Attorneys general in Minnesota and New Jersey sued Glock on Thursday, accusing the company of making handguns that are easily modified to fire as illegal machine guns through a cheap add-on known as a “Glock switch.” The lawsuits said that the $20 switches transform Glock handguns into easily concealable weapons that can fire 1,200 rounds … Read more
3.5/5 stars “You’re kind of an a**hole, Bob,” singer Joan Baez says in James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. That Dylan does indeed come across as “kind of an a**hole” is not to say the film does not worship the ground the singer-songwriter walks on. Beginning in 1961, this adaptation of Elijah Wald’s … Read more
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot in the chest outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan this morning, which could reportedly be a targeted attack, reported CNBC, citing a person with knowledge of the development. Thompson was on his way to attend UnitedHealth Group Inc’s (NYSE: UNH.N) Investor Conference at the hotel. The … Read more
ISANTI, Minn. — The young Buddhist lama sat on a throne near an altar decorated with flowers, fruits and golden statues of the Buddha, watching the celebrations of his 18th birthday in silence, with a faint smile. Jalue Dorje knew it would be the last big party before he joins a monastery in the Himalayan … Read more
In Minnesota, Maggie Habashy faces a daily struggle with a rare and potentially fatal condition known as exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA), as reported by Fox 9. For Habashy, even moderate physical exertion can trigger severe reactions, from intense itching and hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. This rare condition, which affects an estimated 0.05% of the population, forces … Read more
The Strange Shooting of Alex Pennig – CBS News Watch CBS News A nurse is found dead in her apartment. Surveillance video captures her coming home for the last time. Can investigators piece together what happened next? “48 Hours” contributor Natalie Morales reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live … Read more
From September onwards, many US retirees in Connecticut, Colorado, Montana, Minnesota, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and West Virginia could start receiving smaller monthly Social Security checks, by up to $200, due to a tax hike these states will impose on the benefits. The remaining 41 states don’t impose income taxes on Social Security … Read more
US Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz, 60, worked in multiple professions over the decades before becoming the 41st Minnesota Governor in 2019. He holds a master’s degree in education leadership and has implemented several progressive policies, including free school meals and better worker leave terms. The financial impact of these policies and Walz’s records on … Read more
The small town of Cloquet, Minnesota (pop: 11,000) is home to the gorgeous R.W. Lindholm Service Station, the only gas station design by Frank Lloyd Wright. But this was not just a place for pumping gas. This little two-floor car-centric building was to be the social and cultural center of the architect’s vision of a … Read more
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and U.S. Rep. Jason Crow both criticized a Republican plan for a second Donald Trump presidency during primetime speeches at the Democratic National Convention this week, while U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse praised Vice President Kamala Harris’ previous support for education. Oh, and Polis cracked a Taylor Swift reference, continuing his emerging … Read more
