WASHINGTON — It’s hard to be startled by Elon Musk because he does startling things all the time. But I’ll admit that I was startled when I gave his Grok AI “companions” a whirl. Ani, designed in anime style, has … Continued
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2025. There are 91 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 1, 1910, the offices of the Los Angeles Times were destroyed by a dynamite explosion and fire, … Continued
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government … Continued
On a day where the attention of the Minnesota hockey world belonged to Kirill Kaprizov, he made a splash after sunset as well. Following a thunderous ovation and a wave to the crowd when his new contract was recognized early … Continued
The St. Paul Public Schools board unanimously approved a property tax levy at 2% less than the one a year ago. The approved levy amount for the 2026-2027 school year is $216.48 million, or 1.98% less than the previous year. … Continued
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Federal officials have sued pro-Palestinian demonstrators involved in a heated protest outside a New Jersey synagogue last year, citing a law created to protect abortion clinics from obstruction and threats. Related Articles Trump administration says Minnesota violates … Continued