February 10, 2021

Audit raises concerns about wildfire risks at US nuclear lab

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — One of the nation’s premier nuclear laboratories isn’t taking the necessary precautions to guard against wildfires, according to an audit by the […]
February 10, 2021

IAEA: Iran has started producing uranium metal

BERLIN — The United Nations’ atomic watchdog agency said Wednesday its inspectors have confirmed that Iran has begun the production of uranium metal — another […]
February 10, 2021

US stock indexes edge higher, hover near all-time highs

The major U.S. stock indexes edged mostly higher in afternoon trading Wednesday, a day after the S&P 500 ended a six-day winning streak. Nearly 60% […]
February 10, 2021

Union approves deal with Chicago schools to return to class

CHICAGO — The Chicago Teachers Union has approved a deal with the nation’s third-largest school district to get students back to class during the coronavirus […]
February 10, 2021

Where to Find Birria Around the Twin Cities

From its origins in the Jalisco region of Mexico to its evolution in Tijuana, the popularity of birria is spreading around the country like crazy. […]
February 10, 2021

Princess Leonor, heir to Spanish throne, to study in Wales

MADRID — The heir to the Spanish throne, 15-year-old Princess Leonor, is going to study in Wales, the Spanish royal household said Wednesday in an […]
February 10, 2021

South Africa scraps AstraZeneca vaccine, will give J&J shots

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa will start vaccinating front-line health workers next week with a shot that is still in testing — an unorthodox strategy announced […]
February 10, 2021

Wisconsin retirement 'crisis' target of new recommendations

MADISON, Wis. — A bipartisan task force that examined a looming retirement savings crisis in Wisconsin is recommending a series of steps to improve the […]
February 10, 2021

Target joining other retailers in offering paid time off for COVID-19 vaccine

Target will offer its employees free transportation and pay for the time to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and Target-owned grocery delivery service Shipt will also […]
February 10, 2021

Target joins other retailers in offering paid time off for COVID-19 vaccine

Target will offer its employees free transportation and pay for the time to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. All hourly employees who choose to get vaccinated […]