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Stories from May 10, 2025

Red flag warning issued for the state; record warmth for Sunday

Red flag warning issued for the state; record warmth for Sunday

Red flag warnings blanket nearly the entire state on Mother’s Day, with critical fire weather conditions expected to persist through Tuesday. Temperatures will soar into the 80s and 90s, with record highs possible in several locations.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade grows

Israeli airstrikes kill 23 in Gaza as outcry over aid blockade grows

Health officials say Israeli airstrikes overnight and into Saturday have killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza. They include three children and their parents whose tent was bombed in Gaza City.
by The Associated Press

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VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations

VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations

As the Department of Veterans Affairs tries to meet President Trump's goal of cutting 15 percent of staff, vets are concerned there won't be enough doctors and nurses.
by Katya Mendoza and Quil Lawrence

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U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump's tariff war

U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump's tariff war

The meetings between top U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva represent the first potential efforts to end a trade war that has frazzled financial markets.
by Willem Marx

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Elizabeth Holmes' partner raises millions for new biotech testing startup

Elizabeth Holmes' partner raises millions for new biotech testing startup

The incarcerated former Silicon Valley star is advising her partner on a new health tech startup. Holmes was convicted of defrauding investors in her blood-testing company Theranos.
by Bobby Allyn

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘My Friends’ by Fredrik Backman

Ask a Bookseller: ‘My Friends’ by Fredrik Backman

Lori Virelli of Harvey’s Tales of Geneva, Ill., recommends Fredrik Backman’s new novel “My Friends.”
by Emily Bright

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Brief cooldown Saturday before record heat Sunday

Brief cooldown Saturday before record heat Sunday

A slight dip in temperatures Saturday before a summer-like heat wave arrives Sunday. Record setting temperatures are possible on Sunday. The combination of heat, low humidity, and gusty winds will also heighten the risk of critical fire weather across the region.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Rep. Stauber weighs in on Medicaid, Macalester offering international students summer stay

Minnesota Congressman Pete Stauber said Congressional Republicans don’t want to cut Medicaid; they want to make it harder to bilk the system. Disability advocates are pushing back against a proposal to repeal a ban on seclusions for young students.
by Emily Reese

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