Minnesota Legislature Rejects Xcel Energy Center Renovation Funding Again For the second year in a row, the Minnesota Legislature has denied state funding for the renovation of the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, a key sports and entertainment venue. Legislation Jul 26, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court to Review Case on Campaign Spending Limits The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case challenging campaign spending limits, backed by Republicans, which could reshape electoral politics. The court will assess the legality of caps on political... Elections Expenditure Politics Jul 26, 2025
Zhang Xiaofei Praised for Powerful Smoking Scene in Film "Malice" Zhang Xiaofei has received widespread acclaim for her commanding performance in the film "Malice," particularly for a striking smoking scene described as "queen-level." The scene highlights her power... Cultural history Smoking Traditional cultures Jul 26, 2025
Average 401(k) Savings Rate Reaches Record High of 14.3% in Q1 2025 The average 401(k) savings rate, including employee and employer contributions, hit a record 14.3% in Q1 2025, as reported by Fidelity Investments. Employee deferrals reached 9. Growth rate Jul 26, 2025
Ongoing Manhunt for Travis Decker, Accused of Murdering His Three Daughters Travis Decker, a 32-year-old Army veteran, is the subject of an extensive manhunt after allegedly murdering his three daughters—Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5)—during a court-ordered visitation... Crime prevention Criminal law Homicide Jul 26, 2025
Grimes County Crash Claims Life of 18-Year-Old An 18-year-old lost their life in a tragic crash in Grimes County. The incident highlights the importance of hiring a competent accident attorney, as common mistakes in the hiring process can impact... Crime prevention Criminal law Life styles Jul 26, 2025
Mortgage Rates Experience Minor Decline Ahead of Federal Reserve Decision Mortgage rates have slightly decreased, with top-tier 30-year fixed-rate mortgages ranging between 6.8% and 7.0% over the past two months. A minor rise of 0.04% was noted on Friday, but the overall... Cost of living Housing finance Jul 26, 2025
Meteorite Fireball Sighted Across Six U.S. States, Causes Tremors and Roof Damage On June 26, 2025, a bright fireball, likely a meteorite, was reported across six southeastern U.S. states. The event caused tremors and a loud sonic boom, with one resident’s roof damaged by a falling... Natural sciences Science fiction Trees Jul 26, 2025
June 2025 Celestial Events: Strawberry Moon, Arietid Meteor Shower, and Asteroid 2024 YR4 Update June 2025 features a series of notable celestial events. The Strawberry Moon, a 'micro moon,' rises on June 11 at 3:44 AM EDT, appearing smaller and dimmer due to its distance from Earth. Meteorological data Weather forecasting Jul 26, 2025
JSU and IHL Reach Tentative Settlement in Professor's Lawsuit Over Harassment Allegations Jackson State University (JSU) and the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) reached a tentative settlement on June 24, 2025, in a federal lawsuit filed by Dawn Bishop McLin, a former... Crime prevention Criminal law Experiments Jul 26, 2025
West Virginia Utilities Propose 70% Cut to Solar Energy Credits Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power in West Virginia have proposed reducing solar credit rates by nearly 70%, from the current retail rate to about $0.0574 per kilowatt-hour. Climate change Natural sciences Public utilities Jul 26, 2025
Ted Nugent Criticizes Michigan DNR in Heated Testimony, Prompting Firearm Investigation On June 25, 2025, musician Ted Nugent testified before Michigan House committees, lambasting the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for its hunting regulations, calling them "immoral" and "insane. Elections Heating Politics Jul 26, 2025