July 13, 2020

Analog Devices buying Maxim Integrated in all-stock deal

NEW YORK — Computer chip maker Analog Devices is buying Maxim Integrated in an all-stock deal that will create a company worth about $68 billion, […]
July 13, 2020

2020 Watch: How many more Americans will die from COVID-19?

Presidential politics move fast. What we’re watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign: Days to general election: 113 ___ THE NARRATIVE These […]
July 13, 2020

Millennials and boomers: Pandemic pain, by the generation

CINCINNATI — Millennials, you’re taking a big hit — again. And you’re not OK, either, boomers. Sometimes at odds, America’s two largest generations now have […]
July 13, 2020

Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time. Three countries — the United States, China and the […]
July 13, 2020

Pine Grove Zoo welcomes orphaned baby river otter

The orphaned baby river otter at Pine Grove Zoo seemed oblivious to her powers of persuasion, however, as she wriggled and nudged for attention and […]
July 13, 2020

This Week: Bank earns, retail sales, housing starts

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: BANK EARNINGS Several major U.S. banks report quarterly results Tuesday. […]
July 13, 2020

Psychiatry business aims for calm atmosphere for children

WAITE PARK, Minn. — Like many business owners, Elysia Peterson took a leap of faith opening hers. But Peterson also knew that Shifting Focus, a […]
July 13, 2020

Deals remain elusive as Minnesota special session approaches

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Legislature convenes Monday for its second special session of the year with few public signs of lawmakers and the governor being […]
July 13, 2020

Undaunted, US global media chief plows ahead with changes

WASHINGTON — Despite a barrage of criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, the new chief of U.S. global media is plowing ahead with changes to […]
July 13, 2020

AP FACT CHECK: Trump team's false comfort on schools, virus

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is providing misguided assurances on the safety of kids in school during a coronavirus epidemic. In remarks Sunday, Education […]