Business and Economic News

A new chapter for MPR host Tom Crann: From news to classical music
Tom Crann has been a familiar voice on MPR News for years. Now, he’s turning the dial to a new frequency. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with him about his journalism career and why he’s making the move to MPR’s classical service.  
UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down; suspends 2025 outlook on higher-than-expected medical costs
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down from his post for personal reasons and the healthcare giant says it’s suspending its full-year forecast due to higher-than-expected medical costs.
The future of federal funding for NPR and PBS
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the president and CEO of National Public Radio about how President Trump’s call to end federal funding for NPR and PBS could affect public radio and TV stations around the country. 
The Spirit Tunnel is unapologetic celebrity worship — and extremely fun
Celebrity guests on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” — Michelle Obama, Usher, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tina Knowles to name a few — have all caught a ride through this viral backstage ritual.
U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot
The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks. 
The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war
American levies on Chinese goods will drop from at least 145 percent to 30 percent for an initial period of 90 days, while Chinese levies are set to fall from at least 125 percent to 10 percent on American goods.