The Twin Cities are in for a rough day on Thursday. A weather alert is out, warning of strong winds, a bit of snow, and roads that could turn icy in a flash. The advisory starts at 9 a. m. and lasts until 9 p. m. , so plan ahead. Wind is the big story here. Gusts between 45 and 60 mph are expected
The Perseverance rover, NASA's intrepid explorer on Mars, is proving to be more resilient than initially anticipated. Launched with the ambitious goal of collecting Martian samples for a future retrieval mission, Perseverance is still going strong, far beyond its original timeline. The rover, roughl
Oil prices have taken a hit, dropping from around $70 to just over $56 per barrel. This drop is tough on big oil companies like ExxonMobil, who make a lot of their money from drilling and producing oil. ExxonMobil has some of the best oil fields in the world, like the Permian Basin in the U. S. and
Chicagoans woke up to a surprisingly warm start on Thursday, with temperatures in the 40s and light drizzle. But the weather had a dramatic change in store. By mid-morning, a swift line of showers began moving in from the west, bringing steady rain and even some heavy downpours. The rain was accompa
In Ghana, the government has been working to make health care more affordable. They set up a national health insurance program. The goal was to cut down on out-of-pocket spending. This way, people wouldn't have to spend so much money on health care. But, it's not working as well as hoped. Many peop
Free speech is a hot topic. It always has been. But why is it so hard for some people to grasp? This question came up during a recent discussion in Des Moines. The event marked 50 years since a bomb exploded at a Quaker meeting house. The bomb was likely set by someone who didn't like the Quakers' s
Recently, Senator Chuck Schumer and 40 other Senate Democrats proposed a resolution to condemn Tucker Carlson due to comments made by a guest on his podcast. This move raises serious questions about free speech and government overreach. Free speech is a fundamental right that predates laws and gove
Twin Peaks is making a big move into Connecticut. This popular sports lodge chain is teaming up with local entrepreneurs to open three new spots across the state. The new locations will be in busy areas like New Haven, Hartford, and Stamford. The people behind this expansion are Deepak Verma and Ka
The World Sports Photography Awards have become a big deal in the photography world. This year, over 4, 100 photographers from 123 countries submitted more than 23, 000 photos. The competition has grown a lot since it started in 2020, and this year's edition is the largest yet. Canon, a well-known
Becca Bloom, a well-known figure on RichTok, has a life full of surprises. She's famous for her luxurious lifestyle and often shares details about her daily routines. For instance, she starts her day at 4:30 a. m. with bird spit and caviar. She also has unique relationship rules with her husband, Da
