The Liberian Olympic 4×100 relay team competed in Round 1 on Thursday in France, finishing seventh in its heat with a time of 38.97 seconds. That wasn’t enough to move into Friday’s event final. While not widely considered a medal … Continued
By ALI SWENSON and LINLEY SANDERS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Roughly 3 in 4 American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy, although which candidate they think poses the greater threat … Continued
By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press Yahya Sinwar’s appointment as the top leader of Hamas formalizes a role he assumed in the early hours of Oct. 7, when the surprise attack into Israel that he helped mastermind ushered in the bloodiest … Continued
An opposing Big Ten assistant coach shared some interesting comments about the Gophers football program for Athlon Sports’ preview magazine, wondering about coach P.J. Fleck’s commitment last offseason and whether new defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman’s scheme will translate to the … Continued
Which toaster is best? Toast is a wonderful thing — white or whole wheat, store-bought or homemade, slathered in butter or topped with avocado — and the right toaster makes it easier to get your fix at any time. You deserve better … Continued
DULUTH, Minn. — Squad cars arrived at downtown Duluth’s Priley Circle shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday, blocking the entrance to the Civic Center and surrounding a homeless encampment. Jon Otis, Duluth’s assistant fire chief of life safety, said that encampment … Continued