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U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot

U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot

The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks. 
by Will Stone

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McQuigge and Cava each score 2 goals, Frost beat Sceptres 7-5, take 2-1 series lead

McQuigge and Cava each score 2 goals, Frost beat Sceptres 7-5, take 2-1 series lead

Brooke McQuigge and Michela Cava scored two goals apiece and the Minnesota Frost beat the Toronto Sceptres 7-5 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series. The Frost, who tied the series with a 5-3 win in Game 2, can advance to the PWHL championship with a win in Game 4 on Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One

Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One

 President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft. The Qatari government denied that a final decision had been made.
by The Associated Press

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The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war

The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war

American levies on Chinese goods will drop from at least 145 percent to 30 percent for an initial period of 90 days, while Chinese levies are set to fall from at least 125 percent to 10 percent on American goods.
by Willem Marx and Emily Feng

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There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it

There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it

When it comes to rice and pasta, dietitians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they're more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta. Here's the trick.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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In Duluth, a controversial condo proposal brings out both NIMBYs and YIMBYs 

In Duluth, a controversial condo proposal brings out both NIMBYs and YIMBYs 

The Duluth City Council votes Monday on a controversial housing development project. It pits NIMBYs or "Not In My Backyard" opponents against so-called YIMBYs or “Yes In My Backyard,” who advocate for new housing. 
by Dan Kraker

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