Welcome to The Local: Twin Cities
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:21:43 +0000 We’ll be sharing neighborhood news and, today, talking with Hope Walz. We’ll also be revealing what Wirecutter is reviewing at the State Fair.: Border Construction in Big Bend Is Halted After Drawing Criticism
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:30:25 +0000 The Trump administration has been carving a path through some of the beloved national park’s major natural attractions.: What We Know About Damages From Hurricane Lala in Hawaii
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:28:03 +0000 The storm narrowly missed land, but its outer bands left the Big Island with power outages, road closures and flooded homes.: Supreme Court Again Rejects Trump’s Appeal of $5 Million E. Jean Carroll Payment
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:38:46 +0000 The court declined President Trump’s long-shot request that it reconsider his appeal. He has separately asked the court to overturn a much larger 2024 award.: As Iran Truce Expires and Options Shrivel, Trump Lashes Out
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:02:21 +0000 President Trump took aim at Oman, a U.S. ally that has been mediating the talks, as efforts to end a war he started have faltered.: Democratic Socialists Look for Upsets in Hostile Territory: Florida
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:14:16 +0000 Three primaries for the House and the Senate on Tuesday pose a fresh test for the left, this time in a conservative-leaning state where socialism is often seen as a dirty word.: Who Is the New White House Counsel?
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:33:59 +0000 President Trump appointed his former personal lawyer Will Scharf as White House counsel. Maggie Haberman, our White House correspondent, explains how Scharf might help the president avoid congressional oversight at a critical time.: Share Your Experiences With the Public Health System in Louisiana
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:02:23 +0000 The New York Times is examining how public health is changing in the state, from the whooping cough outbreak to vaccine policies, and we want to hear from you.: What Do Students Lose When They Stop Writing?
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:16:14 +0000 Educators are worried that many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills.: Killings Plunge in a City Once Known for Violence
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:24:41 +0000 After decades of notoriously high murder totals, Baltimore and the people whose work entails dealing with the city’s most violent crimes are adjusting to a new reality.: How Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Wants to Transform Public Health
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:47 +0000 Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.: Islamophobia’s Rise in Texas: ‘I Won’t Rest Until Every Muslim Is Gone’
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:55:55 +0000 Muslim communities have been growing for decades, particularly around Dallas. Now, conservatives want to roll up the welcome mat.: Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:16:21 +0000 In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader.: Top Admiral Praises Sailors but Concedes Hardships After Visit to U.S.S. Lincoln
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:40:41 +0000 Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, acknowledged the difficulty of the carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment but said mental health issues were lower than on other vessels.: Indiana Prepares for More Rain After Days of Deadly Storms
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:51:03 +0000 Since last week, hazardous weather has caused seven deaths, forced people from their homes and required some to be rescued by boat. The region was at risk for more flooding on Sunday.: Blanche Refuses to Say He’ll Always Be Independent of Trump as Attorney General
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:48:01 +0000 The new head of the Justice Department said on “Meet the Press” on Sunday that the president had never asked him to prosecute specific people — and never would.: In ‘The Brink of War,’ a Return to an Era of Razor-Edge Diplomacy
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:47:45 +0000 A new film depicts the 1986 nuclear arms summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, which both offered and dashed hopes of a dramatic breakthrough.: AIPAC Targets Progressive Democrat in Race to Replace Swalwell
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:59:13 +0000 Two Democrats are in a runoff to replace Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress in April. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is spending heavily against a progressive candidate.: Democrats Face a Potential Tea Party Moment
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:35:07 +0000 A string of primary wins by progressive candidates has revealed the strength of a high-energy insurgent movement but also its possible limitations.: Years of Trump Support Came Undone in 15 Minutes in an Airport.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:28:55 +0000 The case represents a new front in President Trump’s mass deportation drive: arrests at airports of people who have active immigration cases and no criminal history.