Nobel Prize honors discovery of temperature, touch receptors
STOCKHOLM — Two U.S.-based scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine today for their discovery of the receptors that allow humans to…
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Biz Buzz Monday: New business to bring Mexican-style sweets to Galena
business tips sought Do you have an interesting story or news tip to share about a local business? Ideas can be shared with business editor…
Your money: Is a new job the right financial move?
Whether you call it “The Great Resignation,” “The Great Reshuffle” or just high time for a change, millions of American workers are looking for new…
Made in the Tri-States: In retirement, southwest Wisconsin resident finds niche refurbishing furniture
As far as retirement gigs go, Dana Boltax readily acknowledges she picked one that is keeping her particularly busy. “I put more hours into this…
Tech Q&A: Using a Chromebook that no longer receives security updates
Question: My HP Chromebook is going to reach Auto Update Expiration in September. I use it only rarely, but I would like to be able…
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Wheat the winner in grain markets Wheat markets were boosted by Thursday’s USDA Grain Stocks report, which contained bullish figures regarding the stockpile of wheat,…
Midwest report: Business confidence in economy plummets
OMAHA, Neb. — Business leaders in nine Midwest and Plains states have seen their confidence in the economy plummet in recent weeks, according to a…
Daimler’s trucks, luxury cars to go their separate ways
FRANKFURT, Germany — Shareholders in Daimler AG, maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, today approved the spinoff of the truck division as a separate company. The…
US factory growth up in September despite supply woes
WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing growth accelerated last month to the highest level since May despite global supply chain disruptions. The Institute for Supply Management, a…
US consumer spending rebounded in August despite COVID
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending accelerated in August amide a surge in COVID-19 cases, even as soaring demand and snarled supply chains kept inflation high….