The piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in ‘Titanic’ was auctioned off for $718kMarch 28, 2024 9:19 AMBy Rachel Treisman The debris that saved Rose’s life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact.
Holiday break: In parts of Minnesota, familiar gas station name is going awayMarch 28, 2024 6:00 AMBy Andrew KruegerAn iconic Minnesota brand is vanishing from parts of the state, nearly seven years after it was acquired by another company. Holiday gas stations and convenience stores are being converted to the Circle K brand.
Minnesota electric vehicle rebates coming to qualified car buyers starting in AprilMarch 27, 2024 11:45 AMBy Mark ZdechlikMost of the money in a Minnesota electric vehicle rebate program has been claimed and checks will start going out in late April.
The winless lottery streak ends. Someone wins the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpotMarch 27, 2024 7:45 AMBy The Associated Press Someone in New Jersey overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.
Loss of ship’s power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say March 27, 2024 4:00 AMBy Scott Neuman and Jackie Northam A momentary loss of propulsion or electricity aboard the massive cargo vessel as it maneuvered in a tight channel in Baltimore may have triggered a cascade of events leading to the bridge collision.
Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchantsMarch 27, 2024 1:08 AMBy The Associated Press Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants, potentially ending years of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant.
Trump's social media company surges in trading debut in a big boost to Trump's wealthMarch 26, 2024 7:03 PMBy Rafael Nam Trump Media and Technology Group surged in its trading debut, substantially boosting the former president's wealth — at least on paper.
Minnesota Craft Brewers announce MN Brewers Cup AwardsMarch 26, 2024 1:35 PMBy Matt MikusThe Brewers Cup issued awards in 23 categories based on style and determined by 30 judges with blind taste tests, along with five member-voted awards like Best Collaboration, Best Art and Design and Most Innovative Brewery.
Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird fluMarch 26, 2024 6:22 AMBy The Associated PressFederal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu. The virus has also been detected in New Mexico. Officials with the Texas Animal Health Commission confirmed the flu virus is the Type A H5N1 strain, known for decades to cause outbreaks in birds and occasionally infect people.
Meta is limiting how much political content users see. Here's how to opt out of thatMarch 26, 2024 4:20 AMBy Rachel Treisman Meta is now limiting the amount of political content it recommends to Instagram and Threads users. Here's why it made the change — and how to opt out of it.