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Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, FTC says in a new rule

Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, FTC says in a new rule

The "click-to-cancel" rule, now finalized by the Federal Trade Commission, aims to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and memberships. Companies argue the agency overstepped its authority.
by Alina Selyukh

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In close Minn. House races, personal problems old and new can be vexing for candidates

In close Minn. House races, personal problems old and new can be vexing for candidates

With the Minnesota House majority hinging on a small number of seats, flaws in candidate pasts are resurfacing as parties and groups jockey for an edge that can decide key races.
by Ellie Roth

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Control of the Minnesota House is up for grabs this fall. Here are 14 races to watch

Control of the Minnesota House is up for grabs this fall. Here are 14 races to watch

While all seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives are on the ballot this fall, just a fraction are taking up the focus and much of the fundraising for the major parties.
by Dana Ferguson

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Small business disaster loan program is out of money until new funds are approved

Small business disaster loan program is out of money until new funds are approved

The SBA’s disaster loan program has run out of money, it announced on Tuesday. The agency expects to receive new funding from Congress, and will continue to accept applications in the meantime.
by Andrea Hsu and Miguel Macias

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Harris is pressed on the concerns of Black voters in Charlamagne tha God town hall

Harris is pressed on the concerns of Black voters in Charlamagne tha God town hall

Harris’ town hall with the influential radio host came at a crucial moment in the campaign, as polls show her struggling to cement the level of support she may need from Black men to win the White House.
by Deepa Shivaram and Jason Breslow

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Hennepin County achieves 'functional zero' status in ending veteran homelessness 

Hennepin County achieves 'functional zero' status in ending veteran homelessness 

The designation from several federal agencies indicates a community has brought down the number of veterans experiencing homelessness to a very low level and continues to sustain the effort.
by Erica Zurek

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Trump uses interview on economics to promote tariffs and riff on his favorite themes

Trump uses interview on economics to promote tariffs and riff on his favorite themes

Donald Trump has seized on an opening to sound his frequent argument that imposing huge tariffs on foreign goods would amount to an economic elixir — one he claims would raise enormous sums for the government, protect U.S. firms from overseas competition and prod foreign companies to open factories in the United States. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota city says Trump campaign still owes more than $200,000 for July rally

Minnesota city says Trump campaign still owes more than $200,000 for July rally

Local officials say former President Donald Trump’s campaign still owes a central Minnesota city nearly $209,000 for services related to a July campaign rally. The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that the bill is for services beyond what St. Cloud normally provides. 
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Walz to unveil Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

Walz to unveil Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz will unveil his ticket’s plans to improve the lives of rural voters as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump’s support.
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