Aitkin County · Day.News
09/16/2026
Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement in Youth Safety Lawsuit
Meta has agreed to pay up to $17 billion to resolve a lawsuit where states accused the company of deliberately endangering children. The settlement includes new digital safety measures for minors on its platforms. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser discussed the agreement.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Review on Border Policy
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court decision concerning the removal of immigrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally. The case centers on a presidential proclamation that instructs officials to expedite removals without providing standard asylum processes.
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Canada Implements Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Pride Month Observances See Increased Scrutiny from Multiple Groups
Sep 13 · Minnesota
United Nations, Red Cross Advocate for Autonomous Weapons Regulations
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Supreme Court Allows Temporary Mail-In Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterms
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Local Business
Read Section →Some US Restaurants Eliminate Tipping, Adopt Service Charges
A growing number of US restaurants are moving away from traditional tipping systems. These establishments are instead incorporating service charges or increasing menu prices to cover staff wages.
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Analysts Project Limited Impact on Beef Prices from Proposed Policy
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Domestic Energy Bills Projected to Continue Rise, Government Faces Pressure
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Iran and Oman Discuss Strait of Hormuz Shipping Plan
Sep 13 · Minnesota
US, Canada Weigh Tariff Reductions Amid Trade Tensions
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Schools & Kids
Read Section →Supreme Court Receives New Petitions Regarding Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms
The U.S. Supreme Court has received two new petitions asking it to review state laws mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. A Louisiana teacher argues the law violates the separation of church and state, while Texas families earlier challenged a similar measure.
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Consumers Face Compounding Financial Pressures Amid Rising Costs
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Health & Wellness
Read Section →Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program
A Medicare program, which started July 1, allows some beneficiaries to receive obesity drugs for $50 per month. Two major drugstore chains, CVS and Walgreens, report filling 100,000 such prescriptions each.
Sep 13 · Minnesota
States Implement Strategies to Address Hospital Pricing
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Food Supply Contamination
Sep 11 · Minnesota
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Tiny Pause That Gives You Your Day Back
You do not need a perfect boundary script—you need three seconds before an automatic yes. Try this small pause today and notice how much more honest your answers become.
Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition
Three Dials, One Life: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73
Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition
The Intelligence of Not Choosing Too Soon
Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition
The Bill, the Border, and the Price of Dinner
Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition
The Immersive Van Gogh Machine Needs to Sit Down
Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition
Columnists
Read Section →The Tiny Focus Trick That Gets You Moving
When a task feels huge, your brain may not need more motivation—it needs a smaller target. Try naming the next physical action, not the entire project.
Sep 15 · Daily Fun Edition
Shakespeare’s Secret for Making Time Visible
Sep 15 · Daily Fun Edition
Start With Doubt, End With Better Answers
Sep 15 · Daily Fun Edition
The Tariff Thermometer, the Federal Guillotine, and Other Signs of a Jumpy Country
Sep 15 · Daily Fun Edition
The Dishwasher Is Not a Personality Test
Sep 15 · Daily Fun Edition
State News
Read Section →Judge Ends Nationwide Block on Postal Service Actions Related to Mail-in Voting
A federal judge in Boston recently removed a nationwide injunction that had prevented the U.S. Postal Service from acting on a previous presidential directive regarding mail-in voting. This decision impacts how the Postal Service approaches mail-in ballots for upcoming elections. Further legal challenges regarding this matter may still emerge.
Sep 10 · Minnesota
Trump Comments on U.S.-Canada Trade Relations Amid Tariff Disputes
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Trump's Economic Pressure Tests Canadian Prime Minister's Stance
Sep 13 · Minnesota
Advocates Call for Social Media Safeguards Amid Meta Lawsuit
Sep 13 · Minnesota
National
Read Section →White House Proposal Considers Private Action Against Foreign Cybercriminals
The White House released a memorandum suggesting private businesses could conduct offensive cyber actions against foreign actors. The proposal lacks specific details on implementation. This initiative aims to address cybercrime originating outside U.S. borders.
Sep 13
Michigan Investigates Lettuce as Potential Source of Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Sep 13
Pennsylvania Reports Infant Measles Death, First in State in 35 Years
Sep 13
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