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October 28, 2020 5:56 PM

Billions in COVID-19 relief loans may have been handed out to scammers, report says

The Small Business Administration had to quickly disburse coronavirus relief loans. But some of that may have been handed out to fraudsters, an agency report says.

by Jim Zarroli

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October 28, 2020 3:26 PM

Dow plunges 943 points; steep sell-off is triggered by fears of more lockdowns

The Dow tumbled more than 900 points as COVID-19 cases surge in the United States and Europe, while next week's election is only adding to the uncertainty over the economy.

by Jim Zarroli

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October 28, 2020 2:36 PM

Twin Cities alt-weekly City Pages closes after 41 years

The Star Tribune announced Wednesday that this week’s print edition of the alt-weekly would be the last.

by Tim Nelson

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October 27, 2020 6:22 AM

'Something has to give': Latinas leaving workforce at faster rate than other groups

Women are leaving the workforce at four times the rate of men. The shift is especially pronounced among Latina women, and that could have lasting effects for the broader economy.

by Scott Horsley

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October 26, 2020 7:26 PM

How to spot (and fight) election misinformation

Misinformation and disinformation, especially online, continue to play a huge role in the 2020 election. Learn more about the types of false information you’re likely to come across this year — and how you can help fight it.

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October 26, 2020 4:49 PM

Sanford Health plans to merge with Utah-based health care system

Sioux Falls-based Sanford Health, one of the largest health care systems in the Midwest, plans to merge with the Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare system.

by John Enger

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October 26, 2020 4:01 PM

Stocks tumble as coronavirus cases spike again in U.S. and Europe

Investors are also discouraged by the lack of progress in talks between Congress and the White House over another coronavirus relief bill.

by Jim Zarroli

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October 26, 2020 1:46 PM

'A decarbonized society': Japan pledges to be carbon neutral by 2050

The country joins the European Union and other countries that have pledged to reduce their carbon footprint to zero over the next few decades.

by Reese Oxner

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October 24, 2020 5:01 PM

Crews vacuum invasive 'murder hornets' out of Washington nest

Washington state crews wearing thick protective suits vacuumed the invasive hornets from the cavity of a tree into large canisters Saturday. Officials suspect more nests may be in the area and will keep searching.

by The Associated Press

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October 24, 2020 12:30 PM

Coronavirus FAQs: What's up with bubble dining? Should you hand out Halloween candy?

Answers to your COVID-19 questions about how to handle Halloween trick-or-treaters, whether it's safe to eat in a restaurant's outdoor bubble and whether you can be infected through your ear canal.

by Pranav Baskar

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Business and Economic News

Billions in COVID-19 relief loans may have been handed out to scammers, report says

Dow plunges 943 points; steep sell-off is triggered by fears of more lockdowns

Twin Cities alt-weekly City Pages closes after 41 years

'Something has to give': Latinas leaving workforce at faster rate than other groups

How to spot (and fight) election misinformation

Sanford Health plans to merge with Utah-based health care system

Stocks tumble as coronavirus cases spike again in U.S. and Europe

'A decarbonized society': Japan pledges to be carbon neutral by 2050

Crews vacuum invasive 'murder hornets' out of Washington nest

Coronavirus FAQs: What's up with bubble dining? Should you hand out Halloween candy?

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