February 3, 2021

Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to 'go big'

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden told Democratic lawmakers Wednesday he’s “not married” to an absolute number on his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan but Congress […]
February 3, 2021

Daimler to spin off trucks, change name to Mercedes-Benz

FRANKFURT, Germany — German automaker Daimler will split itself into two independent companies by spinning off its truck and bus division, a move the company […]
February 3, 2021

Stocks move higher on Wall Street after an early stumble

Stocks pushed higher in afternoon trading Wednesday, as investors turn their focus to some strong earnings reports from Big Tech companies and hopes for getting […]
February 3, 2021

Automaker Daimler to spin off trucks business, change name

FRANKFURT, Germany — German automaker Daimler will split itself into two independent companies by spinning off its truck and bus division, a move the company […]
February 3, 2021

Fate of boats owned by 'The Codfather' heading to court

A legal dispute over the sale of fishing boats once owned by a disgraced former fishing magnate nicknamed “The Codfather” is headed to state court […]
February 3, 2021

Evers to again push for lower prescription drug costs

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers plans to renew efforts designed to lower prescription drug costs, putting forward a proposal in his state budget that […]
February 3, 2021

Valentine’s Day Takeout Options for Your One True Love… Yourself

Whether you love or hate February 14, it is a day of bright colors and glitter in the middle of a month of grey, old […]
February 3, 2021

Cut off by Canada, locals build 30-mile ice road from isolated section of Minnesota to U.S.

It is surrounded mostly by Lake of the Woods and is separate from the rest of the state. The only way to get there by […]
February 3, 2021

Beer and spirits maker Diageo gives $10M to Black colleges

NEW YORK — British-based beer and spirits maker Diageo is giving a combined $10 million to 25 historically Black colleges and universities across the United […]
February 3, 2021

Ecuador to pick new president amid deepening economic crisis

QUITO, Ecuador — Evidence of the crisis in Ecuador is everywhere: shuttered restaurants, soaring oxygen tank prices and countless “for sale” and “for rent” signs […]