October 1, 2020

Ex-congressman seeks to delay going to prison, citing COVID

NEW YORK — The first member of Congress to endorse Donald Trump for president four years ago cited the coronavirus Thursday as he asked to […]
October 1, 2020

Amazon: Nearly 20,000 workers tested positive for COVID-19

NEW YORK — Amazon said Thursday that nearly 20,000 of its workers have tested positive or been presumed positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. […]
October 1, 2020

Trump pushes mining with order, but effects are uncertain

BILLINGS, Mont. — The Trump administration is seeking to fast-track mining projects and could offer grants and loans to help companies pay for equipment, administration […]
October 1, 2020

Hacked hospital chain says all 250 US facilities affected

The hospital chain Universal Health Services said Thursday that computer services at all 250 of its U.S. facilities were hobbled in last weekend’s malware attack […]
October 1, 2020

Financial Planning Day in Minnesota goes virtual; free consultations offered

More than two-thirds of U.S. workers are feeling stressed about their financial future. Minnesota’s financial planners want to help. In years past, the Financial Planners […]
October 1, 2020

David and Nicola Yoon launch YA imprint for people of color

NEW YORK — Best-selling authors David and Nicola Yoon are launching a Random House Children’s Books imprint for young adult romance novels by and about […]
October 1, 2020

Wisconsin business groups sue to keep COVID lists secret

MADISON, Wis. — Three business groups filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block Gov. Tony Evers’ administration from releasing the names of more than 1,000 […]
October 1, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond, Boeing rise; Marathon, Allstate fall

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Thursday: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., up $3.77 to $18.75 The home goods retailer reported […]
October 1, 2020

Election official says no Wisconsin ballots in found mail

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s top election official said Thursday there were no Wisconsin absentee ballots amid mail that was discovered in a ditch outside of […]
October 1, 2020

Pfizer CEO pushes back against Trump claim on vaccine timing

The head of Pfizer, one of the drugmakers racing to develop a coronavirus vaccine, told employees he was disappointed that its work was politicized during […]