Henrietta Lacks family settles with biotech company Thermo Fisher in lawsuit alleging racist US medical system
Thermo Fisher reached a settlement with the family of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cancer cells fueled revolutionary medical research.
CrossFit hires former US marine and tech executive as its new CEO
CrossFit, one largest gym brands in the United States, has hired a former technology executive and Marine as its Chief Executive Officer.
Minneapolis couple leave city for new home and happiness in Wisconsin countryside
A Minneapolis couple detailed why they left the city, how they've found a new home in Wisconsin — and how they made their real estate goals come true.
Sen. Tim Scott argues that Biden's big spending plans are a 'tax on every American family,' as inflation soars
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., warned that the Biden administration’s massive government spending is driving up inflation and causing prices of everyday items like food and gas to soar.
Portland restaurant owner says protests, COVID, homeless problem killing tourism
St. Jack’s Restaurant co-owner Kurt Huffman joined FOX Business' “Varney and Co.” to discuss the many issues facing Portland businesses.
Body camera purchases may rise as Ohio commits to equipping officers
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine committed to equipping more officers with body cameras one day after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges brought against him in the death of George Floyd.
Kudlow: Biden, Waters being vocal about Chauvin trial is 'utter nonsense'
President Biden and Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., putting pressure on the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial is "absolutely crazy," "Kudlow" host Larry Kudlow argued on Tuesday.
Minneapolis businesses brace for unrest after Daunte Wright shooting
Business owners in Minneapolis who’ve experienced unrest in the city last year after the death of George Floyd are reportedly preparing for additional uncertainty after the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, in a suburb of the city.
Inside BLM co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors’ million-dollar real-estate buying binge
As protests broke out across the country in the name of Black Lives Matter, the group’s co-founder went on a real estate-buying binge, snagging four high-end homes for $3.2 million in the US alone, according to property records.
Minneapolis businesses in George Floyd Square ‘autonomous zone’ to receive $1M bailout
As the city of Minneapolis pushes forward with a $1 million bailout plan for businesses suffering under an autonomous zone in George Floyd Square, Mayor Jacob Frey on Thursday had a stern warning for out-of-towners looking to come to incite violence during the trial for ex-police officer Derek Chauvin.
Connecticut’s zoning laws a focus in racial equity debate
After the police killing of George Floyd, a Connecticut law professor invited architects, planners and land use attorneys to a discussion of how local zoning worsens the state’s racial inequities. Over 200 people logged onto her impromptu Zoom meeting.
Gun sales spike over political unrest, uncertainty
While it’s not unusual for sales to spike with a new administration pledging tighter gun restrictions, the past year’s riots, protests and Capitol insurrection have catapulted the perfect storm for what amounts to a dramatic increase.
Police used Google location data to identify criminal suspects in Minneapolis: report
Could your phone make you a suspect in a crime you didn’t commit?
Target reopening looted, ransacked Minneapolis store — but with new focus on catering to black shoppers
A Target location in Minneapolis that was severely damaged during protests in the days following the death of George Floyd is reopening with efforts to improve its image with Black customers.
Businesses across nation board up windows ahead of potential Election Day unrest
Businesses and retailers across the country have begun boarding up their storefront windows in anticipation of potential unrest on or around Election Day as many cities remain on edge following a summer of widespread riots and mayhem.
US gun sales soar amid pandemic, social unrest, election fears
The number of first-time gun buyers has skyrocketed this year, driven in part by disturbing news about the coronavirus pandemic, social unrest over police killings of Black people and a potentially contested election that many fear could spark violence.
Citibank's Ray McGuire to run for NYC mayor
NYC Mayoral hopeful Ray McGuire, global head of Citibank’s corporate and investment banking, would inherit a ravaged city left by Bill de Blasio.
Cities are losing police chiefs and struggling to hire new ones
In a year that has seen protests in the street, defiant unions, and mayors who are quick to push out police chiefs, the job of running a police department has become less coveted among many law-enforcement leaders.
Mall of America gives free space to businesses affected by pandemic, riots
The largest mall in the United States is opening a dedicated retail space to businesses encumbered by the pandemic and unprecedented civil unrest in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Damage from riots across US will cost at least $1B in claims: report
The damage from riots and looting across the U.S. following the death of George Floyd is estimated to be the costliest in insurance history – between $1 billion and $2 billion.