December 23, 2020

Duluth steam customers convert to hot-water heat

Duluth Energy Systems completely financed the cost of converting the buildings, which Oneida will pay off over the next decade. But even with those finance […]
December 23, 2020

Consumer spending drops 0.4%, first decline since April

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending fell 0.4% in November, the first decline since April, as Americans confronted a newly resurgent virus. The November decline followed […]
December 23, 2020

Trump threatens to torpedo COVID relief with new demands

President Donald Trump has threatened to torpedo Congress’ massive COVID-19 relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep economic uncertainty, suddenly demanding […]
December 23, 2020

What's at stake with Trump's threat: COVID-19 relief and a government shutdown

East Alabama Medical Center nurse Harvard Graham checks fluids for a COVID-19 patient in the intensive care unit this month in Opelika, Ala. Julie Bennett/AP […]
December 23, 2020

Wheels come off for bus companies, closing down travel options for poorer Americans

A Greyhound bus driver wears a protective mask and gloves as he prepares to depart a station in San Antonio, Texas, on March 30. Bus […]
December 23, 2020

After months of calm, Thailand grapples with virus outbreak

BANGKOK — After managing against the odds to keep the coronavirus largely in check for most of the year, Thailand has suddenly found itself challenged […]
December 23, 2020

Minnesotans plan for expected federal relief payment

Outside a dollar store in Oakdale, Minn., shoppers coming and going this week were well aware Congress finally agreed on a stimulus package. Mike Kolstad […]
December 23, 2020

California health system buckling under COVID-19 pandemic

LOS ANGELES — California’s health care system is buckling under the strain of the nation’s largest coronavirus outbreak and may fracture in weeks if people […]
December 23, 2020

After months of calm, Thailand challenged by virus outbreak

BANGKOK — Thailand, which has kept the coronavirus largely in check for most of the year, is facing a challenge from a large outbreak of […]
December 23, 2020

Asian stocks gain after Trump criticizes economic aid bill

BEIJING — Asian stock markets rose Wednesday after President Donald Trump suggested he may veto a $900 billion economic aid package. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong […]