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Minnesota Power outages affect thousands of customers across Northern Minnesota

November 26, 2025

KQDS Staff,

Tree Down In Lakeside (credit: Minnesota Power) DULUTH, Minn. — Thousands of Minnesota Power customers are without power on Wednesday morning. Officials say the storm downed trees and power lines, and poles, causing scattered outages in Little Falls, Cloquet, and the Long Prairie areas. Duluth is also experiencing an outage, including about 1,000 customers in Lakeside/Lester Park, and about…

Thousands experiencing power outages across Northwestern Wisconsin

November 26, 2025

KQDS Staff,

WISCONSIN. — Thousands of Xcel Energy customers are without power across Northwestern Wisconsin this morning following the snowstorm. According to officials, around 12,000 customers have been impacted, primarily in the Manitowish Waters and Hayward, Wisconsin areas, and the Ironwood, Michigan area. Crews are in the field working to restore power. With the ongoing snow and high winds, Xcel says they…

Nigerian parents say they are kept in the dark over abducted schoolchildren

November 26, 2025

By YUNUSA UMAR and OPE ADETAYO - Associated Press

Several parents of the over 300 schoolchildren seized by armed men in the latest mass abduction in Nigeria tell The Associated Press the government has told them nothing about rescue efforts. The stress has been so high that one parent has died of a heart attack, the local Catholic bishop said Wednesday. The rise in mass abductions from schools comes as the Trump administration pressures Nigeria to act against what it calls the persecution of Christians. Nigeria’s government denies that claim. Such abductions had decreased in the past two years. Nigeria’s government says it has deployed troops to search for the latest children seized.

Under glare of world’s media, Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon on first foreign trip

November 26, 2025

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first foreign trip. His pilgrimage to Turkey and Lebanon would be delicate under any circumstances but is even more fraught given Mideast tensions and the media glare that will document history’s first American pope on the road. Leo is fulfilling a trip Pope Francis had planned to make. In Turkey, he’ll mark an important anniversary with the Orthodox church. In Lebanon, he’ll try to boost a long-suffering Christian community and country still demanding justice from the 2020 Beirut port blast. Leo, who spent 12 years as the global superior of his Augustinian religious order and two decades as a missionary in Peru, says he loves to travel. In recent weeks he has shown diplomatic dexterity in answering questions on the fly from reporters.

Sellers in other countries struggle to maintain US customers as holiday shopping season starts

November 26, 2025

By MAE ANDERSON - AP Business Writer

Small businesses are struggling to adapt since the U.S. ended the “de minimis” exemption on Aug. 29, which allowed imports under $800 to be tariff-free. Eliminating the exemption was meant to curb drug trafficking and stop low quality goods from flooding the U.S. market. But small businesses have been unduly affected, and they’re facing not only skyrocketing costs but confusion and complaints from customers. Sellers abroad are reporting drastic declines in U.S. sales. Some are paying the duties themselves instead of passing them to consumers, trying to focus on their domestic customers to replace U.S. ones and adjusting product lineups.

France’s top court upholds Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing in 2012

November 26, 2025

By SYLVIE CORBET - Associated Press

France’s top court has upheld ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for illegal campaign financing of his reelection bid in 2012. Wednesday’s decision by the Court of Cassation makes definitive Sarkozy’s conviction to a year in prison half of it suspended for fraudulently overspending on the failed campaign. The sentence can be served at home monitored with an electronic bracelet or other requirements set by a judge. The decision comes just two weeks after Sarkozy’s release from prison pending an appeal in another campaign financing case.

Frustrated by missing mail, one American took the Postal Service to court

November 26, 2025

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

A Texas landlord’s case before the U.S. Supreme Court is challenging the U.S. Postal Service’s exemption from lawsuits over lost or mishandled mail. The landlord alleges her mail was deliberately withheld for two years. The Postal Service argues that allowing such lawsuits could lead to a flood of litigation. During oral arguments last month, a government lawyer warned of numerous lawsuits if the court rules in the landlord’s favor. However, the landlord’s attorney claims such cases would be rare. The Supreme Court’s decision could redefine the Postal Service’s liability under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Report: US envoy coached Putin aide on how Russian leader should pitch Trump on Ukraine peace plan

November 26, 2025

By The Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s chief interlocutor with the Russian government last month advised a senior aide to Vladimir Putin on how the Russian leader should go about pitching the U.S. president on a Ukraine peace plan. That’s according to a transcript of the Oct. 14 call published Tuesday by Bloomberg News. The news agency said it reviewed a recording of the call. It said Trump envoy Steve Witkoff advised Putin’s foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov that Putin should call the U.S. leader to congratulate him and praise Trump for the Gaza peace deal. Trump described Witkoff’s approach as “standard” in negotiations.

Kremlin confirms US envoy’s visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum

November 26, 2025

By ILLIA NOVIKOV and SAM MCNEIL - KYIV, Ukraine

A senior Kremlin official confirms that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week. Efforts to find a consensus on ending the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine are picking up speed. On Wednesday, Yuri Ushakov, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign affairs adviser, said Kremlin officials still haven’t seen a U.S. peace proposal. Representatives of the United States, Russia, and Ukraine held talks in Abu Dhabi earlier this week. Meanwhile, the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia came under a large Russian drone attack overnight, damaging more than 50 residential buildings and injuring at least 19 people.

More flag-planting celebrations could be in store for college football’s rivalry week

November 26, 2025

By MARK LONG - AP Sports Writer

Florida State could have a giant Seminoles flag on standby in the Swamp on Saturday. The Seminoles surely remember how last year’s game against Florida ended in Tallahassee: with the Gators planting their flag on the FSU logo at midfield. Payback could be on tap when the in-state rivals meet with little at stake for the second consecutive year. Defensive tackle Caleb Banks says “we can’t let nobody come in our house and do that, honestly.” Teams across the country surely feel the same after flag plantings wreaked havoc during rivalry week in 2024. Michigan and Ohio State players scuffled, and similar scenes played out in Arizona, Florida and North Carolina.

Fire rages through bamboo scaffolding at Hong Kong high-rise residential complex, killing 4

November 26, 2025

AP

A raging fire at a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong has killed four people and injured three others. The fire broke out on Wednesday in the Tai Po district. Hong Kong media reported one of the deceased was a firefighter, but this hasn’t been confirmed. The fire spread on bamboo scaffolding around the building. Firefighters used ladder trucks to battle the intense flames. The blaze was reported midafternoon and was upgraded to a No. 4 alarm fire, indicating severe intensity.

Taiwan announces special budget of $40 billion for arms purchases to bolster defense

November 26, 2025

TAIJING WU and HUIZHONG WU - Associated Press

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build a Taiwan Dome, an air defense system with high-level detection and interception capabilities, as the U.S. pressures the island to increase its defense spending. The budget will be allocated over eight years, from 2026 to 2033, and comes after Lai already pledged to raise defense spending to 5% of the island’s GDP. Lai had previewed the announcement in an op-ed for the Washington Post on Wednesday, saying the budget would be used to purchase arms from the U.S.

FBI surge leads to charges in 2020 killing in Native American community

November 25, 2025

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN - Associated Press

Three people have been indicted in connection with a killing on the Navajo Nation that had gone unsolved for more than five years. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictments this week in the shooting death of Zachariah Shorty as the agency shared results from Operation Not Forgotten. The six-month surge involved dozens of FBI agents, analysts and others who boosted investigative resources to address violent crime across Indian Country. In all, federal officials say more than 1,120 arrests were made over the last fiscal year. For Shorty’s mom, prayers were answered. Vangie Randall-Shorty says she never gave up hope that she would see justice for her son.

DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection

November 25, 2025

By VALERIE GONZALEZ - Associated Press

An organization is tracking the growing number of arrests among people with temporary deportation protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Although DACA was created to shield noncitizens who were brought into the country by their parents from deportation if they meet certain requirements, including keeping a clean record, the Trump administration has obfuscated the protections granted to these recipients. At least 20 cases have been documented, including the recent arrest of a Dallas area resident who was a vocal participant in political meetings and public demonstrations.

National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks

November 25, 2025

By HALLIE GOLDEN and MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press

The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular U.S. parks. They will be left out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents. The announcement Tuesday declaring “America-first entry fee policies” comes as national parks deal with the strain of a major staff reduction and severe budget cuts. They’re also recovering from significant lost revenue during the recent government shutdown. The change will take effect Jan. 1 and impact 11 national parks. The announcement says foreign tourists will also see their annual parks pass price jump to $250, while U.S. residents will continue to be charged $80.

