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2 Garrison Keillor books set for release this fall

2 Garrison Keillor books set for release this fall

"The Lake Wobegon Virus," out Sept. 8, continues his "Lake Wobegon" series and ties it to the current pandemic. Memoir "That Time of Year" will be released two months later. In his memoir, Keillor will address the sexual harassment allegations that led to his being dropped by Minnesota Public Radio and The Washington Post.
by The Associated Press

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DOJ proposes rolling back legal protections for online platforms

DOJ proposes rolling back legal protections for online platforms

The Justice Department's proposed legislation follows a May executive order by President Trump to limit protections for social media after Twitter began adding fact checks to some of his tweets.
by Avie Schneider

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Target permanently raises starting hourly pay to $15

Target permanently raises starting hourly pay to $15

Target Corp. says it's permanently increasing starting hourly wages for its workers to $15 beginning July 5, several months ahead of schedule.
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Target, Best Buy, U.S. Bank make Juneteenth a company holiday

Target, Best Buy, U.S. Bank make Juneteenth a company holiday

Best Buy is joining Target and U.S. Bank with plans to observe Juneteenth, the June 19 celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, as a company holiday.
by Tim Nelson

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Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype

Aunt Jemima brand retired by Quaker due to racial stereotype

A spokesperson for Pepsico-owned Quaker Oats said it recognized Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype. The name and image will be replaced on products and advertising by the fourth quarter of 2020.
by The Associated Press

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APM ends 'Live from Here', lays off 28 employees

APM ends 'Live from Here', lays off 28 employees

Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media on Tuesday announced more than two dozen layoffs and the cancellation of a national program.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Canada, U.S. and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21

Canada, U.S. and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21

The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to nonessential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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CDC now recommends driving alone. But what if you don't have a car?

CDC now recommends driving alone. But what if you don't have a car?

Some people who are carless by choice find themselves reassessing that decision. And those who can't afford cars face increased risks, in yet another example of the pandemic exacerbating inequalities.
by Camila Domonoske

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The great pandemic bake-off may be over

The great pandemic bake-off may be over

The price of baking flour has fallen along with the price of eggs, suggesting an easing in the baking craze that gripped hungry and housebound consumers in the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic.
by Scott Horsley

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