Business and Economic News

The DOJ has indicted an Epoch Times executive for money laundering
The once small newspaper was founded by Chinese dissidents. It became prominent in right-wing media in recent years but is now facing accusations that a top officer laundered at least $67 million.
‘All eyes on Rafah’ is the Internet’s most viral AI image. Two artists are claiming credit
Two Malaysians separated by 900 miles are both taking credit for a synthetic image of Gaza that became the most viral ever AI-generated photo, underscoring the complexities of authorship and ownership in an online landscape increasingly overrun with content created by artificial intelligence.
Navigating first-time home buying in 2024
Our guests shared advice on how to get on the path to home ownership despite the challenges of today’s economy.
Ticketmaster hack may affect more than 500 million customers
A group of hackers claimed this week to have stolen 1.3 terabytes of Ticketmaster user data, including names, addresses and credit card information.
One year since HyLife closure, Windom still waits for answers about its future
It’s been one year since the former HyLife plant in southwest Minnesota shut down. More than a thousand people lost their jobs when the pork processor closed. Twelve months on, Windom shows signs of recovery, but there’s still a lot in limbo.
Women’s 3-on-3 league developed by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart to debut in January
Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier’s 3-on-3 league Unrivaled is set to debut in January with players earning the highest average salary in women’s professional team sports. Early investors include NBA players and Minnesota natives Tre and Tyus Jones.
Best Buy and Kohl’s extends streak of quarterly sales slumps
The earnings results from Best Buy and Kohl’s, announced Thursday, offer the latest evidence of consumers’ cautious spending amid a challenging economic environment.