City Of Duluth Snowplow Drivers Prepare For First Major Snowfall

City of Duluth snowplow drivers say they’re ready for first major snowfall

November 25, 2025

Xavier Walt, Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — With snowplows officially out on Duluth roads assisting Twin Ports commuters, there’s some interesting science that goes along with the first plowable snowfall. While the snow has been few and far between so far during the season, the noticeable lack of snowfall has helped plow drivers be extra ready for whatever comes their way. “The city takes…

Stempathy Career Fair inspires middle schoolers

November 25, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Ordean East Middle Schoolers are getting inspired at the STEMpathy Career Fair. The career fair aims to connect the students with professionals in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields. The event showcases diverse STEM career pathways, allowing students to explore career options, learn about educational pathways, and see how these fields contribute to the community’s economic…

College football rankings start juggling act at 6-7, while top 5 remain the same

November 25, 2025

By EDDIE PELLS - AP National Writer

A sleepy week filled with nonconference blowouts locked the College Football Playoff rankings into a virtual standstill, with Ohio State ranked first again and Oregon’s flip-flop with Ole Miss at Nos. 6 and 7 one of the few significant changes in the newest top 25. Oregon’s impressive victory over Southern California accounted for its move up one spot over Mississippi, which didn’t play last week. The other meaningful change was Miami’s move to No. 12, in a switch with Utah after the Utes gave up 472 yards rushing in a tight win over Kansas State.

School Closings: Wednesday, Nov. 26

November 25, 2025

KQDS Staff,

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China’s pressure on Japan is a familiar tactic that could last for some time

November 25, 2025

By KEN MORITSUGU and AYAKA McGILL - Associated Press

China is turning to a well-used playbook to express its displeasure with Japan over a statement by its prime minister on Taiwan. Beijing is using its economic clout to pressure Tokyo while hurling a barrage of invective at its government. A Chinese advisory against travel to Japan has led to cancellations for hotels and tea ceremony classes. The Chinese release of two Japanese movies has also been called off and other sectors such as seafood exports could be next. China has employed similar economic pressure tactics before. One estimate says the travel advisory could cost Japan $11.5 billion.

Some families are ‘adopting’ turkeys for Thanksgiving instead of eating them

November 25, 2025

By HALLIE GOLDEN and THOMAS PEIPERT - Associated Press

An increasing number of farm animal sanctuaries across the country have started promoting an alternative version of Thanksgiving. Rather than dipping turkeys into gravy, families “adopt” them, donating money to their lifelong care. In return they receive photos, certificates and sometimes one-on-one visits with the birds. At Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, a $25 donation comes with a certificate, photo and either a virtual or in-person visit. The funds help pay for extending the turkeys’ outdoor pasture area, their feed and sometimes their pricey vet bills. The sanctuary says the program is about educating the public that turkeys are more than just centerpieces.

Volunteers at the DECC preparing for Thanksgiving buffet

November 25, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– The biggest Thanksgiving dinner in the Northland is currently receiving it’s finishing touches. The DECC’s free Thanksgiving meal is staffed by volunteers from the college of St. Scholastica, Minnesota Power, and Mid Coast Catering. They’re preparing more than 2,200 pounds of turkey and mashed potatoes, 500 gallons of gravy, and 100 pounds of stuffing. The team is ready…

'turkey Eggstravaganza' Officially Underway

Kirby Board Program at UMD kicks off Turkey Eggstravaganza

November 25, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– UMD students are burning off some pre-holiday steam, because the Kirby Board Program brought back its ‘Turkey Eggstravaganza’. The annual hunt began four years ago to get students into some holiday fun. 40 little turkeys are scattered around campus, waiting to be found. If students can’t find a turkey, they’re also holding a hand turkey contest. Hand turkey…

Football coach who went missing before undefeated team’s playoff game is wanted on criminal charges

November 25, 2025

AP

Virginia State Police say a high school football coach who disappeared days ago before his undefeated team’s playoff game is being sought on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and using a computer to solicit a minor. Police say warrants were obtained Monday for 46-year-old Travis Turner, of Appalachia, Virginia. They didn’t share details about what prompted the charges. They say the Union High School coach has been missing since Thursday, when agents headed to his home, not to arrest him but as part of an investigation, but learned he was no longer there. They say the search nearby has included drones, dogs and rescue teams.

