September 25, 2020

Florida governor reopening state's economy despite spread

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted all restrictions on restaurants and other businesses in Florida on Friday in a move to reopen the state’s […]
September 25, 2020

The latest hard-to-find item: a desk

NEW YORK — First it was toilet paper. Disinfectant wipes. Beans. Coins. Computers. Now, desks are in short supply because of the coronavirus pandemic. Millions […]
September 25, 2020

Aldi off Lake Street reopening next week, joining other businesses in area

The Aldi just off Lake Street in Minneapolis, decimated by the rioting in the days following the police killing of George Floyd, is reopening next […]
September 25, 2020

Hacked software provider acknowledges ransomware attack

DALLAS — A major U.S. provider of software services to state and local governments acknowledged Friday it was hit by a ransomware attack two days […]
September 25, 2020

With $68 million in funds, Minnesota's Revol Greens to expand in Texas

Revol Greens has raised another $68 million to build its third greenhouse location in Texas, marking its third expansion in two years. The Owatonna, Minn.-based […]
September 25, 2020

Largest California wildfire threatens marijuana-growing area

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s largest wildfire is threatening a marijuana-growing enclave, and authorities said many of the locals have refused to evacuate and abandon their […]
September 25, 2020

US probes Mercedes vans for possible unwanted acceleration

DETROIT — U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating speed sensor problems with Mercedes-Benz Sprinter full-size vans that could cause unwanted acceleration. The probe by the […]
September 25, 2020

Orders for big-ticket US manufactured goods up weak 0.4%

WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased just 0.4% in August following a much larger gain in the previous month. The […]
September 25, 2020

Mom's remains go missing after being mailed to wrong address

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Kentucky woman is sending out what she calls an “urgent plea” after a box containing her mother’s cremated remains went missing […]
September 25, 2020

Justice Department seeks immediate ban on WeChat in US

NEW YORK — The Justice Department is seeking an immediate ban on downloads of WeChat in Apple and Google app stores, saying the Chinese-owned messaging […]