Business

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the Biden administration has plans to help the economy absorb supply shocks.

Economy

Why tackling climate change means a stronger economy — according to Janet Yellen

5:00am September 28, 2022

Yellen says the Biden administration is emphasizing action on climate change to make a more resilient American economy. What does that look like for the future of infrastructure and spending?

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National

Women are back in the workforce after leaving to caretake during the pandemic

5:46pm September 27, 2022

by Scott Horsley

Women left the workforce in large numbers early in the pandemic. Many of those women are now back on the job, easing concerns of lasting damage to their participation in the labor market.

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A Steag coal power plant in Herne, Germany, on Aug. 25. The Essen-based energy company Steag wanted to convert the old coal-fired power plant Herne 4 into a gas-fired power plant at the beginning of the year. In March, Steag decided to postpone the conversion and to continue firing the old power plant with coal.

Amid an energy crisis, Germany turns to the world's dirtiest fossil fuel

10:47am September 27, 2022

by Rob Schmitz

Coal-fired power plants across Germany were scheduled to be shut down by the end of the year. But with Russia cutting gas deliveries, Germany is turning to coal.

As the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to fight high inflation, the U.S. dollar has strengthened significantly.

Economy

The dollar is surging. This is who gets helped - and hurt - by its newfound strength

9:26am September 27, 2022

by David Gura

The U.S. dollar is the strongest it has been in 20 years. As it strengthens, other currencies — like the pound — weaken. That's good news for U.S. consumers and importers but bad news for others.

Social media company Meta's headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. The Facebook parent company says it has removed a Russian network pushing a pro-Kremlin view of the war in Ukraine and a Chinese network targeting the U.S. midterm elections.

Politics & Government

Facebook takes down Russian network impersonating European news outlets

8:15am September 27, 2022

by Shannon Bond

Meta says it has disrupted a large Russian network of fake accounts pushing a pro-Kremlin view of the war in Ukraine and a separate Chinese campaign targeting the U.S. midterm elections.

Didn't you always imagine the future would feature flying cars?

6:45am September 27, 2022

The wait is over — at least it was at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The show included an air mobility experience — stuff like hoverbikes, jet suits and amphibious aircrafts.

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After years of decline, the auto industry in Canada is making a comeback

5:52am September 27, 2022

by H.J. Mai

Canada is one of the largest car producers in North America. The transition toward electric vehicles provides new opportunities to build on this legacy.

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Montana health officials are seeking to increase oversight of nonprofit hospitals amid debate about whether they pay their fair share. The proposal comes nine months after a KHN investigation found that some of Montana's wealthiest hospitals, such as the Billings Clinic, lag behind state and national averages in community giving.

Health & Safety

Montana health officials call for more oversight of nonprofit hospitals

5:01am September 27, 2022

by Katheryn Houghton

Montana is one of the latest states to suggest many nonprofit hospitals aren't giving back enough in charitable contributions to the community to justify their tax-exempt status.

Exchange rates are advertised outside a Bureau de Change on Monday in London. The British pound fell against the U.S. dollar, fluctuating between $1.03 and $1.07 Monday morning.

World News

The British pound hit a record low over fears about income tax cuts and debt

9:44pm September 26, 2022

by Willem Marx

The British pound sank to $1.03, before stabilizing slightly, as traders and investors react negatively to new government plans to cut taxes for highest earners and businesses and boosting borrowing.

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Women hold flags during the national anthem in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month before an NFL game on Sept. 18. The NFL has launched its Por La Cultura campaign.

National

How some businesses flounder with Hispanic Heritage Month marketing efforts

5:00am September 26, 2022

by Dustin Jones

From superheroes praising tacos to an improper tilde, many businesses fail to connect with members of the community during Hispanic Heritage Month.