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‘Defeated’ inflation is slightly higher than a year ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago, when it helped sink then-Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Yet you wouldn't know it from listening to President Donald Trump or even some of the inflation ...

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he's placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession. The president said on his social media site ...

Ribbon-cutting for Queen City Running

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Queen City Running Company with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store, 426 S. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain. Queen City Running Company traces its roots back to the iconic Johnson’s Sports Center in Marquette, ...

US stocks and gold pull back from their records

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street took a pause on Thursday as U.S. stocks and even the price of gold pulled back from record highs following torrid runs. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% from its latest all-time high for just its second loss in the last 10 days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped ...

US stocks snap a 7-day winning streak

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street's record-breaking rally ran out of momentum on Tuesday after the price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time. The S&P 500 dipped 0.4% from its latest all-time high and broke a seven-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 91 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.7%. Stocks took a pause following a nearly relentless rush higher since April on hopes that the economy will remain resilient and that the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates. Tesla was the heaviest weight on the market and dropped 4.4% ...

Hello Again aims to have something for all tastes

IRON MOUNTAIN — Hello Again LLC offers customers a chance to give new life to unique household items. The business, operated by Julie Munn Huppert, will celebrate its eighth anniversary Oct. 17. Huppert got into the business when the woman who owned the shop was looking to get out of ...