Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Twin Cities restaurants impacted by increased ICE presence
The ICE surge is turning vibrant shopping areas into ghost towns, particularly affecting Hispanic-owned businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
ICE surge hits Twin Cities businesses, 50-80% revenue loss reported
The ICE surge is turning vibrant shopping areas into ghost towns, particularly affecting Hispanic-owned businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Latin businesses report revenue losses in Twin Cities
Following an increase in federal immigration officers throughout the city, many Latin businesses in northeast Minneapolis closed on Monday due to the presence of ICE agents, with business owners reporting a significant loss in revenue.
Several Twin Cities restaurants closing due to ICE safety concerns: List
As federal agents continue to come to the Twin Cities for immigration enforcement operations, several metro eating establishments say they will be closed Monday.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
GameStop shutters more stores as retail apocalypse continues
GameStop, the former brick-and-mortar video game giant and meme stock, is continuing to close stores as it grapples with declining sales and the industry’s shift toward digital gaming.
Trump wants credit card interest capped
President Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates.
Treasury confirms rollout of car loan tax break for US-assembled cars
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
This is America's most iconic company, according to nationwide survey
This organization topped Apple, Coca-Cola and Amazon in a recent survey.
Lakeville Hampton Inn takes down signage after being accused of denying ICE bookings
The Hampton Inn in Lakeville had its signage removed after it was accused of refusing to book rooms for ICE agents earlier in the week.
Credit scores are down in all 50 states: Here's where they dropped the most
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
U.S. Bank Center building acquired by St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation
The St. Paul Downtown Development Corporation (SPDDC) announced on Thursday that it has purchased the mortgage of the U.S. Bank Center building downtown.
Japanese sushi chain shatters record, pays $3.24 million for single bluefin tuna
Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.
Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil is an uphill battle: Here's why
President Donald Trump says the U.S. plans to take over Venezuela’s oil, with the help of American oil companies. Industry experts say that’s a tall order.
Trump administration scales back proposed tariffs on Italian pasta makers following review
The U.S. is backing off proposed tariffs that threatened to deal a major blow to Italy's pasta industry, reducing duties on several leading producers.
What is BYD? The company that's dethroned Tesla as world's biggest EV maker
In 2025, the automaker sold more than 2 million vehicles to topple Tesla as the biggest producer of electric vehicles.
US Small Business Administration suspends 6,900 MN borrowers for suspected fraud
The U.S. Small Business Administration is suspending 6,900 Minnesota borrowers for suspected fraud activity.
Minnesotans can now apply for new paid leave
Applications are now open for the Minnesota's new paid leave program.