Minnesota legislators prepare for special session
If legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz had their way, all 201 lawmakers would be headed back to the Capitol…
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Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs
WASHINGTON — Meta has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence…
The fate of the EV tax credits depends on the GOP’s megabill
In an aerial view, electric cars sit parked at a charging station in Corte Madera, Calif., on May 15. Federal…
Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, rips up a piece of paper that had plans from the Biden administration during a news…
Researchers say the true cost of prisons and jails is higher than many realize
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Over 1,800 people arrested in crack down on Asia-based scam operations
HONG KONG — More than 1,800 people have been arrested in a joint operation across Asia targeting scam networks, police…
How a new planetarium show helped scientists unlock a cosmic secret
NEW YORK — Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system’s many secrets from an unexpected source: a planetarium show…
Hundreds of sheep helping keep prairie plants in check at Xcel’s Sherco solar project
At Xcel Energy’s Sherco Solar project near Becker, thousands of solar panels stretch across a field of native plants and…
Homeland Security pulls down list of ‘sanctuary’ cities and counties after backlash
A U.S. Department of Homeland Security sign is displayed at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection headquarters on May 18…
American Public Media to sell popular Brains On! podcast, eliminate jobs
American Public Media, an affiliate of MPR News, said Monday it was in active talks to sell the Brains On!…