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August 22, 2025 1:30 PM

Canada removes some of its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.

Canada is dropping retaliatory tariffs to match U.S. tariff exemptions for goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday.

by The Associated Press

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August 22, 2025 12:22 PM

Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals possible rate cut, sending stocks sharply higher

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signaled a possible interest rate cut in the months to come, sending stocks sharply higher.

by Scott Horsley

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August 22, 2025 10:58 AM

After a few chilly years, the real estate market is looking a little warmer

High mortgage rates cooled home sales over the last few years. But data released this week shows signs that things may be thawing a bit.

by Laurel Wamsley

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August 21, 2025 12:49 PM

Walmart says tariff costs are rising 'each week' and will continue

The world's largest retailer — like many others — has been absorbing most of the increased costs, but raising prices of some goods.

by Alina Selyukh

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August 20, 2025 9:37 AM

Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in

A dozen newspapers in Wyoming and South Dakota are set to publish again after buyers stepped in to keep the communities from becoming news deserts where little or no local media remains.

by The Associated Press

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August 20, 2025 5:45 AM

Target’s COO will lead the struggling retailer when CEO Brian Cornell steps down in February

Target CEO Brian Cornell plans to step down Feb. 1. He helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape.

by The Associated Press

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August 18, 2025 11:00 AM

Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over 2020 election claims

The conservative network Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss.

by The Associated Press

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August 18, 2025 10:30 AM

'Can't stop. Won't stop': Documentary filmmakers face federal funding shortfall

PBS has been a home for independent documentaries for more than 50 years. But with the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, nonfiction storytellers have to figure out a way forward.

by Chloe Veltman

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August 18, 2025 9:44 AM

What’s behind the Trump administration’s immigration memes?

White supremacist tropes and ironic viral jokes illustrate the administration's project of redefining who belongs in the United States.

by Jude Joffe-Block and Shannon Bond

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August 18, 2025 9:00 AM

Under the hood of rideshare services

Ever wonder how much money a driver for Uber or Lyft can make? Or what it’s like to pick up a stranger in your car? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the rideshare industry and how its changing.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Business and Economic News

Canada removes some of its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals possible rate cut, sending stocks sharply higher

After a few chilly years, the real estate market is looking a little warmer

Walmart says tariff costs are rising 'each week' and will continue

Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in

Target’s COO will lead the struggling retailer when CEO Brian Cornell steps down in February

Conservative network Newsmax agrees to pay $67M in defamation case over 2020 election claims

'Can't stop. Won't stop': Documentary filmmakers face federal funding shortfall

What’s behind the Trump administration’s immigration memes?

Under the hood of rideshare services

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