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A judge temporarily halts baby powder cancer lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson

A judge temporarily halts baby powder cancer lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson

Federal bankruptcy Judge Craig Whitley in North Carolina halted roughly 38,000 lawsuits against J&J but only for 60 days. He also shifted the case back to New Jersey where J&J is headquartered.
by Brian Mann

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Inflation surges to its highest since 1990

Inflation surges to its highest since 1990

Consumer prices were 6.2 percent higher in October than a year ago as inflation continues to chip away at the buying power of households across the country.
by Scott Horsley

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Despite calls to improve, air travel is still a nightmare for many with disabilities

Despite calls to improve, air travel is still a nightmare for many with disabilities

Congress told the Transportation Security Administration and airlines in 2018 to improve air travel for people with disabilities. But TSA data and stories from flyers suggest little has improved.
by Joseph Shapiro and Allison Mollenkamp

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Infrastructure bill will send billions to Minnesota

Infrastructure bill will send billions to Minnesota

The $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill will pay for roads, bridge and transit improvements in Minnesota as well as provide cash for broadband internet and electric car charging stations. But some of the specific projects over coming years will need the approval of the Legislature and governor. 
by Tim Pugmire

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Can we fix child care?

Can we fix child care?

Child care costs more than the mortgage for some parents, if they can even find it. Host Angela Davis talks about how the pandemic is straining the already struggling child care sector and whether a boost in public funding could support providers and bring down the cost for parents.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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As companies look to bring remote workers back to the office, a writer asks: Why?

As companies look to bring remote workers back to the office, a writer asks: Why?

Anne Helen Petersen is the co-author of a new book on the future of remote work. She says companies need to clearly know what goal they are pursuing when asking remote workers to come back in person.
by Rachel Martin, Lisa Weiner, Catherine Whelan and James Doubek

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Pandemic sparks union activity where it was rare: Bookstores

Pandemic sparks union activity where it was rare: Bookstores

The rise of labor action during the pandemic includes a business where unions once were rare: bookstores. Since 2020, employees have unionized or are trying to do so everywhere from Printed Matter in New York City to Bookshop Santa Cruz in California. In Minnesota, workers at four Half Price Book stores have announced plans to unionize.
by The Associated Press

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Storied General Electric to split into 3 public companies

Storied General Electric to split into 3 public companies

General Electric is splitting itself into three public companies that concentrate on aviation, health care and energy. The company said Tuesday that it plans a spinoff of its health care business in early 2023 and of its energy segment in early 2024.
by The Associated Press

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Women are unhappy. What can we do about it?

Women are unhappy. What can we do about it?

A recent Gallup poll found that a record low percentage of women say they are satisfied with the treatment of women in society. Host Angela Davis explores gender disparities in Minnesota and how to address them. 
by Angela Davis, Mary Ellen Ritter and Samantha Matsumoto

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