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A list of this year’s Nobel Prize winners
The announcement Monday that three laureates will share the Nobel memorial prize in economics for explaining innovation-driven growth brings this year’s Nobel awards to a close.
Tunnel farming helps South Dakota farmers extend growing season by up to 4 months
Some farmers in South Dakota are using farm tunnels to extend their growing season. The tunnels are similar to greenhouses in that they capture heat from the sun, but plants are grown in the ground rather than in raised boxes or beds.
Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era restrictions on mining and drilling in 3 Western states
Senate Republicans have voted to roll back restrictions on mining and drilling in federal land in three Western states. The moves advance President Donald Trump's ambitions to expand energy production from public lands.
U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country
In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.
Hamas releases Israeli hostages, Trump gets standing ovation in Israel’s parliament
Hamas released the last 20 living Israeli hostages who had been captive for just over two years. In turn, Israel freed nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Minnesota woman on a quest to preserve stories of disappearing towns
Have you ever been to Basswood, Oylen or Luce, Minnesota? Photographer Laura Grisamore has been to them all. She has pictures, stories and a burning desire to preserve memories of towns in their twilight.
Who are the 20 hostages who have been released from Gaza?
After more than two years in captivity, the last 20 hostages abducted during Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, have been released.