‘Sort of blackmail’: Billions in rural health funding hinge on states passing Trump-backed policies

Democrats and health advocates described the strategy as highly unusual, and some fear it could be wielded to favor political allies.
The Bemidji Pioneer

Bemidji Sons of Norway to host Christmas program, potluck Dec. 14

The Bemidji Sons of Norway will host a Christmas program and potluck at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 2508 Washington Ave. SE.

Huge county in America will keep giving residents $500 monthly checks in 2026 (with absolutely no strings attached). Here’s why and who qualifies

Cook County’s guaranteed income program isn’t new. It dates back to 2022, when the county received $42 million in federal ...
The Japan Times

Japan aims to raise public AI use to 80%

The government has drawn up a draft of its basic program on the development and use of artificial intelligence, aiming to ...

Lee puts brakes on HD Hyundai's push to lead KDDX project

President Lee Jae Myung has pressured the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to select a shipbuilder for the ...