By ISABELLA O’MALLEY, Associated Press Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025. The extreme heat caused illness, … Continued
By BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty in a London court Friday to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women dating back more than 25 years. Brand, who turns 50 … Continued
By ALI SWENSON, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As he crisscrossed the country in 2024, Donald Trump pledged to supporters that voting him back into the presidency would be “our final battle.” “With you at my side, we will … Continued
The problem with “Karate Kid: Legends” is right there in the title: “legends,” as in multiple. Many beloved “Karate Kid” characters and icons of millennial sports movies enter the ring, but in the ensuing melee, no one emerges victorious. Written … Continued
In May, we featured 14 cats, 12 dogs and one skunk in the pet corner of our weekday newsletter. Sign up for the Morning Report — it’s free — by following the prompts at twincities.com/newsletters. For more pets, check out … Continued
Today is Friday, May 30, the 150th day of 2025. There are 215 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 30, 1935, Babe Ruth played in his last major league baseball game for the Boston Braves, leaving … Continued