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Pride Station & Store in Chicopee sold the winning ticket for the $758.7 million Powerball jackpot. It's the largest grand prize won by a single lottery ticket in U.S. history.
Startups bring camping into the age of Airbnb
It's almost the end of summer, time maybe to get one last camping trip in before school starts. But if your favorite state park campground is booked, you now have another option: reserve your own personal site on private land.
A coal country dispute over an alleged Trump promise unmet
The decision to reject a coal industry push for a rarely used emergency order is a rare example of friction between the beleaguered coal industry and the president who has vowed to save it.
In solar trade dispute, will proposed tariffs cost industry jobs?
Testing President Trump's promise to get tough on trade, two U.S. solar panel manufacturers are seeking to impose a tariff on panels made overseas. But many in the industry warn it could cost jobs.
Travelers should give themselves more time than usual if they plan on traveling within the next few weeks.
Judge certifies class-action lawsuit against one of Minneapolis' biggest landlords
One of the country's largest class-action lawsuits against a private landlord is underway in Minneapolis. It could involve thousands of current and former tenants of more than 60 buildings across the city.
A new generation of farmers faces mounting challenges
Expensive equipment and limited access to land are just a couple of the realities new farmers encounter.
The number of female CEOs leading Fortune 500 companies may be at an all time high, but, frankly, the number is still pretty low. How can we get more women into corner offices?
Travelers worried as Sun Country becomes no-frills
Sun Country is considering transforming the airline into a carrier more like Spirit, Allegiant or other discount operators. Analysts say that could be risky, and travelers agree.