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July 26, 2025 8:06 AM

Home sales are down. So why are prices at an all-time high?

Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.

by Laurel Wamsley

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July 25, 2025 9:38 AM

Trump's USDA to scatter half its Washington staff to field offices. Critics see a ploy to cut jobs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to move thousands of employees out of Washington, D.C., aiming to save money and bring them closer to farmers and ranchers.

by The Associated Press

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July 24, 2025 6:17 PM

Trump administration approves sale of CBS parent company Paramount

The Federal Communications Commission approved the sale of Paramount Global after the buyer made pledges to showcase a diversity of viewpoints and root out alleged bias in CBS’ news coverage.

by David Folkenflik

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July 24, 2025 1:52 PM

Minneapolis kicks off Black Business Week

Minneapolis’ annual Black Business Week kicks off Thursday afternoon, with several workshops, markets and events showcasing Black-owned businesses.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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July 24, 2025 12:15 PM

MPR’s parent company announces layoffs due to state and federal funding cuts

American Public Media Group leadership announced Thursday that it will be laying off employees and making other cost reductions after state and federal funding cuts led to a $6 million budget gap.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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July 24, 2025 10:43 AM

Pura Scents recalling more than 850,000 diffusers as magnet issue may cause ingestion hazard

Pura Scents, sold at Target, Scheels and other stores nationwide, is recalling more than 850,000 diffusers because some magnets may detach and cause a possible ingestion hazard to children. The company is recalling about 851,400 Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers with detachable covers.

by The Associated Press

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July 24, 2025 8:21 AM

UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating

UnitedHealth Group says it is cooperating with federal criminal and civil investigations involving its market-leading Medicare business.

by The Associated Press, Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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July 23, 2025 2:09 PM

Native artists working with Minnetonka Moccasin to reclaim appropriated designs

The Minnesota-based footwear brand has been around since 1946, but it made its mark in the shoe industry by appropriating Native footwear and designs.

by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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July 23, 2025 2:00 PM

Trump aims to get rid of AI regulations and finance exports to win AI race

President Donald Trump says he wants to make sure the United States wins the artificial intelligence race. The White House says fewer regulations will help.

by Deepa Shivaram and Saige Miller

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July 23, 2025 11:10 AM

Tyler, the Creator's ‘DON'T TAP THE GLASS’ is a petition for freedom of movement

The audacity of Tyler, the Creator’s latest release might shoulder-shimmy right past you without an abbreviated crash course on the oh-so-fraught history between rap and dance.

by Rodney Carmichael

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Business and Economic News

Home sales are down. So why are prices at an all-time high?

Trump's USDA to scatter half its Washington staff to field offices. Critics see a ploy to cut jobs

Trump administration approves sale of CBS parent company Paramount

Minneapolis kicks off Black Business Week

MPR’s parent company announces layoffs due to state and federal funding cuts

Pura Scents recalling more than 850,000 diffusers as magnet issue may cause ingestion hazard

UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating

Native artists working with Minnetonka Moccasin to reclaim appropriated designs

Trump aims to get rid of AI regulations and finance exports to win AI race

Tyler, the Creator's ‘DON'T TAP THE GLASS’ is a petition for freedom of movement

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