June 24, 2021

US jobless claims tick down to 411,000 as economy heals

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped last week, a sign that layoffs declined and the job market is improving. The […]
June 24, 2021

Lawyer: Death of John McAfee surprised the US mogul's family

MADRID — Authorities in Spain say a judge has ordered an autopsy for John McAfee, the gun-loving antivirus pioneer, cryptocurrency promoter and occasional politician who […]
June 24, 2021

Bright Health raises $924M, making it the largest IPO ever in Minnesota

Bloomington-based health insurance company Bright Health will start trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, raising nearly $924 million in the largest ever […]
June 24, 2021

US blocks solar components from China over labor abuses

WASHINGTON — A major Chinese producer of material used to make solar panels will be barred from the U.S. market as part of a broader […]
June 24, 2021

Infrastructure spending promises boost for industry

Plans to pump money into rebuilding the nation’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure could give companies that make machinery and materials a solid foundation for […]
June 24, 2021

US economy up 6.4% in Q1 with stronger future gains expected

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.4% rate in the first three months of this year, setting the stage for what economists […]
June 24, 2021

Best Buy to spend $1.2 billion by 2025 supporting BIPOC businesses

Best Buy says it will spend at least $1.2 billion by 2025 supporting BIPOC businesses as it works to diversify its business from the supply […]
June 24, 2021

As the pandemic recedes, millions of workers are saying 'I quit'

Jonathan Caballero is among the millions of workers who are rethinking how they want to live their lives after the pandemic. He has found a […]
June 24, 2021

Line 3 foes worry increased pumping could threaten Minn. water

To build the new Line 3 pipeline across northern Minnesota, the Enbridge Energy company needs to dig a trench — and temporarily pump groundwater out […]
June 23, 2021

Arizona GOP advances wish list on race, taxes, elections

PHOENIX — The Arizona Senate passed a $12.8 billion budget for the coming fiscal year early Wednesday that contains massive income tax cuts after a […]