Trump signs executive order on developing artificial intelligence ‘free from ideological bias’
The new order sets out to track down and review “all policies, directives, regulations, orders, and other actions taken” as a result of former President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order of ...
On Dakota prairie, home of Trump’s DHS pick, immigration crackdown threatens way of life, economy
A co-op of ethnic German Hutterite farmers, who arrived in the 19th century, own the Dakota Provisions plant. But migrants from Venezuela, Thailand and other countries, earning around $14 per hour, ...
Costumed St. Paul robber sentenced to 3½ years in federal prison for gun crime, violating probation
He committed the robberies while on conditional release after a 2021 bank robbery and on probation for a 2015 bank robbery.
Obituary: Longtime Pioneer Press reporter George Beran ‘knew St. Paul inside and out’
To get a scoop, he wasn’t afraid to hide in a broom closet — and did just that once at the St. Paul Athletic Club.
With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor
As promised, President Donald Trump began reversing the country’s energy policies his first day in office with a spate of orders largely favoring oil, gas and coal. But there is one renewable energy ...
St. Paul parents charged in fentanyl overdose death of 1½-year-old on Christmas
A St. Paul couple was charged Thursday in the fentanyl overdose death of their 1½-year-old son on Christmas.
Set in 1913, the politically charged musical ‘Parade’ remains utterly relevant today
Yet “Parade” is equally compelling and terrifying and told in such an expert manner, it’s an example of the art form of the musical at its very finest. Much of the credit goes to the music and lyrics ...
Australian Open: Madison Keys upsets Iga Swiatek for title chance
MELBOURNE, Australia — When Madison Keys finally finished off her 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) upset of No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a high-intensity, high-quality Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, the ...
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him
A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization ...
Wall of ice the size of Rhode Island heading toward penguin-packed island off Antarctica
The trillion-ton slab of ice — called a megaberg — could slam into South Georgia Island, making it hard for penguin parents to feed their babies and some young could even starve.
‘Dealing With Dragons’ captures humor of beloved Minnesota-grown children’s fantasy novel
Fans of the classic young adult fantasy novel “Dealing With Dragons” by Minneapolis author Patricia Wrede will find much to love in its first-ever stage adaptation. They’ll also find a 2 1/2-hour run ...
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas due to their negative impact on agriculture
Taiwan plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas, with supporters urging humane methods to bring down the animal’s population, which is wreaking havoc on the island’s agricultural sector.