Maui residents fill philanthropic gaps while aid makes the long journey to the fire-stricken island
Nonprofits and volunteers in Maui have cobbled together countless improvised and urgent solutions since the deadliest wildfire in over a century hit their community
2023-08-18 03:27
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 7.09% this week to highest level in more than 20 years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in 20 years
2023-08-18 02:46
Red Lake Nation in northwestern Minnesota plans to roll out mobile cannabis dispensary
The Red Lake Nation in northwestern Minnesota plans to roll out a mobile marijuana dispensary that will operate only on tribal lands
2023-08-18 01:57
Minneapolis advances measure for minimum wage to Uber and Lyft drivers
Minneapolis City Council members have narrowly passed a measure that would establish a minimum wage for Uber and Lyft drivers
2023-08-18 01:22
Groundwater treatment systems to address 'forever chemicals' planned near Michigan military base
Two groundwater treatment systems will be installed near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in northern Michigan as the U.S. Department of Defense looks to address “forever chemical” contamination
2023-08-18 00:27
Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here's how to spot one
Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost $3.8 billion to them last year just in the U.S., according to the Federal Trade Commission
2023-08-17 23:29
Warren Buffett gives $27 million in Berkshire Hathaway stock to an unnamed charity
Warren Buffett donated 50 Class A shares of Berkshire Hathaway stock worth $27 million to an unnamed charity this week
2023-08-17 23:20
Over 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall after fire reports. Here's what you need to know
More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall following reports of nearly two dozen fires, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday
2023-08-17 21:55
U.S. jobless claims applications fall as labor market continues to show resiliency
The U.S. labor market continues to flex its muscle, as applications for jobless claims fell again last week and remain at healthy levels despite high interest rates and elevated inflation
2023-08-17 20:51
Walmart shines in Q2 and bumps up expectations for the year
Walmart is reporting strong second-quarter sales results as the retailer’s low-price model continues to attract budget conscious consumers in a tough economic environment
2023-08-17 19:24
China says it would welcome a visit by US commerce secretary after imposition of investment controls
China says it would welcome a visit by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo following the imposition of foreign investment controls by her agency that have stung numerous Chinese companies
2023-08-17 19:00
Heavy rain in Germany causes flooding and leads to flight cancelations in Frankfurt
Authorities say heavy rain in parts of Germany caused flooding and led to dozens of flight cancelations at Frankfurt Airport, the country’s busiest and a major European hub
2023-08-17 15:22