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Optum again a big revenue driver for UnitedHealth in 2021

Optum again a big revenue driver for UnitedHealth in 2021

UnitedHealth Group posted strong fourth-quarter earnings led by double-digit growth in its Optum division. The largest U.S. health insurer posted fourth quarter net income Wednesday of $4.07 billion, or $4.26.
by The Associated Press

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A push to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks gains momentum

A push to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks gains momentum

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., doesn't trade stocks, but thinks lawmakers should be able to pick individual stocks. The top House Republican backs a new ban amid a bipartisan push for reform.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Some rural co-ops embrace renewable energy, keep rates flat

Some rural co-ops embrace renewable energy, keep rates flat

Although rural co-ops in the past have depended heavily on electricity generated by fossil fuels, some are now embracing renewable energy, driven by the falling cost of wind and solar as well as the demands of their green-minded members.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Inflation fears are sparking a big drop in markets. Here are 3 things to know

Inflation fears are sparking a big drop in markets. Here are 3 things to know

Bond and stock markets have tumbled this year as inflation continues to surge. The Federal Reserve has already indicated it will need to raise interest rates. The question is: Will that be enough?
by David Gura

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With airlines worried about 5G, Verizon and AT&T agree to delay rollout near airports

With airlines worried about 5G, Verizon and AT&T agree to delay rollout near airports

The FAA says 5G service could interfere with critical navigation systems on some aircraft and will restrict flights into some airports, which could lead to widespread delays and cancellations.
by David Schaper

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Phenomenal phenology reports from young reporters around Minn.

Phenomenal phenology reports from young reporters around Minn.

Every Tuesday, KAXE/KBXE radio in the Grand Rapids-Bemidji area airs nature reports from local students. John Latimer runs the show on phenology — that’s the study of changes in nature over the seasons. He told host Cathy Wurzer more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Some insurance brokers enroll people in ACA plans without consent

Some insurance brokers enroll people in ACA plans without consent

Some consumers "have gone months" without realizing someone had improperly enrolled them in ACA health plans, with tax credits that may need repaying. A proposed new rule would stop the practice.
by Julie Appleby

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