The constellation Lyra is faint, but it contains Vega, one of the brightest stars in our night sky. As soon as it gets dark enough after sunset, look for the brightest star you can see in the very high eastern … Continued
America’s leaders have latched onto the idea that they can address some big problems — most notably a gaping budget deficit — by forcing interest rates downward. If only it were that easy. President Donald Trump keeps turning up the … Continued
On Tuesday, when an account on the social platform X using the name Cindy Steinberg started cheering the Texas floods because the victims were “white kids” and “future fascists,” Grok — the social media platform’s in-house chatbot — tried to … Continued
Today is Sunday, July 13, the 194th day of 2024. There are 171 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 13, 1985, the “Live Aid” benefit rock concerts were held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, raising millions … Continued
The Loons are within striking distance of the No. 1 seed in the West after downing San Jose 4-1 on Saturday in St. Paul. The Loons now have 40 points, second most in the West and just two fewer than … Continued
Three years ago, the Minnesota Aurora advanced to the USL W League national championship game in their inaugural season. Saturday night, another team playing its first year in the league stopped them one step short of returning. A goal by … Continued