Weekly commodity wrap-up
Inflation, Our Biggest Threat? Inflation was reported to continue rising this month at both retail (8.3%) and wholesale (11%) levels. These numbers confirm inflation is…
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Company charged in deadly 2017 Wisconsin plant explosion
MADISON, Wis. — A federal grand jury has charged a milling company with fraud and conspiracy in connection with an explosion at a Wisconsin corn…
Americans bet $125 billion on sports in 4 years since legalization
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Americans have bet more than $125 billion on sports with legal gambling outlets in the four years since a U.S. Supreme…
Musk says Twitter deal ‘temporarily on hold’
LONDON — Elon Musk said Friday that his plan to buy Twitter for $44 billion is “temporarily on hold” as he tries to pinpoint the…
Area health center to build new clinic in Fennimore
FENNIMORE, Wis. — An area health center this week announced plans to build a family practice clinic in Fennimore. Grant Regional Health Center will break…
Galena zoning board OKs planting of vineyard for resort project
GALENA, Ill. — The developers of a major resort in Galena can begin planting a vineyard — the first step in constructing the development —…
Inclusion council aims to increase access to workforce, support systems
For more information Interested in being part of the Employer Inclusion Council or Business Leader Equity Cohort? Contact Clara Lopez Ortiz at clara@dbqfoundation.org or call…
Average long-term US mortgage rates edge up to 5.3%
WASHINGTON — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged up again this week, with interest on the key 30-year loan at its highest level since 2009….
Slightly more Americans seek jobless aid last week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up slightly last week but the total number of Americans collecting benefits remained…
US producer prices surge 11% in April as food prices jump
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. producer prices soared 11% in April from a year earlier, a hefty gain that indicates high inflation will remain a burden…