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Digging into Minnesota's peat, an underappreciated climate superhero
Meet a carbon-sequestering superhero: peat moss. Efforts are underway to better understand the role that peat bogs in northern Minnesota play in mitigating climate change.
The annual pumpkin growers gathering at Stillwater is now one of the largest festivals of its kind in the Midwest.
When your seatmate on the plane talks about the Fed, you know things aren't right
Typically, the "Fed" is a pretty wonky and sleepy corner of America, known for shockingly dull press conferences. When economic sailing is smooth, there's not much news coming out of the central bank that is of even remote interest to people other than economists or journalists.
Here's what Elon Musk will likely do with Twitter if he buys it
Musk says he'd loosen rules against spreading misinformation, allow former President Donald Trump back on Twitter, shake up the company's business model and find new revenue sources.
IMF warns of higher recession risk and darker global outlook
The International Monetary Fund is once again lowering its projections for global economic growth in 2023.
Barges grounded by low water halt Mississippi River traffic
The unusually low water level in the lower Mississippi River is causing barges to get stuck in the mud and sand. That's disrupting river travel for shippers, recreational boaters and even passengers on a cruise line.
Fox News CEO warned against 'crazies' after 2020 election, Dominion says
Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott warned colleagues not to "give the crazies an inch" after the 2020 elections. Dominion Voting Systems revealed her words in its $1.6 billion defamation suit against Fox.