New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices

November 25, 2025

By R.J. RICO - Associated Press

Real estate software company RealPage has agreed to stop sharing nonpublic information between landlords as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice. Federal prosecutors had accused RealPage of helping property managers illegally drive up rents across the country. The DOJ announced the settlement Monday, more than a year after federal prosecutors filed the antitrust lawsuit under President Joe Biden. Officials accused RealPage of facilitating “algorithmic coordination,” saying its popular software let landlords coordinate without ever having to gather in a “smoke-filled room.” RealPage would not have to pay any damages or admit any wrondoing. The company says it’s pleased to settle the matter.

Health care plan circulated by the White House runs into familiar GOP divisions

November 25, 2025

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

A health care proposal circulated by the White House in recent days is running into Republican divisions on the issue. It’s a familiar struggle for Republicans, who have been trying to scrap or overhaul the federal health care law for the past 15 years. The tentative proposal from President Donald Trump would extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years while adjusting eligibility requirements for those who receive them. The proposal has so far been met with a stony silence on Capitol Hill. Republicans are debating among themselves whether to overhaul the health care law, tweak it or simply let the subsidies expire.

FACT FOCUS: Trump gets it wrong claiming no murders in DC for the last six months

November 25, 2025

By MELISSA GOLDIN - Associated Press

In addition to pardoning two North Carolina turkeys at the annual White House ceremony, President Donald Trump discussed his crime-fighting efforts in Washington, D.C., claiming that it’s been six months since the city has seen a murder. But that’s not true. There have been 62 homicides in Washington since May 25, including one last week, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The city has seen 123 homicides so far in 2025. Since National Guard troops were deployed to Washington on Aug. 11, there have been 24.

Death of Florida teenager on Carnival cruise ship ruled a homicide

November 25, 2025

By KATE PAYNE and JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

The death of a Florida teenager on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month has been ruled a homicide. Anna Kepner’s cause of death was “mechanical asphyxia,” according to a copy of her death certificate obtained by ABC News. The case has drawn international attention and sparked intense speculation on social media. Mechanical asphyxia is when an object or physical force stops someone from breathing. The case remains shrouded in mystery, with authorities providing little information. Kepner’s 16-year-old stepbrother has been identified as a suspect, according to court filings in a separate custody dispute.

Chester Chalet Prepping To Have New Building By ’26 ’27 Winter Season

Chester Bowl prepping to have new building by ’26-’27 winter season

November 25, 2025

Jadie Jones,

DULUTH, Minn. — We could finally be seeing a new chalet at Chester Bowl come next winter. The Chester Bowl team are finalizing design plans, and they intend to start contract bidding in February. Once they award the contractor and close for the winter season on March 13th, construction can finally start rolling. It’ll be about a six-month project, so…

X’s new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accounts

November 25, 2025

By BARBARA ORTUTAY - AP Technology Writer

Over the weekend, Elon Musk’s X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based. Online sleuths and experts quickly found that many popular accounts, often posting in support of the U.S. MAGA movement with thousands or hundreds of thousands of followers, are based outside the U.S. This raises concerns about foreign influence in U.S. politics. Researchers at NewsGuard identified several popular accounts that appeared to be run by Americans interested in politics – but instead were based in Eastern Europe, Asia or Africa. Other users were claiming, using fabricated screenshots, that accounts were based outside the U.S. when they weren’t.

Prosecutors will retry man in death of Etan Patz, whose 1979 disappearance spotlighted missing kids

November 25, 2025

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

A notorious 1979 missing-child case will go to trial for a third time in New York City. Manhattan prosecutors vowed in a court filing Tuesday to retry the man whose murder conviction was recently overturned in the disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. Etan’s case fueled a national focus on child disappearances and abductions, and Etan was one of the first to appear on milk cartons. A new set of prosecutors will need to bring back witnesses and try to persuade another jury that Pedro Hernandez lured and killed the boy as he walked to his New York City school bus stop. Hernandez’s lawyers insist he is innocent.

