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Business and Economic News

Heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google testify on Big Tech's power

Heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google testify on Big Tech's power

The CEOs tell Congress that the giant American tech companies do not stifle competition, saying the concern that too much power is concentrated in too few companies is unfounded.
by Bobby Allyn

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GOP's jobless benefit plan could mean delays, states warn

GOP's jobless benefit plan could mean delays, states warn

State officials across the U.S. say Senate Republicans' proposed slashing of a federally funded boost in unemployment benefits could delay payments for weeks or even months.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota farmers anticipate strong harvest

Minnesota farmers anticipate strong harvest

The latest crop report shows more than 80 percent of corn and soybeans in the state are in good to excellent condition — a big jump from this time last year. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checks in with a farmer in southwestern Minnesota about her crop and financial outlook.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Did you get mystery seeds in the mail? Don't plant them

Did you get mystery seeds in the mail? Don't plant them

Officials are warning recipients not to plant the seeds and introduce potentially invasive plants to the state. The Agriculture Department isn’t sure what plants the seeds are from, but warn they could pose a risk to farm crops or natural landscapes.
by Tim Nelson

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Should we shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits?

Should we shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits?

We've come to expect legal waivers at places like ski resorts and bungee-jumping facilities, but colleges and all sorts of typically safe businesses — from hair salons to dentists' offices — are using them to try to escape legal accountability for injuries and deaths as they reopen during the pandemic.
by Greg Rosalsky

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Delta CEO: Airline's pandemic strategy is 'putting people over profits'

Delta CEO: Airline's pandemic strategy is 'putting people over profits'

U.S. airlines are facing unprecedented economic turmoil. CEO Ed Bastian discusses Delta's decision to fly its planes at 60 percent capacity and why halting the coronavirus is better than bailouts.
by Ari Shapiro

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Google employees can work from home until July 2021

Google employees can work from home until July 2021

Tech companies have led the way on remote work during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to a workforce that can perform many jobs outside the traditional office.
by Shannon Bond

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Racial inclusion in the workplace: What's working, what's not?

Racial inclusion in the workplace: What's working, what's not?

Employees of color are speaking out — again — about discrimination in the workplace. Problems persist, despite investments in diversity training and inclusion efforts at organizations large and small.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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