December 7, 2022

McDonald's franchise owners are caught violating child labor laws

Santonastasso Enterprises, which owns and operates 13 McDonald's franchises in and around Pittsburgh, Pa., paid a civil penalty of $57,332 for violating child labor laws, […]
December 7, 2022

Factory workers across the U.S. say they were exposed to asbestos on the job

Andy Lang visits the gravesite of his sister Bertha Reed, Sunday November 20, 2022 in McIntosh, Alabama. Lang worked at the Olin Corp. chemical plant […]
December 6, 2022

MN budget officials expected to announce huge surplus

On Tuesday Minnesota policymakers are set to find out just how many billions of dollars will be at their disposal when they kick off the […]
December 6, 2022

A congressional report says financial technology companies fueled rampant PPP fraud

A congressional report found financial technology companies, or fintechs, largely fueled PPP loan fraud. Bluevine, a fintech noted in the report, told NPR it adapted […]
December 5, 2022

There's a lithium mining boom, but it's not a jobs bonanza

Traffic passes through Tonopah, Nev. on Oct. 6, 2022. Bridget Bennett for NPR The town of Tonopah, Nev., was born out of a silver rush. […]
December 5, 2022

Supreme Court hears clash between LGBTQ and business owners' rights

Stefani Reynolds /AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a potentially landmark case that pits two cherished constitutional principles against […]
December 4, 2022

Dominion to depose Fox boss Lachlan Murdoch as defamation suit heats up

Lachlan Murdoch is set to be deposed in the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News Drew Angerer/Getty Images It's press-shy Lachlan Murdoch's turn in […]
December 3, 2022

Green group pitches alternative vision for PolyMet site

An environmental group fighting the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has proposed an alternative vision for the site. The plan reimagines the site […]
December 2, 2022

Senate DFLers tap college professor to lead ag committee

Sen. Aric Putnam, DFL-St. Cloud, was quick to acknowledge that he’s got a lot to learn before the legislative session starts in January. After snapping […]
December 1, 2022

Legal losses keep coming for Biden's student loan relief plan

President Joe Biden answers questions with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in October as they leave an event about the student debt relief portal. Susan Walsh/AP […]