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Rocchio, Naylor power 5-run eighth inning as Guardians beat Tigers 6-1 to even AL Wild Card Series

Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor homered during a five-run eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians evened their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory in Game 2. George Valera also went deep as the Guardians forced a deciding game in the best-of-three series. The winner Thursday faces the Seattle Mariners in a Division Series. Javier Báez had two hits and an RBI for the Tigers, who were 1 for 15 with runners in scoring position and left 15 on base.

Lake Superior College Hosts Student Success Day

DULUTH, Minn. — Wednesday, classes at Lake Superior College were dismissed to give students the full scope of what the campus offers. Student success day is held twice a year at the college, and it celebrates all things success. The event gives participants the opportunity to learn about campus services, such as tutoring and advising. The event featured a clothing…

Duluth Police Department Raising Money With Pink Patch Project

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Police Department is participating in its fifth annual Pink Patch Project this October. The Pink Patch Project is a campaign where law enforcement agencies raise money for cancer education, research and treatment. Duluth Police Officers will be dawning pink bracelets or replacing their standard police patch for pink ones. Pink bracelets, can koozies and t-shirts…

Democrats voted for a shutdown. Now they have to find a way out

Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn’t extend or restore health care benefits, choosing instead to force a government shutdown. Now they have to figure out how to get out of it. Just hours after the shutdown began, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said that if the Republicans work with them, “the shutdown could go away very quickly.” But that won’t be easy. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump have said that they won’t negotiate or be “held hostage” by Democrats demanding concessions to reopen the government.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer casts doubt on a 2028 presidential bid

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has hinted that she may not be interested in running for president in 2028. Whitmer was asked during a moderated discussion Wednesday if she is thinking about the Democratic nomination for president in 2028. While she sees herself helping, “I don’t know if I’m going to be the person,” she said. Whitmer is in her final two years as governor and cannot run again because of term limits. She has long been seen as a potential presidential candidate. Whitmer has several challenges in front of her. Michigan lawmakers just passed a one-week continuing budget to keep the state government operational after months of bitter disagreement. Additionally, U.S. tariffs on Canada are hurting auto manufacturing.

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died

LONDON (AP) —Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced the primatologist’s death Wednesday in an Instagram post. According to the Washington, D.C.-based institute, Goodall died of natural causes while in California on a U.S. speaking tour. Her discoveries “revolutionized science, and she…

Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline. Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration. Many offices will be shuttered,…

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

A lot of government continues during a federal shutdown. The National Park Service plans to furlough about two-thirds of its employees while keeping parks largely open to visitors during the shutdown that began early Wednesday. A park service contingency plan released Tuesday night says “park roads, lookouts, trails, and open-air memorials will generally remain accessible.” The plan allows parks to enter into agreements with states, tribes or local governments willing to make donations to keep national park sites open. Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers and the National Zoo will remain open through at least Monday. FBI investigators, CIA officers, air traffic controllers and agents operating airport checkpoints will keep working.

Conservative Wisconsin appeals court judge Maria Lazar running for state Supreme Court

A conservative Wisconsin appeals court judge is running for an open seat on the battleground state’s Supreme Court. It is currently controlled 4-3 by liberals. Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar becomes the first conservative to get into the race. Liberal Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, a former Democratic state lawmaker, is also running. The race is open after incumbent Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley announced in August that she would not seek another 10-year term. Conservative candidates for the court have lost each of the past two elections by double-digit margins. Both of those races broke national spending records. And the liberal won in April despite heavy spending by billionaire Elon Musk.

College football Week 6: No. 3 Miami-No. 18 Florida St and No. 16 Vandy-No. 10 Alabama top schedule

College football heats up as October kicks off with conference races and the chase for playoff spots ramping up. Only two Top 25 matchups are on the schedule: Miami at Florida State and Vanderbilt at Alabama. Miami aims for its first win in Tallahassee since 2019 while Vanderbilt seeks a historic 6-0 start. In the Big 12, Houston faces Texas Tech and Iowa State visits Cincinnati. Heisman watch sees Oregon’s Dante Moore leading after a strong performance against Penn State. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s coach Luke Fickell feels the pressure heading into its game at No. 20 Michigan.

Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be pro-life

Pope Leo XIV has intervened for the first time in an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.Leo was asked late Tuesday about plans by Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich to give a lifetime achievement award to Illinois Senator Dick Durbin for his work helping immigrants. The plans drew objection from some conservative U.S. bishops given the powerful Democratic senator’s support for abortion rights.Leo called first of all for respect for both sides, but he also pointed out the seeming contradiction in such debates over what it means to be “pro-life.” He said: “Someone who says ‘I’m against abortion but says I am in favor of the death penalty’ is not really pro-life.”

Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride, a three-row SUV comparison from Edmunds

Nearly identical under the metal, the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride have been leaders in the three-row SUV class since their introductions in 2020. The Palisade has been redesigned for 2026 with new style, new engines and upgraded tech, making an already impressive model even better. The first-generation Telluride continues on but remains competitive as its own redesign draws near. Both offer subtle differences in style and performance that will appeal to different buyers.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 16 as the world awaits Hamas’ response to Trump’s peace plan

Israeli forces are pressing their offensive in Gaza, with at least 16 Palestinians reported killed across the strip as the world awaited Hamas’ response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for the embattled territory that Israel has accepted. The dead on Wednesday included people who had sought refuge in a school sheltering the displaced in Gaza City. Al-Falah school in the city’s eastern Zaytoun neighborhood was hit twice, minutes apart. That’s according to officials at Al-Ahly Hospital. They said that among the casualties were first responders. Meanwhile, there was still no response from Hamas, whose attack nearly two years ago triggered the war.

New study adds to the possibility of favorable conditions for life at Saturn’s moon Enceladus

Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus. They say their findings, reported Wednesday, bolster the likelihood that the ocean world may harbor conditions suitable for life. The study is based on observations made by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft during a close and fast flyby of Enceladus in 2008. The small moon is one of 274 orbiting Saturn and has long been considered a prime candidate in the search for life beyond Earth because of its hidden ocean and plumes of water erupting from cracks near its south pole.

Indonesian rescue workers ‘racing against time’ in search for dozens in rubble of collapsed school

Indonesian rescue workers are racing against the clock in the search for survivors from a school collapse in the province of East Java. At least 91 students are still unaccounted for, with three confirmed dead and about 100 injured. The Islamic boarding school, which authorities said was undergoing an unauthorized expansion to add two new stories, collapsed during afternoon prayers on Monday, sending slabs of concrete and other heavy debris crashing onto the students below. Mohammad Syafii, head of Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency, told reporters on Wednesday that rescue crews were now “racing against time.”

YES erhält mehrere Bestellungen für VeroTherm™ – und VeroFlex™ -Systeme von einem führenden Speicherhersteller

FREMONT, Kalifornien–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Okt 1, 2025–Yield Engineering Systems (YES), ein führender Anbieter von Prozessanlagen für fortschrittliche Verpackungslösungen für KI- und HPC-Systeme, gab heute bekannt, dass es mehrere Aufträge für VeroTherm™- und VeroFlex™-Reflow-Systeme von einem der größten Speicherhersteller erhalten hat. Diese Systeme ermöglichen das dreidimensionale Stapeln von Speicher- und Logikchips für leistungsstarke KI-Beschleuniger, die von Anwendungen mit großen Sprachmodellen (LLM) angetrieben werden.Diese…

Tony Blair’s long experience in the Middle East is both his strength and his weakness

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has returned to the forefront of Middle East peace efforts with a U.S. proposal that he take a leading role in overseeing Gaza’s administration and reconstruction. It’s familiar territory for Blair, who stepped down as the international community’s Mideast envoy in 2015, leaving a post that began with great promise but which struggled to deliver in its quest to promote peace between Israel and the Palestinians. U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal puts Gaza’s territory and its more than 2 million people effectively under international control, deploying an international security force and installing a “Board of Peace” headed by Trump and Blair to oversee the administration and reconstruction.

