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The global economy is slowing down. Is recession on the way?

The global economy is slowing down. Is recession on the way?

The global economy is slowing down. What does that mean, and who is most affected? Could a global recession be on the way? MPR News’ Chris Farrell fills in for Kerri Miller.

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T-Mobile and Sprint merger finally wins Justice Department's blessing

T-Mobile and Sprint merger finally wins Justice Department's blessing

A deal years in the making is getting federal regulatory approval to move forward. The $26 billion merger is subject to court approval, and state attorneys general are seeking to block the deal.
by Yuki Noguchi

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U.S. economy slows: Trump's 3% growth pledge now in rearview mirror

U.S. economy slows: Trump's 3% growth pledge now in rearview mirror

The U.S. growth rate fell to 2.1 percent in the second quarter amid a slowdown in exports. The Trump administration has targeted a growth rate of 3 percent or above, citing the Republican tax cuts passed in 2017.
by Chris Arnold and Avie Schneider

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Invasive viburnum leaf beetle found in Minnesota for the first time

Invasive viburnum leaf beetle found in Minnesota for the first time

For the first time, the viburnum leaf beetle has been confirmed in the state. A resident of Eden Prairie found the insect feeding on arrowwood viburnum leaves in June and contacted the state Department of Agriculture.
by MPR News Staff

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Economists say Trump administration is overpaying farmers for trade losses

Economists say Trump administration is overpaying farmers for trade losses

The Trump administration has released details of a $16 billion plan to compensate farmers who've lost money as a result of the trade dispute with China. Some economists say it's too generous.
by Dan Charles

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Hmong farmers, HealthEast write prescription for better health: Veggie boxes

Hmong farmers, HealthEast write prescription for better health: Veggie boxes

Eating healthy can be a challenge for people who lack access to fresh produce, or can’t afford it. The Hmong American Farmers Association and HealthEast have been trying to change that, and in turn, transform the doctor-patient relationship.
by Nancy Yang

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As climate changes, taxpayers will shoulder larger U.S. payouts to farmers

As climate changes, taxpayers will shoulder larger U.S. payouts to farmers

That's good for farmers but bad for taxpayers, who subsidize government-backed crop insurance. The fate of research that forecasts these costs is in doubt as economists and scientists leave the USDA.
by Dan Charles

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Aspen Ideas Festival: The ZIP code reality — where you live matters

Aspen Ideas Festival: The ZIP code reality — where you live matters

Mary C. Daly speaks about "ZIP Code Economies" where she seeks ideas from communities that overcame disadvantages to create more economic and social opportunity.
by MPRNews Staff

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Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement

Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement

The breach was one of the largest ever to threaten private information. The consumer reporting agency did not detect the attack for more than six weeks. The compromised data included Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, driver license numbers, credit card numbers and in some cases, data from passports.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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U.S. hotels caught in fight over housing detained migrants

U.S. hotels caught in fight over housing detained migrants

There's a new target in the clash over immigration: hotels. Advocacy groups and unions are pressuring Marriott, MGM and others not to house migrants who have been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
by Associated Press

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