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Mystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled

Mystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled

The drones have been seen above critical infrastructure like reservoirs, rail stations and military bases. The governor says there is “no known threat,” but the FBI is still investigating.
by Jason Breslow

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People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret?

People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret?

Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.
by Marielle Segarra and Bria Suggs

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Stanley recalls about 2.6 million travel mugs

Stanley recalls about 2.6 million travel mugs

The company behind the uber-viral water bottles is recommending customers affected by the recall reach out for a replacement part.
by Ayana Archie

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3,700 people return to Malibu homes as weather conditions improve and help firefighters battle blaze

3,700 people return to Malibu homes as weather conditions improve and help firefighters battle blaze

 More than 3,700 residents have returned to their Malibu homes as weather conditions improved enough to help firefighters battling a Southern California blaze. Calmer winds and rising humidity aided firefighters as they climbed through steep canyons to fight the Franklin Fire. 
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Minnesota special education costs climbing rapidly as more students qualify for services

Minnesota special education costs climbing rapidly as more students qualify for services

The state’s updated budget forecast shows projected spending on special education in Minnesota rising significantly in the coming years. Experts say inflation is to blame. They also point to an increase in students qualifying for services. 
by Kyra Miles and Elizabeth Shockman

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Minnesota cities take different approaches to recreational cannabis market

Minnesota cities take different approaches to recreational cannabis market

The Minnesota Legislature set most of the rules about cultivation and sale of recreational marijuana in spring 2023. However, the state left several key decisions within local control, including whether cities can allow more than a set minimum of shops.
by Hannah Yang

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Back trouble and brain fog bothered suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, his posts show

Back trouble and brain fog bothered suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, his posts show

Social media posts from Luigi Mangione show the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson underwent successful back surgery last year that alleviated debilitating chronic pain. He also was not a client of the health care giant.
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Huge investment in new Midwest powerlines, including electricity ‘superhighway,’ gets approval

Huge investment in new Midwest powerlines, including electricity ‘superhighway,’ gets approval

Electric utilities and clean energy advocates say the new transmission lines and substations will help deliver renewable energy to where it’s needed, meet the growing demand for electricity and make the grid more reliable.
by Kirsti Marohn

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