The government shutdown will halt some work at a diminished Education Department

The government shutdown means further disruption for the U.S. Education Department, which has seen half of its employees laid off by the Trump administration. The department says many core operations will continue in a shutdown, but civil rights investigations will stop, and no new federal grants will be issued. About 87% of the workforce will be furloughed. The department still will manage federal student aid, with Pell grants and loans continuing, and payments will still be due. However, 632 of 747 employees in the Office of Federal Student Aid will be furloughed. The Office for Civil Rights will halt investigations into discrimination by race and disability, adding to an existing backlog of complaints.

Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

The government shutdown has begun. And it’s plunging the U.S. into a fresh cycle of uncertainty. President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline. Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed and many offices will be shuttered. Trump vows to “do things that are irreversible, that are bad” as he seeks to punish Democrats. His administration has called for mass firings. Democrats picked this fight as they demand funding to save health care subsidies that are expiring and sending insurance costs soaring. Republicans have refused to negotiate. More voting is expected Wednesday.

Governor Tony Evers Speaks After Recent Retirement Announcement

ASHLAND, Wiss. – The meeting highlights the importance of West CAP’s work to provide the essential services while showcasing Governor Evers’ efforts in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to lower everyday costs of working families and individuals across the state. “Poverty would be 11% of Wisconsin households. That kind of old description of an extremely low-income household, where Alice so they’re…

Court disqualifies Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada from overseeing multiple criminal cases

A judge has barred the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney in Nevada from overseeing several criminal cases, ruling she is “not validly serving” as the state’s top federal prosecutor. U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell’s ruling bars Sigal Chattah from supervising four criminal prosecutions. The judge sided with defense lawyers who argued that her authority expired in July and she is serving unlawfully. Campbell ordered government attorneys on the cases to tell the court within seven days that Chattah is not directing their work. He did not dismiss the indictments, however. Chattah’s office did not answer a phone call seeking comment Tuesday night.

Napheesa Collier tells of private chat with Engelbert that she said exposed a problematic leader

Napheesa Collier delivered a blistering assessment of the WNBA and its commissioner as she sat in front of the media with a prepared statement and disclosed private conversations she said she had with Cathy Engelbert that portrayed her as a leader who lacks accountability. The Minnesota Lynx star spoke Tuesday for more than four minutes on topics ranging from Caitlin Clark — and her value to the league — to inconsistent officiating, which she feels Engelbert and the WNBA haven’t addressed. Engelbert responded to Collier in a statement not long after the media session, saying she was disheartened by it.

Man Arrested After West Skyline Hit-And-Run

DULUTH, Minn. — A man is now under arrest after a hit-and-run incident on West Skyline Parkway last week. The 68-year-old suspect is being held on multiple pending charges, including criminal vehicular operation and bodily harm. The incident happened during the daylight hours of Sept. 23 on the 3800 block of West Skyline. Two pedestrians were struck by the vehicle….

The Depot Hosts Fundraiser Ahead of 2025 Fall Arts Season

DULTUH, Minn. — The 2025 Depot United Campaign has kicked off as another season of arts in the Twin Ports is under way. The fundraising campaign supports 6 different organizations under the depot’s roof: The Lake Superior Railroad Museum, the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, MN Ballet, Lyric Opera of the North, the St. Louis County Historical Society, and the Depot…

Chunk, a 1,200-pound bear with a broken jaw, wins Alaska’s popular Fat Bear Week contest

Chunk, a 1,200-pound behemoth with a broken jaw, swept the competition Tuesday in the popular Fat Bear Week contest — his first win after finishing in second place three previous years. The annual online competition allows viewers to follow 12 bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve on live webcams as they fish for salmon, and then cast ballots in a bracket-style tournament that lasts a week. Chunk — known officially as Bear 32 —  beat out Bear 856 for the crown. A glut of sockeye salmon fueled a memorable feast this summer for the contest, and more than 1.5 million people voted.

