By EMMA BURROWS In November, a train carrying almost 500 people came to a sudden halt in eastern Poland. A broken overhead line had smashed several windows, and the track ahead was damaged. Elsewhere on the line, explosives detonated under … Continued
A former employee of a Stillwater-area funeral home has been charged with stealing the skull of a woman before her body was cremated in 2001. Benjamin Carl Hanson, 57, of Bayport, was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in connection with … Continued
By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are jumping on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year. A strong profit report from Micron … Continued
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN NEW YORK (AP) — The last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon, bringing glowing streaks to nighttime and early morning skies. Compared to other meteor showers, it’s more subdued, but experts … Continued
Tracing social media accounts and a phone number led police to arrest a 16-year-old in Eagan, who was charged Thursday with four counts of threats of violence with intent to terrorize. Police and prosecutors say the teen’s social media posts … Continued
By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year. The decline brings the average long-term mortgage rate to 6.21% from 6.22% last … Continued