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Stories from August 20, 2023

Excessive heat potential this week

Excessive heat potential this week

Get ready for more hot and humid air. Monday will be relatively pleasant still but Tuesday and Wednesday will see potentially excessive heat.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Planning a long-haul flight? Here's how to outsmart jet lag

Planning a long-haul flight? Here's how to outsmart jet lag

Wondering how to prepare for sleep disruption? Should you take melatonin or other sleep aids? Here's answers from researchers and seasoned travelers — including NPR's international correspondents.
by Andrea Muraskin

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Housing prices around Twin Cities stay flat

Housing prices around Twin Cities stay flat

Housing prices in the Twin Cities were flat in July, according to newly released data, and the numbers of homes listed and sold were lower compared to the same month in 2022. 
by Matt Mikus

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Heat returns this week; Triple-digit highs in some places Tuesday & Wednesday

Heat returns this week; Triple-digit highs in some places Tuesday & Wednesday

Our Sunday temperatures and dew points are comfortable, but hot and steamy weather is on tap for Tuesday and Wednesday. We have details on the coming heat, plus an update on tropical storm Hilary.
by Ron Trenda

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Titans trample the Vikings in a 24-16 preseason victory with 281 rushing yards

Titans trample the Vikings in a 24-16 preseason victory with 281 rushing yards

Malik Willis rushed for 91 yards and threw a touchdown pass while playing the entire game for Tennessee, and the Titans dominated at the line of scrimmage during a 24-16 preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
by The Associated Press

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Mitch Keller outpitches Sonny Gray as Pirates beat Twins 7-4

Mitch Keller outpitches Sonny Gray as Pirates beat Twins 7-4

Mitch Keller struck out 12 in six innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates eventually got to Minnesota’s Sonny Gray in a 7-4 victory over the Twins. Gray retired his first 16 batters before Liover Peguero reached on an infield single with one out in the sixth.
by The Associated Press

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Spain outlasts England 1-0 to win its first Women's World Cup title

Spain outlasts England 1-0 to win its first Women's World Cup title

Spain's victory over England came less than a year after a near-mutiny by its players last year. Its win made it the first European team to win the Women's World Cup since Germany in 2007.
by The Associated Press

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