Play1min 49secGov. Walz says he supports proposal to curb copper wire theft in MinnesotaApril 17, 2024 2:55 PMBy Cari SpencerWalz said he believes the legislation is the “most inexpensive” solution. In 2023, stolen copper wire cost St. Paul $1.2 million to replace.
Biden promises to keep U.S. Steel a ‘totally American company’ amid review of Japanese takeover planApril 17, 2024 2:02 PMBy The Associated PressPresident Joe Biden is promising to block the acquisition of U.S. Steel by a Japan company, saying it “should remain a totally American company. American-owned, American operated.”
Uber and Lyft are agreeable to one piece of Legislature’s rideshare solveApril 17, 2024 9:00 AMBy Clay MastersLawmakers advanced a proposal Tuesday that addresses one item rideshare drivers and companies want settled — insurance coverage — as the Legislature seeks a solution to a rideshare standoff, but other loose ends remain before a regulatory package gets settled.
What Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse can tell us about the public domain and remix cultureApril 17, 2024 7:40 AMBy The Associated PressWinnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for artists to use them freely. In the years to come they'll be followed by a parade of pop culture figures, from King Kong to Superman.
Biden wants to hike tariffs on imports of Chinese steel and aluminumApril 17, 2024 4:00 AMBy Asma Khalid The White House says China uses subsidies and government programs to undercut U.S. steel. President Biden wants to triple tariffs on the imports and take other new steps to curb imports.
Why this vote at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant is historic for the SouthApril 17, 2024 4:00 AMBy Stephan Bisaha and Andrea Hsu Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., are voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. Two previous attempts to unionize the plant failed. Ballots will be counted on Friday.
Minnesota man loses lower legs after workplace incident with shredderApril 16, 2024 12:45 PMBy Regina MedinaA Hugo man is recovering from the loss of his lower legs in a workplace incident that occurred earlier this month at Shred Right in Minneapolis.
Cyberattack costs hit UnitedHealth in 1Q that still turns out better than expectedApril 16, 2024 9:11 AMBy The Associated PressUnitedHealth Group trounced first-quarter expectations even as costs from a cyberattack to its Change Healthcare business ate into its performance.
Rise and grind? Working late, volatile hours may lead to depression, illness by 50April 16, 2024 6:01 AMBy Ronnie Cohen Burnt out much? A study links working late, or variable shifts with health problems later in life. Maybe it's time to quit hustle culture for good.
Bitcoin is about to hit an event called the halving — and it may spark a huge rallyApril 16, 2024 4:00 AMBy Rafael Nam Crypto investors are getting excited about an upcoming quadrennial event called the halving that will effectively reduce the supply of new bitcoin in half. Here's what it all means.