $52B budget

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Legislature reconvened Wednesday to finish its remaining work on a $52 billion, two-year budget after working into the early hours to […]
June 30, 2021

Iron Range legislators move to keep Nashwauk mine site in play

DULUTH – A long-stalled iron mine near Nashwauk will have at least two more years to finish construction — potentially under different ownership — after […]
June 30, 2021

Robinhood pays $70 million to settle range of allegations

NEW YORK — Robinhood Financial will pay nearly $70 million to settle a wide range of allegations, including that it gave customers misleading information and […]
June 30, 2021

US stocks are mixed as market heads for a 5th quarterly gain

Stocks were mixed Wednesday as traders await the latest U.S. monthly jobs report due out Friday. Even with the mixed performance, the market is on […]