January 13, 2021

Japan widens virus emergency to 7 more areas as cases surge

TOKYO — Japan expanded a coronavirus state of emergency to seven more prefectures Wednesday, affecting more than half the population amid a surge in infections […]
January 13, 2021

Target saw sales surge 17% during holiday season

Target reported a blockbuster holiday season with sales soaring as traffic grew and consumers spent more per shop often utilizing pickup and other same-day shopping […]
January 13, 2021

Japan widens virus emergency for 7 more areas as cases surge

TOKYO — Japan expanded a coronavirus state of emergency for seven more prefectures Wednesday, affecting more than half the population amid a surge in infections […]
January 13, 2021

Target continues to thrive in whirlwind retail environment

NEW YORK — Target’s strong sales streak extended through the pandemic-shrouded holiday season, as shoppers snapped up everything from clothing to home goods. The Minneapolis […]
January 13, 2021

UK may move patients into hotels to ease hospital strain

LONDON — England’s health care system may move patients into hotels to ease pressure on hospitals struggling to handle rising COVID-19 admissions. Health Secretary Matt […]
January 13, 2021

Trump business backlash part of 'cancel culture,' son says

NEW YORK — The PGA canceled its tournament at his golf course. Banks say they won’t lend to him anymore. New York City is looking […]
January 13, 2021

TikTok tightens privacy features for younger users

A month after federal regulators ordered it to disclose how its practices affect children and teenagers, TikTok is tightening its privacy practices for the under-18 […]
January 13, 2021

Maxi-trial opens for Italy's other mob group, 'ndrangheta

LAMEZIA TERME, Italy — A maxi-trial opened Wednesday in southern Italy against the ‘ndrangheta crime syndicate, arguably the world’s richest criminal organization that quietly amassed […]
January 13, 2021

Retro foods to pop up in Zeitgeist kitchen

Rob Abrahamson’s vibe for his new twice-a-week, pop-up restaurant can be summed up in a memory: You’re a kid who has been hanging out at […]
January 13, 2021

$1,000,000 Affordable Housing Grant to Benefit Duluth Families and Individuals

DULUTH, MN – A collaborative effort between One Roof Community Housing and North Shore Bank will create affordable housing opportunities for low-income families and individuals […]