November 17, 2020

US industrial production jumps 1.1% in October

SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S. industrial production rose 1.1% in October, recovering much of the spring decline caused by the virus pandemic. Production rebounded after […]
November 17, 2020

At stores and malls this year, it's Zoom Santa and wishlists shared through glass

Santa Claus is normally decked out for the holidays in red and white, but this year may be the first when Santa sported a face […]
November 17, 2020

Retail sales grew a slower-than-expected 0.3% in October

NEW YORK — Retail sales in the U.S. grew a slower-than-expected 0.3% in October, even as retailers offered early holiday discounts online and in stores. […]
November 17, 2020

Ohio senator joins COVID-19 vaccine study to set example

CINCINNATI — A U.S. senator is participating in a COVID-19 vaccine study, hoping to encourage others to volunteer to take part in testing. Ohio Republican […]
November 17, 2020

Walmart grows stronger in pandemic; quarterly sales up 5.3%

NEW YORK — Walmart turned out another stellar quarter as the world’s largest retailer powers through a pandemic that has felled other national chains. Third-quarter […]
November 17, 2020

Millennial Money: Financial advice that rarely fits all

When I hear financial tips that are unrealistic or shame-inducing, I cringe. Any advice that makes complicated money moves seem like an easy path to […]
November 17, 2020

Accountability group redoubles push for Crow Wing Power membership list

The Crow Wing Power Accountability Group is launching a petition to request a comprehensive membership list — which would, members said, hopefully include contact information […]
November 17, 2020

Pentagon says it shot down unarmed missile in sea-based test

WASHINGTON — In a first for the Pentagon’s push to develop defenses against intercontinental-range ballistic missiles capable of striking the United States, a missile interceptor […]
November 17, 2020

Home Depot is building a banner year, 3Q numbers stun

Americans being stuck at home has led to an explosive year for Home Depot and is latest quarter is no exception. Third-quarter sales surged 23% […]
November 17, 2020

Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

NEW YORK — Now sold on Amazon: insulin and inhalers. The company opened an online pharmacy Tuesday, giving Amazon shoppers the chance to buy their […]