Slender Man attacker won’t fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home

November 25, 2025

Matt McConico,

Morgan Geyser appears court MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin woman who won release from a mental institution after almost killing her sixth grade classmate in the name of horror villain Slender Man only to flee the state weeks later won’t fight extradition from Illinois. Morgan Geyser agreed not to contest her transfer from jail in Cook County, Illinois, to Wisconsin during a hearing…

Wisconsin Supreme Court says 3-judge panels must decide congressional redistricting cases

November 25, 2025

Matt McConico,

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a pair of three-judge panels to hear two lawsuits that argue the battleground state’s congressional maps must be redrawn because they unconstitutionally favor Republicans. The court’s minority conservative justices blasted the creation of the three-judge panels as unimaginable political maneuvering designed to benefit Democrats. The court battle in Wisconsin is playing…

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas coming to Duluth

November 25, 2025

Matt McConico,

DULUTH, Min. – Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis is back in Duluth. The holiday tradition for 4-decades features their distinctive Mannheim sound. They’ll be playing Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00pm in the DECC Symphony Hall. FOX21 talked to Roxanne Layton, who plays percussion and recorder for the band. She’s very proud their sound and the whole show experience. People with varying…

Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up

November 25, 2025

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO - AP Retail Writer

Best Buy is raising its profit and sales expectations ahead of the holiday shopping season after a strong third quarter. Comparable-store sales at the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain rose 2.7%, fueled by computing, gaming and mobile phones. It was the biggest gain in four years for the Minnesota retailer. Shares rose more than 5% in afternoon trading Tuesday. The strong quarter is an encouraging sign for Best Buy, which like almost all U.S. companies, has spent months navigating an uncertain economic environment as President Donald Trump imposes wide-ranging tariffs on imports. Electronics have been particularly hard hit.

DC Mayor Bowser announces she won’t seek fourth term, as Trump’s federal intervention continues

November 25, 2025

AP

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tuesday that she will not be seeking re-election. Bowser has served three terms, none more tumultuous than the last year, when President Donald Trump issued an emergency order that federalized the city’s police force and sent hundreds of National Guard troops there for what the administration called a crime-fighting mission.

FBI seeks interviews with Democratic lawmakers who urged US troops to defy illegal orders

November 25, 2025

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER - Associated Press

Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews. It comes a day after the Pentagon announced it is investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over potential violations of military law.

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson leaves hospital after treatment for neurological disorder

November 25, 2025

AP

The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family says that the civil rights leader has been released from a hospital where he was treated for a rare neurological disorder. Yusef Jackson said Tuesday that his father was discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. The 84-year-old Jackson is an internationally known civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013. That diagnosis was changed last spring to progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP. While hospitalized, Jackson’s visitors included former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Yusef Jackson thanked friends and supporters who are praying for the Rev. Jackson.

Vatican answers African bishops concerned about polygamy with document praising monogamous marriage

November 25, 2025

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

The Vatican has doubled down on the value of monogamous marriage between a man and woman. It’s responding to concerns raised by African bishops about the practice of polygamy in their flocks. The document from the Vatican’s doctrine office said the Catholic Church had a well-documented position upholding the indissolubility of marriage as a lifelong union. But it said the church’s position on the unique and exclusive nature of monogamous marriage was less well known. In recent years at Vatican meetings of bishops, African bishops have regularly complained that polygamy is widely practiced in their flocks and asked the Vatican for guidance. “On Flesh: In Praise of Monogamy,” is the Vatican’s response.

Dismissal of Comey, James cases won’t be the final word. Here’s what the path ahead may look like

November 25, 2025

By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER - Associated Press

A federal judge’s dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney Letitia James, two political foes of President Donald Trump, won’t be the final word on the matter. The Justice Department says it plans to immediately appeal a pair of rulings that held that Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed. It also has the ability to try to refile the cases, though whether it can successfully secure fresh indictments through a different prosecutor is unclear, as is whether any new indictments could survive the crush of legal challenges that would invariably follow.

