Redrawing U. S. congressional districts ahead of midterm elections has turned into a high-stakes game where both parties try to tilt the playing field in their favor. Last summer kicked off this latest round when Texas Republicans moved to reshape five Democratic-held seats, prompting California Dem
Bari Weiss, the editor‑in‑chief at CBS News, has decided it was time for a fresh start. She announced that Nick Bilton, known for his tech writing and documentary work, will take over as the executive producer of “60 Minutes. ” This change follows Tanya Simon’s departure after a decade with the prog
Minnesota is in for a typical summer day with high heat and possible late-day storms. Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s across the state by afternoon. The Twin Cities metro might see clouds linger until lunchtime, but sunshine should return later. Early morning storms in southe
Redwood City’s downtown is getting ready to host a summer packed with entertainment for all ages. Starting May 29, the Courtyard Square will buzz with music every Friday evening. The season opener features a Santana tribute band, Carnaval, kicking things off with classic rock vibes. Through early Se
Barnstable’s public payroll list shows that most of the town’s highest paid workers are police officers. The leading name on the 2025 list is Lieutenant Jason Laber, who earned a total of $314, 202 after more than 25 years with the department and a promotion in 2024. Following him are six othe
Minnesota is set for a bright and warm Wednesday, with temperatures rising into the low to mid‑70s across most areas. The city of Minneapolis will reach about 73 degrees, while northern parts stay cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Light winds from the north keep the air comfortable, and the sky st
Minnesota, known for its lakes and cold weather, has also produced many well‑known people. The state is not only famous for its music and sports, but also for the actors, musicians, writers, and athletes who grew up there. Some of the most famous names that began their lives in Minnesota inclu
Barley doesn’t always wait to be harvested. Sometimes, rain before cutting triggers premature sprouting in the field, turning starch into sugar and ruining quality. Scientists have now found small genetic differences that help some barley plants resist this problem, called preharvest sprouting. Inst
Barber Cellars in Petaluma has announced that its downtown tasting room and cheese shop will shut down on June 5, after eleven years of serving guests with wine, food and laughter. The owners said the decision came from financial pressure in the current wine and tourism market, as well as personal h
Red hair might seem rare, but its genes are actually becoming stronger than ever. A huge study from Harvard looked at DNA from over 16, 000 people who lived across Europe and parts of the Middle East over the last 18, 000 years. The research team spent seven years gathering and comparing this geneti
