Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the U. S. Over 84, 000 people of Somali descent live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area alone. Many fled war and found safety in Minnesota's welcoming environment. Most are U. S. citizens, with 87% of foreign-born Somalis having gained citizenship.
Pi, a number we often associate with circles, has an unexpected role in physics. It's not just about calculating areas anymore. The methods used to find pi are now helping scientists tackle complex problems, like understanding black holes and how things mix. A long time ago, a brilliant mathematici
A senator is pushing back against a decision that only rewards a small group of air traffic controllers and FAA technicians for working during a government shutdown. The Transportation Department plans to give a $10, 000 bonus, but only to those who didn't miss a single day of work during the 44-day
In a bizarre turn of events, a raccoon decided to throw itself a party at a Virginia liquor store. The little critter broke in, helped itself to some drinks, and then passed out in the bathroom. Staff at the Ashland ABC store found the mess on Saturday morning. They discovered smashed bottles and sp
USC is making waves in the college football world. They have the top-ranked recruiting class for 2026. This is a big deal because it's the first time a non-SEC school has had the number one spot in a long time. The last time this happened was in 2008 with Miami. For the past 17 years, SEC schools ha
In a significant development, Israel has received what could be the remains of one of the last hostages held in Gaza. This comes as a ray of hope amid the ongoing conflict, but the situation remains complex. The remains, found by militants in northern Gaza, are now in Israel for forensic examination
A decade after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished, the search is back on. Ocean Infinity, a U. S. marine robotics company, is set to resume the hunt for the missing plane starting December 30. This isn't their first attempt. They previously searched for about six weeks earlier this year but calle
In Latvia, a quiet debate is happening among pet owners. It's about something called veterinary biobanking. This is where biological samples from pets are stored and used for research. The goal? To improve the health of animals and maybe even humans. But how much do Latvian pet owners know about thi
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for a swift overhaul of supervisory boards in the defence sector. This move comes after a major corruption scandal that has shaken the country. The scandal involves allegations of a $100-million kickback scheme, with senior energy officials and a fo
Doctors in different parts of the world learn to perform C-sections in very different ways. This is not just about the tools they use, but also about the training they receive. A recent study looked at how doctors in wealthy countries and those in poorer countries learn to do C-sections. In rich co
