A federal judge this week dismissed former Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn’s argument that he’s being unfairly prosecuted in a child solicitation case because of his status as a former lawmaker. Eichorn, 41, was arrested in a Bloomington police sting operation on … Continued
The Gophers football program picked up a commitment from big Pennsylvania running back Niko Castillo on Friday. The 6-foot-1, 235-pound athlete played linebacker and tailback at Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and had one other offer from Kent State. He does not … Continued
By Jaewon Kang, Bloomberg News This Black Friday, one class of retailers has figured out the trick of luring shoppers suffering through frigid temperatures and high inflation: teen brands. Related Articles Lawsuit: Meta allowed sex-trafficking posts on Instagram as it … Continued
By JILL LAWLESS LONDON (AP) — A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was toppled by revolution is going up for auction, valued at more than 20 million pounds ($26.4 million). Related Articles … Continued
As far as Black Friday deals go, ticket buyers to Friday’s midday showdown between the NHL’s two hottest teams certainly got their money’s worth. It may be too early to talk about playoff previews when fans of the Wild and … Continued
A significant new court filing claims Facebook and Instagram owner Meta had a “17x” policy allowing sex traffickers to post content related to sexual solicitation or prostitution 16 times before their accounts were suspended on the 17th “strike.” The allegation … Continued