By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, a sign that the labor market remains healthy as companies continue to retain their employees. Jobless claim filings ticked down by 1,000 to 224,000 … Continued
By DAVID McHUGH and GEIR MOULSON, Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European automakers, already struggling with tepid economic growth at home and rising competition from China, on Thursday decried the U.S. import tax on cars as a heavy burden … Continued
By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. cities most vulnerable to a trade war with Canada turn out to largely be in the states that helped return Donald Trump to the White House — a sign of … Continued
By CHRISTINE FERNANDO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Major anti-abortion groups were gathering in the nation’s capital on Thursday to begin a lobbying effort with Congress and President Donald Trump’s administration aimed at eliminating funding for Planned Parenthood ahead of … Continued
CAIRO (AP) — Six people died and nine others were injured after a tourist submarine sank in the popular Egyptian Red Sea destination of Hurghada, two municipal officials said Thursday. They were speaking on condition of anonymity because they were … Continued
Some weeks, my job is better than others. This was a great week. Last week, I hit up some of my favorite spots in St. Paul for meetings and friend hangs, but this past seven days was about a few … Continued