Skywatch: Constant Capella
Four out of the five brightest stars we can see are now readily visible in the early evening celestial dome. Of course, the sun is our brightest and closest star. Once the sun has finally set this time of year, … Continued
Trudy Rubin: Ukraine’s stunning drone attack showed the new face of modern war
KYIV, Ukraine — As we sped along the highway from Odesa to Kyiv last Sunday, one of the Ukrainian passengers in the car suddenly let out a shout. The car swerved into a roadside gas station where people were glued … Continued
Shadi Bartsch: Committing to the Chicago Principles of free speech is the way forward for higher ed
I’ve been a faculty member at the University of Chicago for 27 years; for 12 of them, I was married to the university’s late president, Robert J. Zimmer. Bob was well known for his endorsement of the “Chicago Principles” addressing … Continued
Literary calendar for week of June 8
(Courtesy of HarperCollins) JILLIAN CANTOR: Discusses her book “Beautiful Little Fools,” stories of the women of “The Great Gatsby” in the years leading up to events portrayed in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, part of Friends of the St. Paul Public … Continued
Despite slump for downtown St. Paul, some companies find new space to grow
After little more than a year sub-leasing offices on Wabasha Street in downtown St. Paul, FreezPak Logistics needed space to expand its national transportation sales and marketing hub. The New Jersey-based cold storage and food delivery company recently signed a … Continued
Today in History: June 8, FBI director testifies he was fired over Russia investigation
Today is Sunday, June 8, the 159th day of 2025. There are 206 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 8, 2017, former FBI Director James Comey, testifying before Congress, asserted that President Donald Trump fired him to … Continued