By ELENA BECATOROS, Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — They wandered through the museum, listening attentively as their guide explained the antiquities in display cabinets. It could have been any tour group, anywhere in the world. But there was something … Continued
By CALEIGH WELLS, Associated Press Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which helps break material … Continued
By Katie Kelton, CCC, Bankrate.com When it comes to back-to-school shopping, some of us might think fondly of new backpacks and the scent of fresh pencils. But Bankrate’s 2025 Back-to-School Shopping Survey shows others might simply see dollar signs. Related … Continued
Educators, parents, librarians, lifelong learners and anyone else interested in teaching children about diversity are invited to the launch of the Native American Lives book series at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Minnesota Humanities Center, 987 E. Ivy Ave., St. Paul. … Continued
Trivia quiz: What do Japan’s Fermentation Research Institute, Secretary of Agriculture Earl “Rusty” Butz and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan have in common? Answer: Each, in their way, helped foster America’s widespread adoption of high fructose corn syrup, the sweetener … Continued
Edward Lotterman The week has been interesting. An early jobs indicator showed stronger growth in July than June. The first estimate of output in the April-to-June quarter showed an annual increase rate of 3.0%, up from the first quarter, but … Continued