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Unemployment disparities and how it shapes policy

Unemployment disparities and how it shapes policy

Unemployment reached 4.9 percent in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Two economists shared their views on what unemployment means for the US politically and
by MPR News Staff

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Verizon buys Yahoo for $4.83B, marking end of an era

Verizon buys Yahoo for $4.83B, marking end of an era

The sale marks the second time in two years that Verizon has snapped up the remains of a fallen internet star as it broadens its digital reach.
by The Associated Press

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Allina nurses offer deal on health insurance

In their last day of scheduled contract talks on Friday, nurses offered to eliminate two of their health insurance plans. In exchange, nurses want wages hikes of 4, 3 and 3 percent over three years, along with improved staffing and workplace safety.
by Martin Moylan

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Feeling sweaty, Minnesota? Blame the corn

Feeling sweaty, Minnesota? Blame the corn

Prairies once kept the region comfy in hot weather. But when cropland replaced prairies, the change jacked up the humidity. Why? Turns out that corn, soybeans and other crops sweat. A lot.
by Mark Steil

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Roger Ailes' unparalleled impact on the public sphere

Roger Ailes' unparalleled impact on the public sphere

No contemporary figure has done more to shape the intersection of American media and politics than Roger Ailes. He was forced out of Fox News this week following allegations of sexual harassment.

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Desperately seeking drivers, Uber and Lyft offer car options

Desperately seeking drivers, Uber and Lyft offer car options

Uber and Lyft are offering rentals, leases and financing deals aimed at getting more drivers on the road. But critics say drivers are paying high and even predatory prices.
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Fox News Network CEO Roger Ailes is resigning, 21st Century Fox says

Fox News Network CEO Roger Ailes is resigning, 21st Century Fox says

Roger Ailes is out as chief executive at Fox News Channel and Fox Business. Network parent 21st Century Fox announced Thursday that Ailes would resign immediately.

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Minnesota jobless rate steady at 3.8 percent in June

Minnesota's jobless rate was unchanged for the fourth consecutive month; the state's year-over-year job growth continues to lag the nation, officials said Thursday.
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