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Facebook demands academics disable ad-targeting data tool BOSTON (AP) — Academics, journalists and First Amendment lawyers are rallying behind New York University researchers in a showdown with Facebook over its demand they halt the collection of data showing who is being micro-targeted by political ads on the world's dominant social media platform. Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Cole County’s September 2020 building permits Cole County issued 27 building permits during September 2020, as follows:Dan Kempker, 10001 Old Highway 54, accessory — barn. Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Don't get burnt by heating contractors as temperatures drop When the temperature drops, the last thing anyone wants is for their furnace to stop working. But when it does, you need a reliable contractor — and fast. by Michelle Gleba, Better Business Bureau Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Southbank opens 'occasional shop' in downtown Jefferson City Sometimes when customers enter Southbank Gift Company, they see owner Jill Bednar repurposing a piece of furniture, but oftentimes, there isn't room in the store to display the finished piece. by Nicole Roberts Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:00am

BizBeat: Sweet Smoke BBQ to open food truck Less than a year after opening its second Jefferson City location, Sweet Smoke BBQ is adding another item to its business portfolio — a food truck. by Nicole Roberts Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:00am

Biden calls for 'transition' from oil, GOP sees opening Democrat Joe Biden's remark he would "transition" away from oil in the U.S. in favor of renewable energy drew quick attention Thursday night from President Donald Trump, who saw it as a boon to his election chances in key states. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Keeping credit profile healthy during pandemic Credit may not be top of mind for many consumers these days. But as the pandemic and its associated economic woes drag on, they may want to give it some attention. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

US jobless claims drop to 787,000, but layoffs remain high WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

Goldman Sachs subsidiary pleads to US charges in 1MDB probe WASHINGTON (AP) — A subsidiary of Goldman Sachs pleaded guilty Thursday and agreed to pay more than $2.9 billion in a foreign corruption probe tied to the Malaysian 1MDB sovereign wealth fund, which was looted of billions of dollars in a corruption scandal. by Associated Press Published Oct. 23 2020 @ 12:05am

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to plead to 3 criminal charges Drugmaker Purdue Pharma, the company behind the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin that experts said helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to federal criminal charges as part of a settlement of more than $8 billion, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

ILO says garment industry should do more to help workers MITO, Japan (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the apparel industry, leaving many of the 65 million Asian garment factory workers struggling as factories close or cut back on wages, and the International Labor Organization is urging the industry to do more to protect them. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Stocks slip as virus aid deal remains elusive U.S. stocks capped another wobbly day of trading with modest losses Wednesday as Wall Street waited for any signs of progress as lawmakers in Washington negotiate over how to deliver more aid for the economy. by Associated Press Published Oct. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

Food concessions company to lay off 550 in Kansas City The food concessions provider for Kauffman Stadium and the Kansas City Convention Center has announced it will lay off more than 550 workers at both venues as efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus disrupt business. by Associated Press Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 7:55am

Stocks close higher as companies report solid earnings Stocks closed broadly higher Tuesday as Wall Street welcomed a batch of solid earnings reports from U. by Associated Press Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Older workers face higher unemployment amid virus pandemic For the first time in nearly 50 years, older workers face higher unemployment than their midcareer worker counterparts, according to a study released Tuesday by the New School university in New York City. by Associated Press Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google The lawsuit marks the government's most significant act to protect competition since its groundbreaking case against Microsoft more than 20 years ago. by MICHAEL BALSAMO and MARCY GORDON, Associated Press Published Oct. 20 2020 @ 10:45am

Stocks fall on Wall Street as hopes for new virus aid fade Stocks gave up some of their recent gains Monday as hopes faded on Wall Street that Washington will come through with badly needed aid for the economy before Election Day. by Associated Press Published Oct. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Trade Days event offers marketplace for small-scale vendors With the COVID-19 pandemic creating a tough business environment, some small businesses have turned to a new sales outlet that isn't so new: the mall. by Gerry Tritz Published Oct. 18 2020 @ 10:59pm

BizBeat: Goddess Fit rebrands to East and West Co. Jefferson City-based Goddess Fit relaunched earlier this month under a new name and with more apparel. by Nicole Roberts Published Oct. 18 2020 @ 12:06am

BizBeat: Captain D's closes Jefferson City restaurant The Jefferson City Captain D's location has closed, a company spokesperson confirmed earlier this month. by Nicole Roberts Published Oct. 18 2020 @ 12:06am

Chain store spawned by COVID-19 hopes to go out of business LONE TREE, Colo. — Darcy Velasquez, 42, and her mother, Roberta Truax, were walking recently in the Park Meadows mall about 15 miles south of downtown Denver, looking for Christmas gifts for Velasquez's two children, when they spotted a store with a display of rhinestone-studded masks. by Markian Hawryluk, Kaiser Health News (TNS) Published Oct. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Fake invoice scams on the rise during remote working During the COVID-19 pandemic, fraudsters have found various ways to perpetrate scams. With many people working remotely, the chance of scammers taking advantage of companies through fake invoice scams is high. by Michelle Gleba, Better Business Bureau Published Oct. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Feds unveil plan to get coronavirus shots to nursing homes WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Friday unveiled a plan to get yet-to-be-approved coronavirus vaccines to nursing home residents free of charge, enlisting two national pharmacy chains to help. by Associated Press Published Oct. 17 2020 @ 12:05am