Business and Economic News

How to avoid ‘bad actors’ in booming solar industry
Advocates of solar energy say there are plenty of reputable companies to choose from in Minnesota. Following some basic tips can help you avoid a scam.
Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber decline
The layoffs are the latest signal of a major shift within the streaming giant as it recently reported a decline in subscribers for the first time in a decade, as well as slowing revenue growth.
Conspiracy theorists flock to bird flu, spreading falsehoods
While it doesn't pose a significant threat to humans, the outbreak is prompting a new wave of some of the same conspiracy theories that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic.
How the labor shortage is affecting seasonal work and teen summer jobs
It’s a great time to look for a summer job. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about businesses scrambling for seasonal workers and how teenagers are finding more work in the tight labor market.
The plot to keep meatpacking plants open during COVID-19
Newly released documents reveal that the meatpacking industry’s callousness toward the health of its workers and its influence over the Trump administration were far greater than previously known.
America's baby formula shortage: 8 key questions, answered
Supply chain issues and a major recall have parents struggling to consistently find baby formula. It’s a dire situation with serious impact. Hopefully, supplies increase soon. Until then, here’s what experts recommend.
4 things to know as cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (and stablecoins) melt down
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are being caught up in the storm impacting all kinds of markets, including stocks. The plunge in a type of crypto called TerraUSD is raising special concern.
Comic: One Sioux chef's attempt to reclaim Native American cuisine
When it comes to North American cuisine, Indigenous foods don't typically come to mind. Chef Sean Sherman is changing that by serving food that celebrates and preserves his ancestors' Lakota cooking.
California just ran on 100% renewable energy, but fossil fuels aren't fading away yet
California broke its record for renewable energy when solar and wind provided enough to meet all consumer demand. At the time, natural gas power plants were still on, a necessity for the grid.