Tarik Skubal’s 14-strikeout gem gives Tigers playoff momentum after late-season swoon

Detroit pitcher Tarik Skubal delivered a standout performance in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against Cleveland. Skubal tied a franchise postseason record with 14 strikeouts, leading the Tigers to a 2-1 win Tuesday. Despite a challenging September, Skubal’s determination helped Detroit gain early momentum in the best-of-three series. He allowed just one run on three hits over 7 2/3 innings. Skubal’s fastball averaged 99.1 mph, and he effectively used his slider. His performance was crucial for Detroit, which had struggled against Cleveland in recent matchups.

The Vikings take a 10-day, 2-game trip to Dublin and London, an NFL first. How did they pull it off?

The Minnesota Vikings are in the midst of a 10-day road trip to Europe that’s the first time an NFL team will have played consecutive international games in different countries. They lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin last Sunday. They face the Cleveland Browns in London this week. The organization welcomed the assignment from the league for the opportunity to move two road games from difficult-to-play-in stadiums to neutral sites. The football side of the operation also embraced the challenge with full confidence in the support staff around them to ensure everything from nutrition to equipment could be transported.

Trump pulls nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics, AP source says

The White House is withdrawing the nomination of E.J. Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an AP source says. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the White House action, which hasn’t been publicly announced. Antoni’s nomination was an attempt by Trump to gain greater control over the federal agency responsible for producing key economic data, including the monthly jobs report and consumer price index, which is used to measure inflation. The White House has maintained that it wants accurate figures after a series of downward revisions to the jobs report, but Trump has maintained that the numbers were rigged to undermine him politically.

Schwarzenegger downplays Trump and backs Vatican initiative to ‘terminate’ global warming

Arnold Schwarzenegger is throwing his weight behind the Vatican’s environmental initiative. He’s downplaying the Trump administration’s climate skepticism. He says individual choice, local policies and the moral leadership of the Catholic Church are far more important than national politics in the environmental campaign. Schwarzenegger was at the Vatican to headline a three-day climate conference marking the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark 2015 environmental encyclical, Laudato Si (Praised Be). The document cast saving God’s creation as an urgent moral imperative. It launched a broad, grassroots movement that Pope Leo XIV has fully embraced and made his own.

Chase DeLauter could make debut in postseason, included on Guardians’ Wild Card Series roster

Chase DeLauter, an outfielder with no major league experience, was included on the Cleveland Guardians’ roster for their Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers. Selected 16th in the 2022 amateur draft, DeLauter hit .278 with five homers and 21 RBIs in 34 games at Triple-A Columbus. He turns 24 on Oct. 8. DeLauter was sidelined by injuries for much of this year. He could be the first player to debut in the postseason since 2020, when Tampa Bay pitcher Shane McClanahan, San Diego pitcher Ryan Weathers and Minnesota outfielder Alex Kirilloff all accomplished the feat.

Trump administration says Minnesota violates Title IX by allowing trans athletes in girls sports

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order regarding childhood cancer and the use of AI, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday that the state of Minnesota and its governing body for high school sports are violating a key federal law against sex discrimination…

MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds

Baseball’s economic disparity is evident in the playoffs. The Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season. They face the Cincinnati Reds, who have a $121 million payroll. Six of the 12 postseason teams have payrolls of $200 million or more. The Dodgers lead with a $341.5 million payroll and nearly $168 million in luxury tax. The New York Mets, despite spending $428.8 million, didn’t make the playoffs. The Yankees, with the third-highest spend at $363.3 million, face the $200 million Red Sox. Cleveland has the lowest payroll among playoff teams at $103.9 million.

