The U.S. Department of Transportation proposed rule changes Wednesday that would narrow the types of animals that could be taken on planes as emotional support animals, the AP reports. The new rules would allow airlines to ban all animals from flights except specially trained service dogs–including cats, pigs, pheasants, rabbits, snakes, and untrained dogs. People would also have to pay …

Minnesota is awarding more than $23 million in grants to 30 projects throughout the state to help bring high-quality broadband access to underserved and unserved parts of the state. Gov. Tim Walz announced the grants Tuesday. He says the grants will help bring the state closer to its goal of ensuring that every Minnesotan has high-speed internet access by 2022. …

The Kansas City Chiefs will meet the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV on February 2, after both teams won their divisional championship games Sunday, ESPN reports. The Chiefs defeated the Tennessee Titans 35-24 in the AFC Championship game in Kansas City, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who rallied the chiefs from a 17-7 deficit to claim the victory. …

Looking for the purr-fect music to make your cat happy? Spotify has you covered. On Wednesday, the streaming platform launched Pet Playlists, which give users the ability to make their very own customized 30-song mixes not just for felines, but any furry (or non-furry) friend. According to Elite Daily, all you have to do is choose what kind of pet …

The pastor of a southern Minnesota police officer who was shot in the head says he is showing small signs in his fight for recovery. Waseca Officer Arik Matson remains hospitalized in critical condition. Matson was gravely wounded Jan. 6 as he and three officers responded to a call about a suspicious person roaming backyards in Waseca, about 70 miles …

The New York Times writer Erinne Magree points out that being a kind traveler is every bit as important as being a savvy traveler, especially when dealing with staff and employees at hotels, restaurants and other locations. She has compiled the following list of kind suggestions for those those about to embark on their next trip. Address workers and employees by …

Bad news for parents: This year’s flu shot is “not a very good match” for a common strain of illness that’s especially tough on children, CNN reports. “It’s not a very good match for B/Victoria,” says Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, referring to the strain. “It’s not an awful match, but it’s …

Joker was the big winner at Monday’s Academy Award nominations, walking away as the most-nominated film with 11 nods–including Best Picture, Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix, and Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for Todd Phillips. The Irishman, 1917 and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood tied for second with 10 nominations apiece. All of those are also up for Best Picture and Best Director, …

Instead of building yet another snowman this winter, try your hand at making snow candles. Easy to make and requiring only a few tools and ingredients, this DIY art project uses freshly fallen snow as a mold for crafting molten-hot wax into candles. The results are wonky, oddly-shaped candles that may or may not have blades of grass or small …

According to a new study, losing tongue fat is something that can improve symptoms for people with sleep apnea, CNN reports. “In fact, the more tongue fat you lost, the more your apnea improved,” says the lead author of the study. So, how do you reduce tongue fat? “This study shows reducing excess fat in general can reduce tongue size,” …