What makes ‘The Great Minnesota Get-Together’ the nation’s best state fair
Renee Alexander, CEO of the Minnesota State Fair, describes her job as “a dream come true that I didn’t know that I had as a kid.” “I was in grade school, and I remember just sitting right around the corner over here on the space tower and watching the parade go by,” Alexander told Straight […]
Foreign intel on emails advanced dormant Bolton probe: Report
Federal agents searched John Bolton’s Bethesda home and Washington office last week, reviving a years-old inquiry into whether the former national security adviser mishandled classified material. The investigation gained traction under the Biden administration after intelligence agencies reviewed information supplied by a foreign adversary’s spy service, The New York Times reported. Copy URL Save image […]
Retailers warn of price hikes as tariffs and commodity costs rise
Price hikes are back in focus for American shoppers. From grocery aisles to hardware stores, companies are warning that the cost of everyday goods is climbing again, driven by tariffs, tighter supplies and higher production costs. Grocery bills drive stress for many families An AP-NORC poll in August 2025 found nearly 90% of Americans feel […]
Judge orders new trial of 3 Memphis officers accused in Tyre Nichols’ death
A federal judge ordered new trials for three former Memphis police officers — all convicted on federal charges relating to the death of Tyre Nichols — after their lawyers alleged the trial judge of being biased when he accused one of the men of belonging to a gang. The judge’s accusation came after learning his […]
New Apple Music feature lets users transfer Spotify playlists
In a new update, Apple Music is allowing users to transfer playlists directly from Spotify and other streaming services. The new tool, now available in the United States, raises the stakes in the streaming music battle. Through a partnership with SongShift, Apple Music allows users to move saved music, albums and playlists from other streaming […]
Israel declares Gaza City ‘combat zone’ after 2 hostage remains recovered
Israel designated Gaza City as a combat zone and announced it had recovered the remains of two hostages on Friday. The declaration and announcement came as the Israel Defense Forces began offensive operations that have been internationally criticized. Death toll rises As fighting continues, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry announced that the death toll in […]
US wants power plants to reuse plutonium from nukes. Is that safe?
The Trump administration plans to supply the nuclear power industry with plutonium from decommissioned warheads dating back to the Cold War. The plan could provide 20 metric tons of plutonium fuel to make nuclear power more viable, but it has raised concerns over safety and economic feasibility. The Department of Energy is expected to release […]
Senate Democrats say Fannie/Freddie privatization will raise mortgage rates
Three Democratic U.S. senators are asking the Trump administration to pause the plan to reprivatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, suggesting that losing the government safety net might lead to a demand for higher mortgage rates. Others see a potential for lower rates once the market opens for competition. In a letter to Federal Housing […]
Will money talk? College football showdowns begin new chapter of NIL era
NCAA leaders may not yet know how to navigate the “pay-for-play” era, but they sure do know how to market their sport. Week one of the college football season has arrived, and a slew of top-ten matchups prove why it has become such big business. How much money are football players making? The top teams […]