Essentia Health Bone Marrow Drive Leads to Success; Continues for Second Year

DULUTH, Minn.– Last year, when a nurse at Essentia Health was diagnosed with Leukemia and was eventually cured. Her friends and coworkers organized a bone marrow drive, and they’re now inspired to keep going. The bone marrow drive at Essentia is typically done every five years. But now, they’re bringing it back for the second year in a row. Recipients…

Community Members Advocating for Civic Pledge for Stronger Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn.– Following what politicians are calling a rise in political violence, community members and city officials were invited today to sign a pledge to prevent this. The Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota is dedicated to promoting civility and dialogue, over division and violence. The event is part of the ‘What Can We Do’ coalition. Which was inspired after…

Trump administration says Minnesota violates Title IX by allowing trans athletes in girls sports

President Donald Trump’s administration has accused Minnesota of violating federal law by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports. The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services claim this breaches Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination. The agencies found that transgender athletes have participated in various girls sports, including skiing and lacrosse. The administration initiated this investigation after Trump issued an executive order in February. The Minnesota State High School League has stated it will follow state law, not the executive order. The federal agencies have given the state 10 days to comply or face enforcement action.

Superior resident receives thousands of Social Security Numbers from Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office

  SUPERIOR, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office has allegedly revealed thousands of Social Security Numbers of Wisconsin residents, sending the information via e-mail to a client. According to the client, identified as Joe Eischens of Superior, he made a public records request on a matter regarding his own case. The Wisconsin Office of Public Defender responded by…

Researchers turn human skin cells into eggs — but not yet usable ones

Oregon scientists used human skin cells to create fertilizable eggs, a step in the quest to develop lab-grown eggs or sperm to one day help people conceive. But the experiment resulted in abnormalities in chromosomes, prompting the Oregon Health & Science University team to caution it could take a decade of additional research before such a technique might be ready for trials in people. They are already working to improve the technique. The work was published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. It may offer lessons as scientists try to learn to create eggs and sperm for the infertile or to help same-sex couples have children genetically related to both partners.

OpenAI’s Sora joins Meta in pushing AI-generated videos. Some are worried about a flood of ‘AI slop’

OpenAI has launched a new social media app called Sora, aiming to capture the audience of short-form video platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Released on Tuesday, the app allows users to create AI videos in various styles, from anime to realistic. Some worry these AI-generated videos could crowd out genuine human creativity and degrade the internet with a flood of what’s known as “AI slop.” The app is currently available on Apple devices in the U.S. and Canada. OpenAI says it is building in safeguards to deter doomscrolling and addiction.

Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit’s postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series. Will Vest got the final four outs for Detroit, surviving a tense ninth inning after Cleveland star Jose Ramírez got hung up between third base and home for the second out. The Tigers can advance to the AL Division Series for the second straight year with a win Wednesday. Detroit scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when Zach McKinstry’s safety squeeze scored Riley Greene from third.

Trump says his administration is close to reaching a deal with Harvard University

President Donald Trump said his administration was close to reaching a deal with Harvard University, the Ivy League institution it has targeted with a series of investigations and billions of dollars in funding cuts as it presses for changes to its policies and governance. A truce with the country’s oldest and wealthiest college would end a clash that has tested the independence of America’s colleges. Trump initially said a deal had been reached but in further comments said officials were “close to finalizing” the deal but “we haven’t done it yet.”

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show will be a landmark moment for Puerto Rico

Bad Bunny captivated audiences with his residency in Puerto Rico, inspiring patriotism and drawing half a million people to the island this summer. Bad Bunny’s performances highlighted Puerto Rico’s natural beauty and cultural history, featuring his hits and folkloric styles. Now, the artist known for his political activism is set to perform at the 2026 Super Bowl, marking a significant moment for Latino culture. His performance will be in Spanish, further proving that connecting with a U.S. and international audience does not require singing in English. Audiences should expect that Puerto Rican culture and pride will be on display during the show, which could range from 12-15 minutes.