France says ‘bon voyage’ to 2 giant pandas as they head back to China

November 25, 2025

AP

A pair of giant pandas who lived in France for 13 years are heading back to China. The pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi are both 17 and are traveling on a 12-hour flight from Paris’ Charles-de-Gaulle airport. Zoo director Rodolphe Delord said they need specialized care because of their age. Huan Huan has been diagnosed with kidney failure. The pandas are returning to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The pair became famous in France after arriving in 2012. Huan Huan gave birth to three cubs including the first panda born in the country.

4 more arrested in $102M Louvre jewel heist

November 25, 2025

Matt McConico,

A basket lift used by thieves is seen at the Louvre museum Sunday Oct.19, 2025 in Paris. PARIS (AP) — The Paris prosecutor announced four more arrests Tuesday in connection with the stunning heist at the Louvre Museum in October by a gang that made off with $102 million worth of jewels. The two men and two women taken into…

US retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains

November 25, 2025

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER - AP Economics Writer

Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants rose slightly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer. Sales increased 0.2% last month from August, the Commerce Department said, in a report delayed more than a month because of the government shutdown. The retail sales figures suggest that Americans as a whole are still willing and able to boost their spending, a key driver of the economy, despite high prices for groceries, rent, and many imported goods hit by tariffs.

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

November 25, 2025

By JONEL ALECCIA - AP Health Writer

The makers of ByHeart infant formula say tests of products tied to a botulism outbreak show that all of the company’s products may have been contaminated. Laboratory tests of 36 samples of formula from three different lots showed that five samples contained the type of bacteria that can lead to the rare and potentially deadly illness. At least 31 babies in 15 states have been sickened in the outbreak that began in August. In addition, health officials say other infants who consumed ByHeart formula were treated in earlier months, as far back as November 2024.

Virginia office of Lakeview Behavioral Health set to close

November 25, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

Lakeview Behavioral Health UPDATE: Lakeview Behavioral Health has released a statement following the closure of their Virginia office. The full statement from COO Zack Kahmeyer: “After extensive evaluation and careful consideration, we made the difficult decision to close our Virginia location. This choice was rooted in our commitment to providing the highest quality mental health care. Consolidating our services will…

U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia agrees to pay nearly $5.2M in overdue personal taxes

November 25, 2025

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes. An attorney for Justice and his wife, Cathy, entered into a joint motion with the federal government in a court filing Monday, the same day that the government filed a lawsuit seeking payment for the taxes dating to 2009. A Republican, Justice was elected last November to the seat vacated by Joe Manchin. Justice is a former two-term governor who owns dozens of businesses. Forbes magazine estimated that Justice’s fortune was at $1.9 billion last decade but that his net worth has since disintegrated to “less than zero.”

Canadian Border Services Agency gives tips for holiday border crossings

November 25, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

Flag of Canada ONTARIO. — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers of what to expect when crossing into Canada this holiday season. In 2024, the CBSA says it saw more than 93 million travellers and confiscated tens of thousands of prohibited goods. The CBSA encourages you to read and follow these travel tips before arriving at the…

Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gains

November 25, 2025

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER - AP Economics Writer

U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown and amid weak hiring and stubborn inflation. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dropped to 88.7 in November from an upwardly revised October reading of 95.5, the lowest reading since April, when President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs that caused the stock market to plunge. The figures suggest that Americans are increasingly wary of high costs and sluggish job gains, with perceptions of the labor market worsening, the survey found.

Coffee Conversation: Minnesota author inspires kids to live their ‘Best Life Ever’

November 25, 2025

Maria Vollom,

DULUTH, Minn. — Minnesota author Clancy Clark joined FOX 21 Tuesday morning to share his new children’s book, Best Life Ever! with The Fulfillment Kids™. Clark — a writer, speaker, and coach — says kids rarely hear about purpose or fulfillment, which inspired him to bring that message to a younger audience. The book follows Sophie and Seymour, two elementary-aged…

More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say

November 25, 2025

By LAURA UNGAR - AP Science Writer

Cannabis use among young adults has reached historic levels, with nearly 18 million Americans using marijuana daily in 2022. This increase coincides with more states legalizing marijuana and products becoming more potent. Despite the rise in use, seeking treatment for cannabis use disorder has become less common. Experts say this is partly due to the misconception that marijuana is safe and nonaddictive. The drug’s increased potency has been linked to various health issues, and emergency room visits for cannabis intoxication have risen. Experts emphasize the need for education on the risks and available treatment options.

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