September 18, 2020

3M mired in one of largest mass torts ever over military earplugs

When 3M bought Aearo Technologies in 2008 it became a giant in the military earplug market. Aearo’s Combat Arms earplug was standard issue for U.S. […]
September 18, 2020

Hawaii court hears case on legality of foreign fishing labor

HONOLULU — The Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on the legality of issuing licenses to foreign workers in Hawaii’s longline commercial fishing fleet, which […]
September 18, 2020

Ethanol waivers become central issue in presidential battle for Minnesota farm votes

Ethanol waivers are becoming a central issue in the battle for the farm vote — and the issue heated up this week with three straight […]
September 18, 2020

Low mortgage rates continue to fuel hot Twin Cities housing market

August was a blockbuster month for home sellers across the 16-county metro, despite the global pandemic and a coming presidential election, which typically puts buyers […]
September 18, 2020

California jobless rate falls with help of temporary jobs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A raft of temporary government jobs for the U.S. Census boosted California’s economy in August as the state added 101,900 jobs as […]
September 18, 2020

US Steel, Aptiv rise; NatWest Group, Roku fall

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Friday: United States Steel Corp., up 41 cents to $8.82. The steel company gave investors […]
September 18, 2020

NYC tries $50 fines to get scofflaws to don masks on subway

NEW YORK — The young man slouched against the inside of the subway doors as the No. 3 train headed south along Broadway. Across the […]
September 18, 2020

Massive damage of rare plants probed at Nevada mine site

RENO, Nev. — State and federal authorities are investigating the mysterious loss of a significant swath of a rare desert wildflower that’s being considered for […]
September 18, 2020

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they […]
September 18, 2020

USDA plans additional $14B for farmers reeling from virus

DES MOINES, Iowa — The federal government said Friday that it will give farmers an additional $14 billion to compensate them for the difficulties they […]