March 10, 2021

UnitedHealth Group CEO 'more optimistic' on pandemic

The new chief executive of UnitedHealth Group expressed optimism Wednesday over pandemic trends while telling investors they should not expect big changes in strategic direction […]
March 10, 2021

Consumer prices up 0.4% last month but core prices moderate

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in February, the biggest gain in six months, led by a sharp jump in gasoline prices. But core […]
March 10, 2021

EU gets extra vaccine doses to tackle virus border clusters

BRUSSELS — The European Commission has secured an agreement with Pfizer-BioNTech to get an extra 4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to fight a worrying surge […]
March 10, 2021

The Memo: Local activists help save coral reefs

Two Duluthians are doing their part to help save coral reefs from invasive lionfish while also creating a sustainable supply chain. Nathan Lipinski and Josh […]
March 10, 2021

Asian stocks follow Wall St higher after tech rally

BEIJING — Asian stock prices followed Wall Street higher on Wednesday following a rally for major tech companies. Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong advanced. […]
March 10, 2021

The Latest: Alaska opens vaccines to all 16 or older

JUNEAU, Alaska — Gov. Mike Dunleavy says Alaska will become the first state to drop eligibility requirements and allow anyone 16 or older who lives […]
March 10, 2021

Broadband, community at heart of BLAEDC annual meeting

It’s not a new issue for rural America, but 2020 moved it to a critical mass. And it’s all summed up in one keyword — […]
March 9, 2021

The Latest: Maryland to ease COVID restrictions this week

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland will ease restrictions on restaurants and other businesses this week, Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday, citing improving COVID-19 health metrics and […]
March 9, 2021

Nasdaq jumps 3.7%, most in four months, as Big Tech surges

Technology companies powered stocks higher on Wall Street Tuesday, driving the Nasdaq to its biggest gain in four months and more than making up for […]
March 9, 2021

EXPLAINER: How Myanmar is cracking down on journalists

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military-controlled government is cracking down on coverage of mass protests, raiding media companies and detaining dozens of journalists since its Feb. 1 […]