Play2min 10secAsk a Bookseller: 'Chain-Gang All-Stars'July 22, 2023 8:00 AMBy Emily BrightKathy Burnette of Brain Lair Books in South Bend, Ind., recommended the novel “Chain-Gang All-Stars” by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah.
Wet socks can make a difference: Tips from readers on keeping cool without ACJuly 22, 2023 7:23 AMBy Bec Roldan We asked: How have you coped with extreme heat when there was no air-conditioning? Here's a sampling of tips along with advice from heat wave researcher Gulrez Shah Azhar, who grew up in India's heat.
An otter turned outlaw continues to evade wildlife officials in Santa CruzJuly 22, 2023 5:01 AMBy Dustin Jones Otter 841 has become a celebrity after a month of stealing surfboards at a popular beach in Santa Cruz. Authorities are trying to catch her, but the otter's fans want her to be left alone in the wild.
How climate change could cause a home insurance meltdownJuly 22, 2023 5:00 AMBy Michael Copley , Rebecca Hersher , and Nathan Rott It's increasingly expensive and difficult to get home insurance, as losses rise from climate-driven disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. And the solutions aren't always politically popular.
No Labels in 2024 wants to boldly try what Americans Elect tried in 2012 July 22, 2023 4:00 AMBy Ron Elving The idea behind Americans Elect was to create an alternative system for finding the candidates, independent of the two major parties and based in the limitless possibilities of the internet.
The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World CupJuly 21, 2023 11:08 PMBy Russell Lewis The two-time defending champion U.S. opened group play in the Women's World Cup with a sluggish performance over Vietnam. The U.S. brings a mix of newcomers and veterans to this year's tournament.
Amid a record heat wave, Texas construction workers lose their right to rest breaksJuly 21, 2023 5:52 PMBy Hannah Levitan, Investigative Reporting Workshop In June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law undoing local protections that ensured breaks for laborers who spend their days in scorching heat. The law takes effect Sept. 1.
Trump's classified documents trial date is set. What to know about this complex caseJuly 21, 2023 4:06 PMBy Jaclyn Diaz The legal complexities tied to former President Donald Trump's classified documents case are unique and the judge's lack of experience in such a case could contribute to lingering delays, lawyers say.
Arts Briefs: There are going to be more Snoopys in St. PaulJuly 21, 2023 3:15 PMBy Jacob Aloi, Alex Cipolle, and Max SparberIn this week’s Arts Briefs: political clay, Laotian zombies and Jewish drag. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge: A Minneapolis psychedelic classic.
Health data roundup: COVID-19 in deer, cannabis-related emergency visits for kidsJuly 21, 2023 2:15 PMBy Alyson Clary and Craig HelmstetterWe’ve got mainly good news on COVID-19 in humans, but bad for deer. Also: cannabis storage safety and a recent downward trend in marijuana use among Minnesota teens.