March 24, 2021

Boom or bubble? Skeptics take aim at buzzy electric vehicle market

Lordstown Motors, unveils their new electric pickup truck Endurance in Lordstown, Ohio, on Oct. 15, 2020. The company has been accused of making fraudulent claims […]
March 24, 2021

3 things to know about immigrants' contributions to Minnesota's economy

Minnesota-born folks are moving away from the state. But immigrants from other countries are keeping Minnesota’s population growing. That’s one of the takeaways of a […]
March 24, 2021

Michael Sandel on contributing to the common good

Political philosopher Michael J. Sandel of Harvard University believes that America needs to renew the dignity of work, and emphasize the many contributions to society […]
March 24, 2021

Massive container ship runs aground in Suez Canal, halting traffic

A boat navigates in front of a massive cargo ship that sits grounded after it turned sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal, blocking traffic in a […]
March 23, 2021

Parler network founder claims GOP donor, others defamed him

LAS VEGAS — The developer of the conservative social network Parler is alleging he was defamed and improperly ousted by a prominent Republican Party benefactor, […]
March 23, 2021

GameStop lost $215 million in fiscal year; online sales gain

GameStop, the video game retailer at the center of a social-media driven investment frenzy, said it lost $215 million in the 12 months ended Jan. […]
March 23, 2021

Slower mail, fewer office hours part of Postal Service plans

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Tuesday announced plans to slow mail delivery standards and cut hours at some post offices as part of a 10-year […]
March 23, 2021

Prince Harry joins coaching startup as chief impact officer

NEW YORK — Prince Harry has joined the corporate world as employee coaching and mental health firm BetterUp Inc.’s Chief Impact Officer. Financial terms of […]
March 23, 2021

EXPLAINER: Qatar prepares for World Cup amid rights concerns

As European teams set out on their paths to the 2022 World Cup, scrutiny of Qatar is far from subsiding. Criticism is intensifying as teams […]
March 23, 2021

Newly confirmed surgeon general to focus on COVID, opioids

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden’s surgeon general Tuesday. While Dr. Vivek Murthy says ending the coronavirus pandemic is […]