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Minnesota winter storm blankets state with up to six inches of snow

MINNEAPOLIS, December 10, 2025: A broad winter storm moving across Minnesota on Tuesday brought measurable snowfall to much of the state, slowing travel and creating challenging driving conditions from the Twin Cities to the northern counties. The National Weather Service reported 3.4 inches of snow at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport by late evening, marking one of the more significant snowfalls of the early winter season for the metro area. Snowfall varied across the region, with the heaviest accumulations recorded in portions of central and northern Minnesota. St. Cloud received approximately 4 inches of snow, while areas such as Chanhassen, southwest of Minneapolis, reported closer…

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Coursera CEO urges graduates to earn microcredentials for AI job readiness

SAN FRANCISCO, December 1, 2025: As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the global employment landscape, Coursera Chief Executive Officer Greg Hart has urged new graduates to complement their university degrees with micro-credentials to remain competitive in an evolving job market. Speaking in a recent interview, Hart said the traditional college degree, while still valuable, is no longer sufficient on its own to secure career advancement in an era when automation is transforming entry-level positions. He advised students and recent graduates to pursue specialized, short-term certifications that demonstrate practical skills relevant to current industry needs. According to Hart, these micro-credentials help…

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NASA finds Mars atmosphere is electrically active

WASHINGTON, November 27, 2025: NASA’s Perseverance rover has recorded the first confirmed evidence of electrical discharges in the thin Martian atmosphere, revealing that Mars experiences natural electrical activity similar to lightning on Earth. Scientists described the phenomenon as “mini-lightning” linked to dust devils, the swirling columns of dust that regularly move across the planet’s surface. The six-wheeled rover, operating in Jezero Crater in the planet’s northern hemisphere since 2021, detected the electrical discharges through its SuperCam instrument. The system, equipped with sensors capable of capturing both sound and electromagnetic signals, recorded clear evidence of static activity during encounters with Martian dust devils. The observations represent the…

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What’s open and closed on Veterans Day 2025 in America

WASHINGTON, November 11, 2025: Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, brings a range of closures and service adjustments across the country today. Federal offices, banks, and postal services are observing the holiday, while some private-sector operations remain open with limited changes. All United States Postal Service (USPS) locations are closed for Veterans Day. Regular mail delivery, retail counter service, and package pickups are suspended for the day. The only exception is Priority Mail Express, which continues to operate as scheduled. Customers will be able to access self-service kiosks in select postal lobbies,…

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Voters decide key US races testing Trump influence and state control

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 4: Voters in three American jurisdictions are casting ballots Tuesday in what is shaping up as a significant electoral test for the Republican Party under Donald Trump and the Democrats’ response early in his second term. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of New Jersey and the State of California, contests range from gubernatorial races to a redistricting referendum. In Virginia, the race for governor features Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle‑Sears against Democrat former Representative Abigail Spanberger, both vying to become the state’s first female governor. Should Earle-Sears win, she would also become the first Black woman to be elected governor of any…

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