Prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure would cause oil prices to surge, experts warn

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf waterway that serves as a key artery for global oil shipments, has been dramatically curtailed since the Iran war began. The…

Twin Cities residents missed work, school during Operation Metro Surge, survey finds

From missed doctor’s appointments to lost wages, Minneapolis and St. Paul residents faced widespread disruptions to their daily lives when the White House deployed thousands of federal immigration agents to…

Justice Dept. calls claims in MN lawsuit seeking stop to ICE surge "legally frivolous"

The U.S. Department of Justice says claims made in a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota are “legally frivolous.” The federal…

Minnesota, Twin Cities file lawsuit in effort to stop ICE surge in state

The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to…

Why are U.S. layoffs rising even as corporate profits surge?

As U.S. corporate profits rise and the stock market hits new highs, investors are reaping the rewards. Yet beneath the surge, companies have cut nearly 1 million jobs this year…

Open enrollment may bring sticker shock as health insurance set to surge

Open enrollment — the annual window when employees can adjust their benefits — may deliver sticker shock this year. Workers are likely to pay between 6% to 7% more for…

Rising temperatures cause surge of contact burn injuries from hot surfaces

With heat warnings popping up across the United States, rising temperatures are turning pavements and playgrounds into burn zones. The burn center at Valleywise Health in Phoenix, Arizona, treated a…

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