September 15, 2023

Preparing homes for wildfires is big business that's only getting started

Rich Snyder, who retired as the fire marshal of Sierra Madre, Calif., now works for Allied Disaster Defense, a California company that hardens homes against […]
September 14, 2023

The UAW unveils major plan if talks with Big 3 automakers fail: The 'stand up strike'

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain holds up a sign at a union rally held near a Stellantis factory Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Detroit. […]
September 13, 2023

'Oldest start-up on earth': Birkenstock's IPO filing is exactly as you'd expect

Birkenstock sandals are on display in the window of a store in Berlin. Sean Gallup/Getty Images "Everything has to change, so that everything stays the […]
September 13, 2023

4 reasons why your car insurance premium is soaring

A car accident is cleared at an intersection without power in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 24, 2022. Auto insurance costs are soaring — well outpacing […]
September 13, 2023

State officials confirm sightings of two new invasive insects in Minnesota

State agriculture officials announced Wednesday that they’ve confirmed two new invasive insects in Minnesota. The elm seed bug and the Asiatic garden beetle were discovered […]
September 12, 2023

Digesters convert manure into renewable energy

A Danish company’s plans to turn cow manure into renewable energy in Minnesota and Wisconsin’s dairy country have tanked, at least for now. Nature Energy […]
September 12, 2023

Bars as safe spaces for people of color in Minneapolis

Safe social space for people of color in America — and Minnesota — can still feel rare. Bars and restaurants are an important part of […]
September 12, 2023

United States takes on Google in biggest tech monopoly trial of 21st century

Google is headed to trial in Washington D.C., where it will defend itself over the Justice Department's claims that it abused its monopoly power in […]
September 11, 2023

Student loan borrowers are spending a lot of time on hold, says federal watchdog

Hanna Barczyk for NPR Millions of Americans are getting ready to repay their federal student loans next month, and many have questions – from where […]
September 11, 2023

Twinkies are sold! J.M. Smucker scoops up Hostess Brands for $5.6 billion

Hostess Brands, best known for its Twinkies, is being bought by jelly-maker J.M. Smucker. Scott Olson | Getty Images It’s a sweet deal for Hostess, […]