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Elon Musk says Saudi investment fund could help him take Tesla private

Elon Musk says Saudi investment fund could help him take Tesla private

The Tesla CEO, reportedly under scrutiny by federal regulators for earlier statements, says the Saudi fund is looking to diversify away from oil with a bigger investment in the electric car company.
by Avie Schneider

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Climate One: Wall Street and Climate Change

Climate One: Wall Street and Climate Change

Host Greg Dalton interviews three experts on the ways corporations, and their shareholders, can make an impact on climate change and environmental sustainability.

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The relentless pace of satisfying fans is burning out some YouTube stars

The relentless pace of satisfying fans is burning out some YouTube stars

In the age of fast-paced social media, the pressure to perform has reached new heights. Like many entertainers who dream of reaching the top, YouTube stars are discovering it's not all fun and games.
by Laura Sydell

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At shuttered St. Paul bakery, immigration audit left bitter taste

At shuttered St. Paul bakery, immigration audit left bitter taste

Documents obtained by MPR News detail the rising number of businesses being audited to find unauthorized immigrants. The shutdown of St. Agnes Baking Co. earlier this year shows the cascading effects of the federal crackdown.
by Riham Feshir

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For some Facebook employees, free food is coming to an end

For some Facebook employees, free food is coming to an end

Some cities in the Bay Area want to stop tech companies from offering free or discounted food in their cafeterias. The idea is to make employees go to local businesses for their meals.
by Tonya Mosley

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Berry growers using lasers to stave off thieving birds

Berry growers using lasers to stave off thieving birds

Laser beams that sweep erratically across crops have shown promise in protecting harvests from loss caused by birds. But researchers are still studying whether the beams may harm the animals' retinas.
by Tom Banse

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From mills to manufacturers, steel tariffs produce winners and losers

From mills to manufacturers, steel tariffs produce winners and losers

President Donald Trump boasts that his trade policies are bringing back the steel industry, but corporate earnings reports suggest they're also hurting the bottom line at some manufacturing companies.
by Jim Zarroli

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Rural America faces a crisis in 'adequate housing'

Rural America faces a crisis in 'adequate housing'

Small towns have their own version of the housing crisis: not enough homes being built, plus a lack of move-in ready homes. Local leaders say it's hard to expand the tax base without more homes.
by Kirk Siegler

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