Although Tim Walz ran promising moderation during his second term, he governed like California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a flannel shirt.
Andy Brehm: Tim Walz has been a disaster for the once-thriving Minnesota
Day: August 12, 2024
‘There is not enough pie’: When companies file for bankruptcy, workers with unpaid wage claims are left in limbo
‘Anytime you’re talking about a company that has become insolvent, you are inherently talking about a situation where there’s not enough money to pay everybody what they are owed.’
Letters: Editorial board gives PAC too much credit for Rep. Cori Bush’s defeat
AIPAC is a force of division in American politics, but it is not the political behemoth that many portray it to be.
Scott Gillespie: Tim Walz’s greatest skill is adaptability
Like Minnesota native Bob Dylan, Tim Walz doesn’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.
Parking meter deal violation could cost Chicago over $100 million
An arbitration panel’s ruling in favor of a private parking company that holds a monopoly on street parking meters could cost the city of Chicago more than $100 million.
Today in Sports History: Usain Bolt ends stellar career with injury
In 2017, Usain Bolt ends his stellar career in excruciating pain. The Jamaican great crumples to the track with a left-leg injury while chasing a final gold medal for the Jamaican 4×100-meter relay team at the world championships in London. Having to make up lots of ground on the anchor leg, Bolt suddenly screams and stumbles as he comes down with the first injury he has experienced at a major competition.
Today in History: Charlottesville car attack
Today is Monday, Aug. 12, the 225th day of 2024. There are 141 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 12, 2017, a driver sped into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally in the Virginia college town of Charlottesville, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer and injuring more than a […]
Asking Eric: Husband messaging women on Facebook Dating
Dear Eric: I recently discovered my husband was messaging/talking to three women through the dating portion of Facebook. I saw messages on his phone from one woman and a phone call for 44 minutes.
Daily Horoscope for August 12, 2024
Defending our honor may become a pressing quest at present. The competitive Scorpio Moon misreads both bombastic Mars and exuberant Jupiter, potentially hearing threats where they weren’t intended. Luna then trines steady Saturn, giving us stamina for whatever conflicts we throw ourselves into. As soon as the Moon challenges the flamboyant Leo Sun at 11:19 am EDT, sparks could fly! Telling the difference between real problems and wounded egos will be key to utilizing the tremendous amount of energy available in a productive way.
Boston Red Sox OF Jarren Duran issues apology after directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologized for directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during Sunday’s 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros.