Business and Economic News

Warehouses are overwhelmed by America's shopping spree
The U.S. is dotted with more warehouses than ever. But they are overwhelmed by record-level imports, a lack of workers and a shopping spree of unprecedented proportions.
Harvard's 148-year-old student newspaper gets its first Latina president
Raquel Coronell Uribe, a history and literature major from Miami, calls the role a "huge" honor: "Even if it took 148 years, I'm thrilled that I get to be in the position to be that first person."
How an equitable economic recovery benefits us all
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the economy, but economic recovery has been strong in 2021. As the economy recovers, it’s crucial for the Twin Cities to close the economic opportunity gap, according to a new report released by the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. 
As anchors Chenue Her and Gia Vang move up in TV news, they bring a new perspective
Her and Vang both stumbled upon television journalism at first. But along the way, they’ve found ways to highlight the stories of their Hmong community — and one another — in an industry reconciling with deep-rooted diversity issues.
Gasoline prices are surging. Can Biden actually do something about it?
Presidents don't set the gas price you pay at the pump, but they're often blamed for it. Rising energy costs, including gasoline as well as natural gas and coal, are a major driver of high inflation.
This Colorado 'solar garden' is literally a farm under solar panels
The newly passed federal infrastructure bill could lead to a boom in solar production requiring a lot more land, including farmland. But research is showing solar panels might actually help some crops grow.
Inflation is surging and people are hopping mad
Inflation is the highest it's been in more than 30 years, imposing a financial burden on households and putting President Biden under pressure.
For 2nd straight month, Americans quit jobs at a record pace
Americans quit their jobs at a record pace for the second straight month in September, while businesses and other employers continued to post a near-record number of available jobs.