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August 30, 2025 4:00 AM

AI and Nvidia have been bright spots in an uncertain economy, but there are doubts now

This past week, AI darling Nvidia reported blockbuster financial results that beat analysts' expectations. But investors weren't impressed and the stock price dropped.

by Maria Aspan

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August 28, 2025 10:00 PM

Public media stations in rural America say emergency-alert funding is in jeopardy

Without Congressionally-approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather.

by Michael Copley

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August 28, 2025 10:00 AM

A solid quarter at Best Buy overshadowed by outlook grown cloudy with tariffs

Best Buy posted a solid second quarter that exceeded Wall Street expectations, but the performances was overshadowed by an outlook that has grown cloudy due to tariffs the U.S. is imposing on trading partners.

by The Associated Press

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August 28, 2025 9:09 AM

This rule made many online purchases dirt cheap for U.S. consumers. Now it's ending

On Friday, the U.S. is ending its de minimis rule that made it easy for cheap goods to reach consumers. The change will affect roughly 4 million such packages processed each day.

by Bill Chappell

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August 28, 2025 7:00 AM

‘AI slop’ videos may be annoying, but they’re racking up views — and ad money

Critics say that “slop” videos made with generative AI are often repetitive or useless. But they get millions of views — and platforms are grappling with what to do about them.

by John Ruwitch

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August 27, 2025 4:48 PM

Pro-DEI organizers fired up to maintain Target boycott as promises go unfulfilled

Organizers of a Target boycott that began in January are pointing to their tactics as a hopeful sign that actions against corporate retailers can still make a deep impact.

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August 26, 2025 4:00 AM

Judge orders Kari Lake to answer questions about Voice of America under oath

U.S. Judge Royce Lamberth ordered Trump administration official Kari Lake to be deposed about her plans for Voice of America, saying she was on "verging on contempt."

by David Folkenflik

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August 25, 2025 4:28 PM

Trump again calls for FCC to revoke ABC and NBC licenses

President Donald Trump lashed out on social media late Sunday against ABC and NBC, putting the nation's top broadcast regulator once more at the center of his culture wars.

by David Folkenflik

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August 25, 2025 2:12 PM

Elon Musk accuses Apple and OpenAI of stifling AI competition in antitrust lawsuit

Elon Musk on Monday targeted Apple and OpenAI in an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the iPhone maker and the ChatGPT maker are teaming up to thwart competition in artificial intelligence.

by The Associated Press

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August 25, 2025 4:00 AM

Owners of iconic Fergus Falls restaurant Dairyland signal end of an era

Pat and Jean Connelly want to retire. The goal is to pass the Dairyland torch to a new owner.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Business and Economic News

AI and Nvidia have been bright spots in an uncertain economy, but there are doubts now

Public media stations in rural America say emergency-alert funding is in jeopardy

A solid quarter at Best Buy overshadowed by outlook grown cloudy with tariffs

This rule made many online purchases dirt cheap for U.S. consumers. Now it's ending

‘AI slop’ videos may be annoying, but they’re racking up views — and ad money

Pro-DEI organizers fired up to maintain Target boycott as promises go unfulfilled

Judge orders Kari Lake to answer questions about Voice of America under oath

Trump again calls for FCC to revoke ABC and NBC licenses

Elon Musk accuses Apple and OpenAI of stifling AI competition in antitrust lawsuit

Owners of iconic Fergus Falls restaurant Dairyland signal end of an era

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