A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says
COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World…
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Astronomers discover strange new celestial object in Milky Way galaxy
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered a strange new object in our Milky Way galaxy. An international team reported…
In a county that backed Trump, people depend on Medicaid and are conflicted about cuts
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More Than a Dozen U.S. Officials Sold Stocks Before Trump’s Tariffs Sent the Market Plunging
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Czech Republic blames China for cyberattacks against its foreign ministry communication network
PRAGUE — The Czech government has identified China as being “responsible” for cyberattacks against a a communication network of the…
In Minnesota, this man helped pave the way for Hmong Americans in politics
This year marks 50 years of Hmong refugee resettlement and immigration to Minnesota. MPR News will feature Hmong Minnesotans in…
SpaceX launches another Starship rocket after back-to-back explosions, but it tumbles out of control
After back-to-back explosions, SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship again on Tuesday evening, but fell short of the main objectives…
Minnesota lawmakers unlikely to finish budget ahead of window for worker layoff notices
After plowing through two deadlines — one constitutionally required for session adjournment and another for an aspirational pre-Memorial Day finish…
RFK Jr. says COVID shots no longer recommended for kids, pregnant women
The CDC is removing recommendations that children and pregnant people get the COVID vaccine. Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/Media News Group/Getty…
Japan to use slightly radioactive soil from Fukushima on flowerbeds at prime minister’s office
TOKYO — Japan said Tuesday it plans to use some slightly radioactive soil stored near the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant…