Downtown Duluth is going through big changes. The mayor has promised to make it better. He wants to bring more people and businesses there. The city is working on rules to make it easier to build new things. They also want to bring more homes and shops to the area. This could help bring more people
The crypto world and traditional banks are at odds over stablecoin yields. But a White House adviser says this doesn't have to be a zero-sum game. Patrick Witt thinks both sides can find common ground. Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to traditional assets like the US dollar. Crypto compan
Maine's air quality is in trouble. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to undo a key rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions. This rule was put in place in 2009 to protect public health. Now, with this rule gone, Maine might see more pollution coming from other states. Maine alr
Salem is about to lose its only safe space for young people struggling with mental health. The Salem Drop, a youth mental health drop-in center, is closing its doors because of big funding cuts. This is a huge blow to the community, especially since Oregon is already struggling with mental health is
People are getting tired of hearing about climate change. Every year, it's the same story: temperatures are rising, and fossil fuels are the culprits. In 2025, the global temperature was about 1. 47 degrees Celsius higher than it was from 1850 to 1900. This information comes from Copernicus, the Eur
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made a big move. It has decided to undo a 2009 rule that said greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles are bad for people's health. This rule was the basis for regulating emissions from cars and other sectors. Now, automakers won't have to follow str
An independent group of forensic experts has questioned the official verdict that a famous rock star died by suicide in 1994. Their review of the original autopsy and crime scene notes led them to propose a different explanation: that he was killed. The team brought in a specialist who has handle
Inter Milan is looking at the possibility of parting with French striker Marcus Thuram to help fund major upgrades during the upcoming transfer window. The club’s leadership has been discussing how best to build a stronger squad for next season, and Thuram’s departure could bring in a large sum of m
A recent decision by a Texas judge has put a stop to new rules that would have required companies to share more details about their mergers. The rule, which was set to take effect last year, aimed to give antitrust regulators more insight into mergers and acquisitions. However, the judge ruled that
Researchers in Sweden are looking into whether blood tests can help predict pregnancy complications, specifically preeclampsia, which is a type of high blood pressure during pregnancy. They are focusing on a specific time frame, between 24 and 29 weeks of pregnancy. The goal is to find out if certai
