August 7, 2020

Calyxt will license its plant gene-editing tech to other firms

Calyxt, a food technology company spawned by the University of Minnesota, said this week it will offer its gene-editing technology in licensing deals to other […]
August 7, 2020

Minnesota's job market coming back slowly as companies remain cautious

Minnesota’s job market remains depressed even after many restrictions on businesses have lifted as employers remain uncertain about the direction of the coronavirus pandemic and […]
August 7, 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 […]
August 7, 2020

Minnesota officials urge vigilance to stop COVID-19 spread

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota health officials reported a decrease in the number of new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, but urged residents to stay […]
August 7, 2020

Zillow, Stamps.com rise; Uber, Illumina fall

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday: Zillow Group Inc., up $8.34 to $79.76. The online real estate marketplace reported […]
August 7, 2020

Employee in college admissions bribery case to plead guilty

BOSTON — A former employee of the consultant who authorities say ran a widespread college admissions bribery scheme that embroiled dozens of wealthy and famous […]
August 7, 2020

US consumer borrowing up in June after 3 months of declines

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer borrowing rose in June after three months of declines but the key category of credit card debt extended its decline. The […]
August 7, 2020

Q&A: What's up with Trump's orders on TikTok and WeChat?

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump has ordered sweeping but vague ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of popular apps TikTok and WeChat, saying […]
August 7, 2020

Farm groups ask U.S. for more time to apply for COVID-19 aid

CHICAGO — Twenty-eight U.S. farm groups asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday to extend the deadline for farmers to apply for coronavirus assistance […]
August 7, 2020

AP Explains: From Hong Kong to TikTok, US-China ties plummet

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has launched a major diplomatic and economic offensive against China, hitting Chinese officials with myriad sanctions over the past four […]