How the Jetblue, Spirit merger will impact fliers
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
U.S. economy shrinks again. Is it a recession?
The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in April through June, marking the second straight quarter of decline, a common definition of a recession.
The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in April through June, marking the second straight quarter of decline, a common definition of a recession.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Walz 10-year economic plan calls for childcare credits, out-of-state marketing
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and members of his cabinet visited a sheet metal fabricator in the north Metro on Wednesday to release an economic plan that calls for improving access to childcare and growing the job market over the next decade.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and members of his cabinet visited a sheet metal fabricator in the north Metro on Wednesday to release an economic plan that calls for improving access to childcare and growing the job market over the next decade.
Best Buy opens mini ‘digital-first’ store; 7-foot display will tell you how to shop
The Monroe, North Carolina, store is 5,000-square feet and tests a "digital-first shopping experience that encourages customers to do everything from shop, select your product and get advice digitally while in the store."
The Monroe, North Carolina, store is 5,000-square feet and tests a "digital-first shopping experience that encourages customers to do everything from shop, select your product and get advice digitally while in the store."
US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years
New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.
New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.
Enjoy Life expands recall of baked goods and snacks due to potential plastic pieces
Enjoy Life Natural Brands, sold in many major U.S. grocery stores, has expanded its recall of certain soft-baked cookies, chewy bars, and brownie bites due to potential plastic pieces.
Enjoy Life Natural Brands, sold in many major U.S. grocery stores, has expanded its recall of certain soft-baked cookies, chewy bars, and brownie bites due to potential plastic pieces.
Minnesota owns the lowest unemployment rate of any state — ever
Minnesota's 1.8% unemployment rate in June was the lowest ever recorded by a state over a half-century of recordkeeping.
Minnesota's 1.8% unemployment rate in June was the lowest ever recorded by a state over a half-century of recordkeeping.
Minnesota owns the lowest unemployment rate of any state -- ever
Minnesota's 1.8% unemployment rate in June was the lowest ever recorded by a state over a half-century of recordkeeping. State officials say the low jobless rate is mostly a good thing. But it means employers and hiring agencies need to do a better job connecting with people they've previously overlooked, they say.
Minnesota's 1.8% unemployment rate in June was the lowest ever recorded by a state over a half-century of recordkeeping. State officials say the low jobless rate is mostly a good thing. But it means employers and hiring agencies need to do a better job connecting with people they've previously overlooked, they say.
Enjoy Life issues recall of select baked snacks due to possible plastic pieces
CONSUMER ALERT: The recalled snack products have package dates between January and March of 2023.
CONSUMER ALERT: The recalled snack products have package dates between January and March of 2023.
Colorado, Utah, Idaho metros had biggest share of sellers dropping home prices in June
Boise had the most sellers drop their asking prices. Denver and Salt Lake City were next as fears of inflation and recession rise.
Boise had the most sellers drop their asking prices. Denver and Salt Lake City were next as fears of inflation and recession rise.
Average US gasoline price falls 32 cents to $4.54 per gallon
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plunged more than 30 cents in the last two weeks.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plunged more than 30 cents in the last two weeks.
T-Mobile settles to pay $350M to customers in data breach lawsuit
T-Mobile disclosed last summer that personal data like social security numbers were stolen in a cyberattack.
T-Mobile disclosed last summer that personal data like social security numbers were stolen in a cyberattack.
Nearly half of Americans will take on debt this year despite higher borrowing costs: survey
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
FCC orders phone companies to block auto warranty robocalls
The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.
The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.
Despite high rent, it’s still cheaper than buying a home – except in these cities
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Minnesota's 1.8% unemployment rate could be lowest in the country
"This is an economy that is really a worker-friendly economy in terms of opportunity… Boy is it a good time to be a job-seeker right now," said DEED commissioner Steve Grove
"This is an economy that is really a worker-friendly economy in terms of opportunity… Boy is it a good time to be a job-seeker right now," said DEED commissioner Steve Grove
Macy's opening four smaller format stores outside malls this fall
The off-mall Macy's stores come as part of the company's broader strategy, which will shutter 125 Macy's stores in lower-tier malls by 2023.
The off-mall Macy's stores come as part of the company's broader strategy, which will shutter 125 Macy's stores in lower-tier malls by 2023.
When is it worth driving across the Twin Cities for cheap gas?
Gas stations in some Twin Cities suburbs are 80 cents cheaper than others, but the numbers show it usually doesn't make sense to drive out of the way for lower prices at the pump.
Gas stations in some Twin Cities suburbs are 80 cents cheaper than others, but the numbers show it usually doesn't make sense to drive out of the way for lower prices at the pump.
Recall: Blueberries may have elevated levels of lead
The affected blueberries were distributed in 1.2-ounce packages through retail and online stores in the U.S., according to the FDA.
The affected blueberries were distributed in 1.2-ounce packages through retail and online stores in the U.S., according to the FDA.