Science
'They're outsmarting us': Birds build nests from anti-bird spikes
Animals make ingenious nests out of all kinds of materials. Biologists now find that crows and magpies repurpose anti-bird spikes.
Science
New Mexico's 'downwinders' hope 'Oppenheimer' shines light on their struggle
"Downwinders" hope that "Oppenheimer" shines light on their plight.
World
Antarctica faces severe climate threat
A new study has found that ocean heatwaves and ice loss are very likely to become more common and more severe in Antarctica.
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Mourners pay respects to singer Sinead O'Connor
Sinead O'Connor was remembered Tuesday as family, friends and fans gathered in Bray, County Wicklow to say a last goodbye. Read more here.
Nation
U.S. hunts Chinese malware that could disrupt military operations
The malware, one congressional official said, was essentially "a ticking time bomb" that could give China the power to interrupt or slow U.S. military deployments or resupply operations by cutting off power, water and communications to military bases. But its impact could be far broader, U.S. officials say.
Nation
Trump to return ancient coins and lamps to Israel's antiquities agency
A donor gave the artifacts to the former president during a Hanukkah party at Mar-a-Lago in December 2021.
Politics
Israel House vote finds GOP support, divides Minnesota Dems
The resolution passed the U.S. House with 412 yes votes and only nine no votes.
Local
Did you get COVID but never feel sick? A study hints at why
A new study suggests people with a specific version of a gene were far more likely to experience an asymptomatic infection than those without.
Video
North Korea quiet about detained fleeing U.S. soldier
North Korea stayed silent Wednesday about the detention of an American soldier who sprinted across the heavily fortified border as members of his tour group looked on in shock. Some observers said heightened tensions made it unlikely that he would be sent back any time soon. Read more here.
Video
Extreme heat, rain cause destruction worldwide
Although the destructive floods are occurring in different parts of the world, atmospheric scientists say they have this in common: With climate change, storms are forming in a warmer atmosphere, making extreme rainfall a more frequent reality now.
Business
Russia's refusal to renew grain passage agreement revives concern over food prices — globally and in Minnesota
Minnesota grains firms and farmers watch as the shipping route to Europe's breadbasket may once again shutter on Ukrainian ag exports.
World
Russia: Crimea bridge attack by Ukraine kills 2
Russian media outlet Ostorozhno Novosti shared a photo on Monday showing apparent damage to a key bridge connecting Crimea to Russia's mainland.
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Aspartame labeled as possible carcinogen
The World Health Organization's cancer agency has deemed the sweetener found in diet soda and other foods as a possible cause of cancer, while a separate expert group looking at the same evidence said it still considers the sugar substitute safe in limited quantities.
Business
Ramstad: Part French, part Korean — a bakery chain shows how ideas travel
New to the Twin Cities, Tous les Jours is already familiar to a surprising number of Minnesotans.
World
Oak roof frames lifted on top of Notre Dame
Crowds gathered along a bridge over the Seine River and on its banks to witness the work.
World
Dramatic scenes as Iceland volcano starts erupting
A volcano in southwestern Iceland has begun erupting following heightened seismic activity in the area, 11 months after its last eruption officially ended.
World
What cluster bombs mean for Ukraine war effort
President Joe Biden's administration has decided to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine for the war against Russia, even though the United Nations urges the warring countries to avoid using them.
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Russian jets harass U.S. drone aircraft over Syria
Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Thursday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said. It was the second time in 24 hours that Russia has harassed U.S. drones there.
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