July 7, 2023

The U.S. added 209,000 jobs in June, showing that hiring is slowing but still solid

Construction workers prepare steel for a crane at construction site in New York City on May 18. Spencer Platt via Getty Images U.S. employers added […]
July 6, 2023

REI fostered a progressive reputation. Then its workers began to unionize

A pedestrian walks by REI's flagship store in New York, where last year workers formed the company's first union. Spencer Platt/Getty Images A position at […]
July 5, 2023

U.S. is barred from combating disinformation on social media. Here's what it means

Visitors stand near screens displaying the Meta logo in Berlin on June 6. Under a U.S. judge's new ruling, much of the federal government is […]
July 5, 2023

Women are returning to the job market in droves, just when the U.S. needs them most

Deandrea Rahming was apprehensive about going back to work after more than a decade out of the job market, but in the wake of the […]
July 5, 2023

To tip or not to tip? Three reasons why tipping has gotten so out of control

Tipping is on the rise across the U.S. but customers are getting frustrated and many are reaching a tipping point. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) […]
July 5, 2023

Duluth celebrates $8 million grant to rebuild part of Lakewalk

Duluth officials are celebrating a nearly $8.2 million federal grant that will help rebuild another section of the city’s popular Lakewalk pedestrian and bike trail […]
July 4, 2023

Here are the 5 things to know about the state of the economy this Independence Day

Travelers wait in line at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta on June 30, 2023, ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend. Consumers are […]
July 3, 2023

Honeybee deaths rose last year. Here's why farmers would go bust without bees

Beekeeper Steven Reese inspects his hives at Bennett Orchards in Frankford, Del. Allison Aubrey/NPR If you like to eat blueberries, apples, almonds, and other fruits […]
July 3, 2023

Treasury Secretary Yellen set to travel to Beijing to help ease U.S.-China relations

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is shown testifying before the House Financial Services Committee during a hearing regarding the state of the international financial system at […]
July 3, 2023

This Chaska children’s store feels community support ahead of drag queen story time    

Little Roo’s in Chaska, Minn. is a small business that sells handmade children’s clothes and accessories. In the summer, Marissa Held-Nordling, the owner of the […]