January 8, 2021

Stock market shakes off a slump to reach more record highs

Stocks shook off a midday slump and powered higher in the afternoon, bringing major indexes to record highs and leaving the market with solid gains […]
January 8, 2021

US consumer credit up 4.4% in November, best in 5 months

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer borrowing rose 4.4% in November, its strongest showing in five months, led by strong gains in auto and student loans that […]
January 8, 2021

Twin Cities entrepreneur develops mental health app for teens

Katie Dorn, veteran entrepreneur and former school counselor, has never seen a tougher emotional state for high school kids than these COVID-driven times of separation, […]
January 8, 2021

Deutsche Bank to pay $100 million to avoid bribery charge

NEW YORK — Deutsche Bank agreed Friday to pay fines and penalties of more than $100 million to avoid a criminal prosecution on charges it […]
January 8, 2021

The Latest: Biden plans to speed release of virus vaccines

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden says he’ll speed release of coronavirus vaccines when he takes office Jan. 20. His office says Biden will curtail the […]
January 8, 2021

Police officer's death intensifies Capitol siege questions

WASHINGTON — A police officer has died from injuries suffered as President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol, a violent siege that is forcing hard […]
January 8, 2021

Wisconsin budget panel approves recount reimbursement

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Legislature’s Republican-controlled budget committee on Friday approved reimbursing Milwaukee and Dane counties for costs incurred during the recount requested and […]
January 8, 2021

Plenty of overhead in this market: Betting on drone races

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — In the “gamblers will bet on absolutely anything” category, here’s a new one: A major sports book is taking bets on […]
January 8, 2021

The Latest: Pfizer study suggests vaccine fights variant

NEW YORK — New research suggests the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech can still work against a mutated coronavirus. Two variants — one […]
January 8, 2021

Storm 'Filomena' blankets most of Spain with snow

MADRID — Spain was on high alert Friday as a cold snap covered much of the country with snow disrupting road, sea and air traffic, […]