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December 13, 2023 7:45 AM

James Patterson awards $500 bonuses to 600 employees at independent bookstores

Hundreds of employees at independent bookstores, from Chapter One in Victoria, Minn., to The Cloak & Dagger in Princeton, N.J., will be receiving $500 holiday bonuses from author James Patterson.

by The Associated Press

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December 13, 2023 6:06 AM

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in U.S. to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.

by The Associated Press

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December 13, 2023 4:39 AM

Climate talks end on a first-ever call for the world to move away from fossil fuels

Leaders from nearly 200 countries agreed on the need to transition away from fossil fuels. But representatives of nations most vulnerable to climate impacts were not happy with the final deal.

by Nathan Rott, Rebecca Hersher and Jeff Brady

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December 13, 2023 4:20 AM

Wall Street calls them 'the Magnificent 7': They're the reason why stocks are surging

The S&P 500 has surged this year, but most of those gains are thanks to a handful companies nicknamed "The Magnificent Seven." And that's worrying Wall Street.

by David Gura

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December 12, 2023 10:40 AM

Behind the microphone with David Brancaccio

You’ve probably heard his voice on the radio, but how much do you know about David Brancaccio? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the host of Marketplace Morning Report about his career, how the economy is doing and his surprising connection to Minnesota.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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December 12, 2023 7:53 AM

Inflation continues to moderate thanks to a big drop in gas prices

Consumer prices rose 3.1 percent in November from a year ago, marking a more moderate pace of inflation thanks in large part to falling gasoline prices.

by Scott Horsley

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December 12, 2023 12:53 AM

Heart of Hawaii’s historic Lahaina reopens to residents and business owners

The historic town, on the Hawaiian island of Maui that burned in a deadly wildfire that killed at least 100 people, reopened Monday to residents and business owners holding day passes.

by The Associated Press

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December 11, 2023 7:28 PM

A jury decided Google's Android app store benefits from anticompetitive barriers

The maker of Fortnite sued three years ago, alleging that Google abused its power to shield its Play Store from competition in order to protect a gold mine that makes billions of dollars annually.

by The Associated Press

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December 11, 2023 12:00 PM

Plastic film recycling facility ramps up to fill gap in Minnesota

A new plastic film recycling plant in Rogers is filling a recycling gap in the Midwest. The company started production in August and plans to add more capacity over the next 18 months.

by Dan Gunderson

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December 11, 2023 4:00 AM

From crayons to Capitol advocacy, a Minnesota flag enthusiast nears moment of triumph

Lee Herold was preaching good flag design long before anyone was even listening. Now, a state commission is about to choose a new Minnesota state flag. Herold, who owns a flag store in Rochester, said he's glad everyone is finally taking flag design seriously.

by Catharine Richert

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Business and Economic News

James Patterson awards $500 bonuses to 600 employees at independent bookstores

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in U.S. to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

Climate talks end on a first-ever call for the world to move away from fossil fuels

Wall Street calls them 'the Magnificent 7': They're the reason why stocks are surging

Behind the microphone with David Brancaccio

Inflation continues to moderate thanks to a big drop in gas prices

Heart of Hawaii’s historic Lahaina reopens to residents and business owners

A jury decided Google's Android app store benefits from anticompetitive barriers

Plastic film recycling facility ramps up to fill gap in Minnesota

From crayons to Capitol advocacy, a Minnesota flag enthusiast nears moment of triumph

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