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Widespread technology outage disrupts flights and banking in Minnesota and around the world

Widespread technology outage disrupts flights and banking in Minnesota and around the world

The problem affected airline communications, causing the Federal Aviation Administration to ground major carriers in the U.S., including American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines.
by Brian Mann, Bobby Allyn and MPR News Staff

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Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan

Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion for an administrative stay filed by a group of Republican-led states seeking to invalidate the administration's entire student loan forgiveness plan.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul iron foundry to increase operations after judge strikes down state order

St. Paul iron foundry to increase operations after judge strikes down state order

A St. Paul iron foundry is scaling back up to normal operations after a court order overturned limits previously imposed by state regulators. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ordered Northern Iron to reduce its operations in April, alleging that the foundry was violating federal air quality standards. But a judge has now partially struck down that order.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Roof Depot project seeks alternative funding after missing deadline for site purchase

Roof Depot project seeks alternative funding after missing deadline for site purchase

A Minneapolis neighborhood organization has missed a payment deadline to purchase the former Roof Depot site from the city, after the state Legislature failed to pass funding earlier this year. But community advocates say they’re making progress on a backup plan.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson leads the conversation on ableism and intersectionality

Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson leads the conversation on ableism and intersectionality

Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson is equity and justice director for The Arc Minnesota, an organization advocating for the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
by Gretchen Brown

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UnitedHealth has a strong second quarter, but cyberattack keeps it cautious

UnitedHealth has a strong second quarter, but cyberattack keeps it cautious

UnitedHealth Group topped second-quarter expectations but stayed cautious on its outlook for the year, as it continued to eat costs from a massive cyberattack to its Change Healthcare business.
by The Associated Press

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Dollar General will pay $12 million in fines over workplace safety violations

Dollar General will pay $12 million in fines over workplace safety violations

The agreement says the chain must correct any future safety violations regarding blocked exits or access to fire extinguishers and electrical panels — or face fines of up to $500,000 per violation.
by Jonathan Franklin

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