April 30, 2021

Wyoming, Minn., company says new electric truck could revolutionize firefighting

WASHINGTON — The signs on the side of Rosenbauer America’s RT electric firetruck said “Reduced Noise.” They weren’t kidding. The short, sleek vehicle was idling […]
April 30, 2021

Judge: Kushner's apartment company violated consumer laws

BALTIMORE — A judge in Maryland has ruled that an apartment company co-owned by Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, repeatedly violated state consumer […]
April 30, 2021

US-mediated Lebanon-Israel talks on border at sea to resume

BEIRUT — Months after they stalled, indirect talks between Lebanon and Israel over their disputed maritime border are to resume next week, a U.S.-mediating team […]
April 30, 2021

March US incomes surge as relief rolls out, spending jumps

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending rose at the fastest pace in nine months while incomes soared by a record amount in March, reflecting billions of […]
April 30, 2021

Brazil backs away from the virus brink, but remains at risk

RIO DE JANEIRO — For most of this month, intensive care units across Brazil were at or near capacity amid a crush of COVID-19 patients, […]
April 30, 2021

Three families will share Duluth mansion. And don't worry; they have a plan

“It’s harder for me to leave the plants than the house,” Elisabeth said. The Helstroms, who already live with Paul’s father, are saying goodbye to […]
April 30, 2021

Strike ends at Volvo plant in Va. as tentative deal reached

A strike at a Volvo plant in Virginia has ended following a tentative deal between the workers’ union and automaker. The UAW Volvo Truck Council […]
April 30, 2021

Stocks open lower, still head for 3rd straight monthly gain

Stocks are pulling back in the early going on Wall Street, easing the S&P 500 below the record high it set a day earlier. The […]
April 29, 2021

Black state investigator accuses Fairview Hospital security of racial profiling

An investigator with the state Attorney General’s Office has accused security at Fairview-Riverside Medical Center of racial profiling after he said he was harassed while […]
April 29, 2021

Mike Mohan stepping down as president of Best Buy

Best Buy’s president and chief operating officer, Mike Mohan, will leave the company in July after more than 17 years, the company said Thursday. CEO […]