The 2025 Minnesota high school boys hockey state tournament kicked off on Wednesday, March 5, at the Xcel Energy Center with the Class 1A quarterfinals. Here’s a recap of the day’s games and scores. Three teams advanced to the semifinals: St. Cloud Cathedral, Orono, and Hibbing/Chisholm. In the top matchup, St. Cloud Cathedral edged Mahtomedi … Read more
US employers announced a record-high 172,017 layoffs in February, with over one-third attributed to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce. This marks the highest monthly count since July 2020 and surpasses previous records set during the global financial crisis in 2009. President Donald Trump’s plans for government cuts have had a … Read more
US businesses are struggling with uncertainty due to President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policies, which are threatening investment and economic growth. The latest reversal of tariffs on Canada and Mexico has left companies like Marc Rosenberg, founder of The Edge Desk, feeling frustrated. Rosenberg is introducing a new ergonomic chair designed to reduce customers’ back … Read more
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to go private in a $10 billion deal with Sycamore Partners, which will pay $11.45 per share. The move aims to address the company’s declining market value and margins due to increased competition from rivals like Amazon and Walmart. As a private company, WBA is expected to have more flexibility … Read more
Asteroid mining company AstroForge announced Thursday that its spacecraft Odyssey, also known as Odin, has lost contact after attempting to reach a valuable resource-filled asteroid called 2022 OB5. The mission, which aimed to confirm the presence of platinum on the asteroid, ended with the spacecraft tumbling and minimal chance of regaining communication. The company had … Read more
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of posing a threat to Russia by suggesting an extension of France’s nuclear umbrella in case of growing uncertainties. However, Macron emphasized that no decision has been taken and denied making any direct statements about using nuclear weapons against Russia. The comments come amid … Read more
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The February jobs report revealed few surprises for investors, with 151,000 new jobs created despite expectations of 160,000. The unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, up from 3.9% in January. Federal government employment declined by 10,000 in February, while the labor force participation rate fell to 62.4%. Wage growth, an important measure for gauging inflation pressures, … Read more
UK officials have held talks with around 20 countries interested in joining a coalition to provide support to Ukraine. The talks come after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans for a ‘coalition of the willing’ to help Ukraine if a peace deal is reached to end Russia’s war. Participating countries, mainly from Europe and the … Read more
A new study suggests that Paxlovid, a five-day antiviral treatment for COVID-19, may not provide significant protection against hospitalizations and all-cause deaths in vaccinated older adults. The research findings contradict previous claims that the medication was effective in reducing severe cases of COVID-19 in high-risk groups. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/03/05/paxlovid-hospitalizations-deaths-older-adults-study