More oil shipped as Dakota Access Pipeline expansion starts
BISMARCK, N.D. — More oil is being shipped through the Dakota Access Pipeline to the dismay of opponents who say the line expansion should not…
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Democratic senator urges Fed to begin trimming bond buys
WASHINGTON — A prominent Democratic senator, saying he is concerned about inflation, is urging the Federal Reserve to start trimming its monthly bond purchases. In…
US probing whether Mercedes vans can roll away unexpectedly
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating whether some Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans can shift out of park and unexpectedly roll away. The…
US probes whether Ford was slow to recall backup cameras
DETROIT — U.S. highway safety regulators are investigating whether Ford acted quickly enough when it recalled more than 620,000 vehicles last year to fix faulty…
About 2 million dehumidifiers recalled in US, possible fire hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 2 million dehumidifiers made by New Widetech are being recalled in the U.S. because they can overheat and…
US likely enjoyed hiring spree in July as economy rebounds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases and a shortage of available workers, the U.S. economy likely enjoyed a burst of job growth…
Goodyear: Q2 earnings snapshot
AKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. today reported second-quarter net income of $67 million, after reporting a loss in the same period…
TH EXCLUSIVE: World’s largest online retailer eyeing Dubuque
The world’s largest online retail company is preparing to invest $16 million and open a new location in Dubuque. E-commerce giant Amazon recently posted multiple…
Shipping snags prompt U.S. firms to mull retreat from China
WASHINGTON — Game maker Eric Poses last year created The Worst-Case Scenario Card Game, making a wry reference to the way the coronavirus had upended…
US average mortgage rates flat to lower; 30-year at 2.77%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mortgage rates were flat to lower this week, with the average for the key 30-year home loan below 3% for the sixth…