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The good news is that inflation cooled a bit in July but Americans continue to have trouble with the rising cost of used cars to healthcare.  That story is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 12th day of August, thanks for listening.  In other news, Wall Street ended the day mixed.  The government wants to do away with collecting workplace demographics and the push-back....

We start this evening with a story about big losses over at Trump Media and what the company said went...wrong. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 11th day of August, thanks for being with us. In other news, Vietnam wants to get into space and they made a deal with SpaceX. Speed and yet another world record happened and we’ll share the story. Found in Wisconsin some ultra rare Super Mario games that will brin...

All this time we thought the job market was humming along. Today we learned that it sputtered out. This is the Early Edition of The Business News Headlines for Friday the 7th day of August and thanks for being with us. In other news, some are using AI for financial advice…no, not making that up.  A U.S. court has ordered Meta to cough up millions of dollars…think mental health. Exports from China slowed in July a...

So, how are YOU feeling about the increased heat we've experienced this year?  A recent survey tells us that the heat is changing many things for folks that live in America and that is where we start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Thursday the 6th day of August, thanks for being with us. In other news, SpaceX shares rose on the day and we’ll share those numbers. Canadian Prime Minister Carney says ...

Before you get ahead of your skis and start ordering champaign because the end of the war with Iran is near...you need to hear our first story. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 5th day of August, thanks for being with us again. In other news, airline delays are becoming more normal and now there is a new reason why. China issues counter measurers against the United States and we’ll detail. A social media ...

Every two years Deb Brown and Becky McCray of SaveYour.Town create a survey meant for folks living in rural parts of the world (yes, world) asking for their opinions on a number of topics. Here you will meet Deb who has always been passionate about rural lifestyles and economic development. The survey helps Deb and Becky better shape responses to help community members reimagine their communities.  Click through to listen to t...

Early this morning we watched as Wall Street opened high and kept on going. That story is first this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 4th day of August, thank you for listening. In other news, job openings in the U.S. slipped a bit and we’ll share those numbers with you. SpaceX reports a loss in its first public report. Chipotle has pulled jalapenos due to health safety concerns. Meanwhile Mc...

Now some 25 states have sued the Trump Administration over the latest round of tariffs and that is where we start today.  This is The Business News Headlines for Monday the 3rd day of August, thanks for being with us. In other news, Wall Street had another big day.  It looks like Todd Blanche will become the next Attorney General. After years of delay the FAA gives the OK to Boeing and it’s new 747 jet. We’ll ...

Once again prediction markets face a legal challenge and that is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 31st and final day of July.  Thanks so much for being with us again. In other news, the Trump administration targets trains coming from Mexico…and why. Markets ended the month higher. Speaking of higher…oil companies report huge profits due to rising oil prices. It&rsquo...

Understanding the sluggish growth of the U.S. economy is where we start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 30th day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, Wall Street roared back today with a nod to Microsoft. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed yet again. The European Union is offering billions to companies who wish to build data centers there…and why. Strong sales of the...

Several things came together today to tank Wall Street and that's where we start this evening. This is The Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 29th day of July, thanks for being with us again. In other news, we’ll take a deeper look at the Fed decision today.  Also in the news and a blow to unions a court strikes down collective bargaining in Wisconsin. Starbucks reports better than expected sales. An arts school i...

Earlier this year, with growing demand by the residents of Iowa to find out exactly what is wrong with the rivers and streams of Iowa a scientific study was preformed. It is known as the Central Iowa Source Water Resource Assessment (CISWRA).The 23 scientists that conducted the study have long established credentials that lend to the authentic work they did. Not only does the study pinpoint the issues that are destroying Iowa's wat...

I was on a bus trip with members of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) sitting next to a long-time friend Glen Leaders.  We got to talking about his 45 years plus in the tractor and combine salvage business, the changes he has seen, the power of selling parts online and more.  So, of course I asked him to do a few minutes with me so he could share his story with you.  Meet Glen Leaders from Leaders...

Minnesota attempted to halt prediction markets but a judge stopped the effort and that is where we start today.  This is The Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 28th of July, thank you for being with us. In other news, the Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates stable much to the ire of President Trump. Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy dips yet again. eBay and a 50 million dollar judgement made the news. We&rsquo...

It's a scorcher here in the Midwest with the "feels like" temperature sitting at 117 degrees. This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 27th day of July, thanks for being with us. We kick things off today with news that the Cracker Barrel CEO is leaving and we'll remember that huge backlash over her attempt to re-brand the restaurant chain. In other news, mediators say they are making progress in defusing the war. The new ...

With the price of oil surging it's clear that you, the consumer, will be paying more and today we'll take a deep dive into what you may expect. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 23rd of July, thanks for being with us again. In other news, the tariffs placed on Canada are they real or some sort of tool? What President Trump is saying about AI and high utility bills. We’ll check the dismal number in The Wall ...

What happens when an AI agent goes rogue? OpenAI has some explaining to do and that is where we start this afternoon. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 22nd day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, Google parent Alphabet exceeded profit expectations. Meanwhile, Tesla profits fall and why that happened. A new bridge will open and why the United States has been disinvited to the party. We think you&rs...

Here we go...again. Our friends in Canada are being targeted by President Trump and that is where we start this evening.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 21st day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, businesses may feel free to discriminate against women, men, folks from various ethnic groups.  How?  We’ll share. There is a new ban on social media use that has made the news. ESP...