2 h. ago Starz picks up drama on gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter

Starz picks up drama on gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter  Los Angeles Times

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2 h. ago Can the lessons of 1929 help us avert another economic crisis?

New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin draws parallels between the stock market crash of 1929, which led to the Great Depression, and today's economic uncertainty.

Events

4 h. ago Carbon nanotubes could power a new generation of flexible solar panels

Perovskite solar cells can be made not only more robust but also more efficient, scalable and cheaper to manufacture by replacing the indium tin oxide (ITO) in the device, according to research led by the University of Surrey. The team suggests that replacing the ITO—one of the most fragile and expensive materials in photovoltaics—with single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) could take perovskite solar cells to the next level, creating truly flexible, affordable and durable panels.

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5 h. ago Minnesota college administrator accused of impeding ICE arrest to protect student sexual predator

Jesus Saucedo-Portillo is registered sex offender with prior conviction for driving while intoxicated, according to Department of Homeland Security

Society

5 h. ago Walz boosts Ferguson, rebukes Trump’s Somali slurs at Seattle fundraiser

Walz boosts Ferguson, rebukes Trump’s Somali slurs at Seattle fundraiser  The Seattle Times

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6 h. ago Lori Loughlin battles way back to Hallmark throne as she weathers Varsity Blues scandal, marriage woes: expert

Lori Loughlin makes her return to Hallmark's "When Calls The Heart" after seven years away, marking a significant comeback from the Varsity Blues scandal.

Politics

8 h. ago Minnesota Dems allegedly let tax dollars fund terrorists as police left without money to protect public: cops

Police unions clash with Gov. Walz over Minnesota's public safety funding as departments continue to lose officers amid ongoing recruitment struggles.

Events

8 h. ago Commentary: Is $140,000 really a poverty income? Clearly not, but the viral debate underscores the 'affordability' issue

Commentary: Is $140,000 really a poverty income? Clearly not, but the viral debate underscores the 'affordability' issue  Los Angeles Times

Politics

9 h. ago How misreading Somali poverty led Minnesota into its largest welfare scandal

Minnesota officials overlooked a billion-dollar welfare fraud scheme by Somali immigrants due to fears of appearing racist after confusing immigrant poverty with systemic racism.

Politics

9 h. ago Afghan CIA fighters, like National Guard attack suspect, face stark reality in U.S.

The fighters led by the CIA found themselves spiraling into despair because of what they saw as bureaucratic neglect and abandonment by the U.S. government. Among their ranks was Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man charged with killing one National Guard soldier and seriously injuring a second after opening fire on them in Washington, D.C. on Thanksgiving Eve.

Events

9 h. ago Trump's SAVE tool is looking for noncitizen voters. But it's flagging U.S. citizens too

Anthony Nel, of Texas, became a U.S. citizen as a teen. But a flaw in a Trump administration citizenship tool flagged him as a potential noncitizen, which led to his voter registration being canceled.

Politics

17 h. ago Canada’s Ambassador to U.S., Who Also Led Trade Talks, to Leave Post

Canada’s Ambassador to U.S., Who Also Led Trade Talks, to Leave Post  The New York Times

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18 h. ago NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Create History with Shutout Victory over Washington

NFL Power Rankings: Vikings Create History with Shutout Victory over Washington  Minnesota Vikings

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18 h. ago Homeless services CEO steps down from government oversight board amid scandal

Homeless services CEO steps down from government oversight board amid scandal  Los Angeles Times

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19 h. ago Expert reveals key factor that led to massive Minnesota fraud scheme

An ongoing decline in American assimilation and a deep fear of being accused of racism were key factors in the massive fraud scheme, according to an expert.

Politics

19 h. ago Multilevel LED display takes shape at Pacific Place mall in Seattle

Multilevel LED display takes shape at Pacific Place mall in Seattle  The Business Journals

Politics

20 h. ago President Trump Rejects Somali Migrants Who Marry Their Siblings

President Trump took aim at Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar for being a complainer who married her brother in an interview on Tuesday. The post President Trump Rejects Somali Migrants Who Marry Their Siblings appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

20 h. ago Fal nabs $140M in fresh funding led by Sequoia, tripling valuation to $4.5B

The round, which was Fal’s third fundraise this year, also included a secondary sale for early investors, sources tell us.

Politics

21 h. ago Funding cuts hit a program in Uganda that helped pull people out of poverty

A program in southwest Uganda aims to address extreme poverty by giving people cash and coaching to help them build a sustainable income. But even the most established programs need to keep evolving.

Events

22 h. ago Vikings stars explain how coach's special pregame message led to snapping 4

Kevin O'Connell's pregame speech about channeling high school dreams sparked the Minnesota Vikings' emotional 31-0 shutout victory over Commanders at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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