National Spotlight
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Google to invest $300 million to support ‘authoritive journalism’
Fake news. False news. Alternative facts. In an effort to clean up those perceptions, Google is pledging to spend $300 million over the next three years to support authoritative journalism. Google’s campaign, which was announced at an event in New York on Tuesday, will be known as the Google News Initiative. Among the initiative’s goals are…
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Tech Talk: Katerra aims to shake up construction industry
A start-up is bringing high-tech know-how to the construction industry. So what does a technology-led construction firm look like, and how does it achieve time and cost savings? In some ways it is not that revolutionary. Process, data and business model are as important as drones or robots, writes Mike Phillips at biznow.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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In wake of school shooting, Dick’s Sporting Goods will stop selling assault-style rifles
Thoughts and prayers just aren’t enough. At least not for Ed Stack, CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods. Stack announced that the retailer will stop selling assault-style rifles at all of its stores following the Parkland school shooting earlier this month that killed 17 students and adults. Dick’s (NYSE: DKS) will not sell firearms to anyone under…
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Apple expected to offer high-end iPhone, lower-priced model
Three’s company when it comes to the expected and anticipated offerings of Apple — three new smartphones should debut later this year. On the menu will be the largest iPhone to date; an upgraded handset and a model that will be less expensive. With the new lineup, Apple wants to appeal to the growing number…
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National Spotlight: ‘Number of the Beast’ drop in market not a true correction
For those who have been riding high for the past couple of years on a market that is handing out double-digit gains to investors and 401k holders alike, Friday’s drop that resembled the number of the Beast was a mere 2.6 percent of the market, not nearly large enough to be considered a correction. [uam_ad…
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Minnestota packs a punch in Super Bowl swag bags
It may not rival the goodies that stars and movers and shakers get in the swag bags given out at the Oscars, but the Super Bowl swag bag features local, cool items that remind all those lucky enough to snag one what Minnesota has to offer. Some of the items picked by the Minnesota Super…
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Stay in style if you’re going to cheer on the Philadephia Eagles
When the Philadelphia Eagles square off with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, there are several options for accommodations in the Twin Cities. An estate on Lake Minnetonka is available for $250,000 for the week of the big game, and then there’s a private island available for $7,500 a night. To give some…
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Yondr gets early break at Valley Forge Casino Resort
Caution, the following story may cause cell phone withdrawal symptoms. Late last fall, in the gleaming white lobby of Madison Square Garden, uniformed attendants were posted at security stations to make thousands of smartphones stupid. Chris Rock was playing his 10th show in a 12-city international tour, and at every stop, each guest was required…
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Trending-setting pace for Philadelphia Eagles tickets
Want to go to the Eagles-Vikings’ game? You’re not alone. According to a recent report, seats for the Philadelpia Eagles matchup against Minnesota are the hottest tickets going for an NFC championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. While a few more seats will be up for sale beginning yesterday, according to TicketMaster, the Morning Call says tickets…
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