U.S. home construction up 3.9% in August after July drop
WASHINGTON — U.S. home construction increased 3.9% in August with the strength coming in apartment construction. The August increase left home construction at a seasonally…
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McDonald’s begins phasing out plastic toys in Happy Meals
McDonald’s plans to “drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025. The burger giant said today it’s working with toy companies…
EXPLAINER: Chinese builder’s debt struggle rattles investors
BEIJING — Global investors are watching nervously as one of China’s biggest real estate developers struggles to avoid defaulting on tens of billions of dollars…
Twitter to pay $809.5 million to settle shareholder lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter said Monday it will pay $809.5 million to settle a consolidated class action lawsuit alleging that the company misled investors about…
J&J: Booster dose of its COVID shot prompts strong response
LONDON (AP) — Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that a booster of its one-shot coronavirus vaccine provides a stronger immune response months after people receive…
Iowa farm cooperative hit by ransomware, systems go offline
A ransomware attack by the BlackMatter gang forced New Cooperative, an association of Iowa corn and soy farmers, to take their systems offline but it…
Biz Buzz: Kennedy Mall welcomes new tenants, bridal shop settling into Bluff Street location, appliance store plots upcoming move
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Dubuque City Council approves industrial park land purchase amid concerns
Amid voiced concerns from residents, Dubuque City Council approved the purchase of a 156-acre property on Monday for the development of a new industrial park….
NICC renovation project puts focus on student convenience; new president search underway
PEOSTA, Iowa — Sue Runyon enjoyed seeing Northeast Iowa Community College students taking advantage of new study and hangout nooks on Monday. “That’s what I…
US easing virus restrictions for foreign flights to America
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the U.S. said Monday it will allow foreigners to fly into the country this…