Minnesota Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest deal in NHL history: $136 million over 8 years

The Minnesota Wild have signed Kirill Kaprizov to the richest contract in NHL history at $136 million over eight years. The record-setting deal was done on Tuesday. Kaprizov will count $17 million against the Wild’s salary cap beginning next season. That’s the highest annual average salary since the league’s cap era began in 2005. Kaprizov’s contract surpassed Leon Draisaitl’s $14 million annual average with Edmonton. Alex Ovechkin’s 13-year, $124 million contract signed with Washington in 2008 was previously the highest total value. Only Ovechkin and Auston Matthews among current NHL players had more goals through 300 career games than Kaprizov.

Proctor-Native Scott Rohweder retires from Army, but will continue to serve

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Allan Hetteen, right, receives command of the 55th Civil Support Team from U.S. Army Col. Scott Rohweder, commander of the 84th Troop Command, in St. Paul, Minn., March 17, 2023. ST. PAUL, Min. & PROCTOR, Min. – After more than 30 years in the Minnesota National Guard, Army Col. Scott Rohweder has retired from uniformed service….

CHI-CHI’s Restaurant is back

CHI CHI’s Restaurants Opening On October 6 At 1602 West End Blvd. ST. LOUIS PARK, Min. — The legendary CHI-CHI’s Mexican restaurant is officially coming back. The first store will open October, 6 2025 in St. Louis Park’s West End. Restaurant industry veteran Michael McDermott, son of CHI-CHI’s co-founder Marno McDermott, is leading the brand’s relaunch. In a news release…

Essentia Health announces Cloquet Clinic expansion

  Cloquet Clinic Expansion(Essentia Health) CLOQUET, Minn — Essentia Health has announced plans to expand its Cloquet Clinic, doubling its size. On Tuesday, Essentia announced that it will be breaking ground on an approximately 7,500-square-foot expansion to the clinic starting this fall. “Essentia is committed to meeting the growing health care needs of the Cloquet community,” said Sam Barney, administrator for…

Trump administration targets Minnesota in latest sanctuary policy lawsuit

Attorney General Pam Bondi MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Minnesota, its two largest cities and a county over so-called sanctuary policies that the agency says interfere with the federal government’s authority to enforce immigration policies. The lawsuit filed Monday targets the state, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Hennepin County, which includes Minneapolis. The…

Victims of Michigan church shooting include a grandfather who was a Navy veteran

One of four people killed in the attack on a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Michigan is being remembered as a grandfather who adored his family. Friends say John Bond was among those who died Sunday when a former Marine smashed his truck into the church and began shooting. Friends said in a GoFundMe posting that Bond was a Navy veteran and well-known in the community. Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the eight people who were wounded and expected to survive. Federal investigators remained on the scene Tuesday in Michigan’s Grand Blanc Township as heavy machinery began moving debris from the church.

Judge finds Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens over Gaza war protests

A federal judge says the Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens for deportation over pro-Palestinian protests. U.S. District Judge William Young issued the ruling on Tuesday, agreeing with the plaintiffs that the policy they describe as ideological deportation violates the First Amendment. The decision came after a trial in which plaintiffs presented witnesses who testified that the Trump administration had launched a coordinated effort to target students and scholars who had criticized Israel or showed sympathy for Palestinians. An email to the Homeland Security department for comment was not immediately returned.

Human Services Corridor Tour Provides View into Local Organizations

DULUTH, Minn. — Local human services organizations gave the public a chance to see the Human Services Corridor and its impact in Duluth. CHUM, the Damiano Center, AICHO, Union Gospel Mission, Life House, and the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial presented as part of the tour. Attendees got to see how the organizations operate, work together, and address the needs of…

Ukraine begins sharing drone expertise with Denmark deployment, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine is sharing its expertise in drone defense with European countries. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military experts are in Denmark for joint exercises. European defense ministers recently agreed to build a “drone wall” along their borders with Russia and Ukraine. It aims to improve detection and interception of drones. Ukraine’s experience is seen as crucial for this project. Denmark has reported drone sightings at military facilities and airports. Polish airspace has also been breached by Russian drones. NATO is increasing aerial surveillance in the Baltic Sea amid strained relations with Moscow.