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Women are earning more money, but they're still picking up a heavier load at home
A new Pew Research Center report finds that in opposite-sex marriages in the U.S., women's financial contributions have grown, but they're still doing a larger share of housework and caregiving.
Northwest Minnesota cities add amenities to lure scarce workers
Like the rest of the country, northwest Minnesota has more jobs than workers. Adding to the challenge of recruiting employees is the area's remote location and long winters. Outdoor activities like snowmobiling and fishing are popular and appeal to many potential job seekers.
Judge rebukes Fox attorneys ahead of defamation trial: 'Omission is a lie'
Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric M. Davis says he will appoint an outside attorney to investigate whether Fox News attorneys withheld key evidence in weeks leading up to defamation trial.
It cost $22 billion to rescue two failed banks. Now the question is who will pay
Regulators need to decide how to recover the cost of rescuing Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank – and community banks across the country are warning they should not be on the hook.
‘It’s a struggle right now’: Nursing homes press Minnesota lawmakers for help
The pandemic, inflation and the state’s broader workforce shortage have caused a unique strain for nursing homes around the state. And they say they need urgent financial help from the state to stay afloat.