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NASA decision against using a Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company’s problems

August 25, 2024, 12:51pm Business

NASA's announcement Saturday that it won't use a troubled Boeing capsule to return two stranded astronauts to Earth is a yet another setback for the struggling company, although the financial damage is likely to be less than the reputational harm. Read story

Teamsters Canada Rail Conference members picket outside the CPKC headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.

Back-to-work order issued for 2 major Canada railroads. Union will comply, but lawsuit planned

Teamsters Canada Rail Conference members picket outside the CPKC headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.

August 25, 2024, 12:46pm Business

The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a messy railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at the country’s two major railroads back to work so both can resume operating. Read story

Kroger and Albertsons hope to merge but must face a skeptical U.S. government in court first

August 25, 2024, 12:27pm Business

The largest proposed grocery store merger in U.S. history is going to court. Read story

Former St. Cloud State University student Christina Westman poses July 30 on the St. Cloud, Minn., campus.

U.S. colleges cutting majors and programs

Former St. Cloud State University student Christina Westman poses July 30 on the St. Cloud, Minn., campus.

August 25, 2024, 9:12am Business

Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson’s disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying at St. Cloud State University. Read story

The first stage of construction of a first-of-its kind apartment building in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built with blocks made of recycled glass, plastic and other materials that fit together like Lego pieces. A Miami company that developed the systems says it can lead to cheaper, greener buildings.

A cheaper, greener way to build in Florida? It goes together like a Lego toy kit

The first stage of construction of a first-of-its kind apartment building in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built with blocks made of recycled glass, plastic and other materials that fit together like Lego pieces. A Miami company that developed the systems says it can lead to cheaper, greener buildings.

August 25, 2024, 6:02am Business

Would you live in a place built from life-sized Lego bricks? Read story

Landlords cry foul as more states seal eviction records

August 25, 2024, 6:00am Business

When pandemic-era tenant protections expired, rents immediately soared, and eviction filings surged last year more than 50% over pre-pandemic levels in some U.S. cities. Read story

FILE - Police wait to advance after tear gas was used to disperse a crowd during protests against the shooting death of Michael Brown Jr. on Aug. 17, 2014 in Ferguson, Mo.

With their massive resources, corporations could be champions of racial equity but often waver

FILE - Police wait to advance after tear gas was used to disperse a crowd during protests against the shooting death of Michael Brown Jr. on Aug. 17, 2014 in Ferguson, Mo.

August 25, 2024, 6:00am Business

Forward Through Ferguson has made its mark on its community and the St. Louis region by focusing on justice and education, racial equity and policing reform. Read story

Rows of Tesla batteries in operation at PG&amp;E&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave;s Elkhorn battery storage facility in Moss Landing, California, on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

‘A game changer’: How giant batteries are making California’s power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves

Rows of Tesla batteries in operation at PG&amp;E&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave;s Elkhorn battery storage facility in Moss Landing, California, on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

August 25, 2024, 5:51am Business

Four years ago this week, California’s power grid was so strained by a heat wave that rolling blackouts hit hundreds of thousands of residents over two days. It nearly happened again two years ago, when state officials issued 11 “flex alerts” asking businesses and homeowners to voluntarily reduce electricity use… Read story