The latest excavation at Pompeii has revealed something rare: a Roman construction site preserved mid-project, complete with the raw materials for their famously durable concrete. Researchers studying those piles confirmed that ancient builders used “hot mixing”—combining quicklime and volcanic ash in ways[...]
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Architects are embracing this ancient building technique to combat climate change—and soulless design
Across architecture, some of the most forward-looking work is rediscovering ancient materials. Rammed earth—clay soil compacted into dense layers—is showing up again, not as novelty, but as a serious answer to carbon-heavy construction. One London studio is building homes from the ground[...]
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Watch: Australia Just Banned Teens From Social Media. Here’s What They Think
Australia has moved to ban social media use for anyone under 16, setting off a tense debate among teenagers, parents, and experts. Supporters say the move protects young people from bullying and harmful content; critics view it as government overreach that sidelines[...]
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Watford City downtown makeover: redevelopment plan takes shape
Watford City is moving from vision to action on its long-talked-about downtown revival. City leaders have advanced a redevelopment plan for North Main Street, aiming to build a destination that reflects what residents asked for in last year’s community survey. A new[...]
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Port: North Dakota farmers need competent trade policies, not a bailout
A new round of federal aid is headed to farmers, but it arrives with political and economic contradictions. The administration has rolled out a $12 billion bailout to offset damage from tariffs—tariffs that economists note are ultimately paid by Americans, including the[...]
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Sand truck collides with plane on Minot airport tarmac, no injuries
Winter weather created an unusual scene at Minot International Airport Tuesday morning when a sand truck slid on icy pavement and struck the nose of a SkyWest plane. No passengers were aboard and no injuries were reported, but the collision damaged both[...]
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What we eat is making us obese and sick — but science shows solutions are within reach
Kevin Hall reshaped nutrition research in 2019 when his controlled study showed that ultra-processed foods can override appetite and quietly add hundreds of calories a day. His new book Food Intelligence revisits that finding and argues that the problem goes well beyond[...]
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North Dakota Supreme Court supermajority rule rare among states
An unusual clause in the North Dakota Constitution that limits the power of the courts kept the state’s near-total abortion ban from being struck down last month. Most state Supreme Courts require a majority vote to declare a law unconstitutional. But in[...]
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Donny Schatz finds new home for 2026, inks full-time deal with CJB Motorsports
Donny Schatz enters 2026 with a fresh start and a familiar number on the wing. After ending an 18-year run with Tony Stewart Racing, the Minot native has signed on full-time with CJB Motorsports for the upcoming World of Outlaws season. The[...]
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