Business and Economic News

'Barbie' is pretty in pink — but will she also be profitable?
Warner Bros. and Mattel set out to create a movie marketing machine — including more than 100 brand collabs and viral social media campaigns — to build excitement for the film’s July 21 release.
Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know
Amazon's annual two-day sale for Prime members is here. Not all deals are as good as they seem, however. It pays to do some research to ensure you're getting the best price.
BBC suspends host accused of paying a teen $45K for sexually explicit photos
The alleged victim’s mother says for three years, a BBC star funded her teen’s drug habit in exchange for explicit photos. It’s the latest scandal to rock Britain’s beleaguered public broadcaster.
What’s next for borrowers burdened by student loans? 
MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Joe Biden’s broad loan forgiveness plan and how a wave of changes to student debt repayment plans affect tens of thousands of Minnesotans looking for debt relief.
It's hot. For farmworkers without federal heat protections, it could be life or death
Amid extreme heat, there are few federal protections for workers during hot temperatures. The Biden administration wants to change that but the rule making process is long and the heat won't wait.
Drag queen story time at Chaska children's store met with outpouring of community support
The event drew attention after the store's owner posted a video on Tik Tok of an angry customer arguing that it promoted sexual entertainment for children. The video received more than 500,000 likes and thousands of comments supporting Little Roos.
Savor your coffee; someone probably lost sleep over it
When I get up and make my first cup of coffee, I do it like performing a sacred ritual. I know that those beans traveled far, and were cared for.
The Labor Department said Friday that Monogram Foods will pay a more than $30,000 fine as part of an agreement reached after a 16-year-old and 17-year-old were found to be working at the company's Chandler, Minn. plant.