It’s for real this time: the Real ID deadline is near. Via MinnPost
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/04/18/minnesota-license-centers-overwhelmed-as-real-id-deadline-looms

There will be more places to enjoy street food in Minneapolis soon. Via MinnPost
https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/minneapolis-city-council-expanded-sidewalk-food-cart-ordinance/

Now that there are buds on the trees, farmers market season is nearly upon us. Via MinnPost
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/where-to-find-farmers-markets-around-the-twin-cities-metro-

Hue new? Scientists claim to have found colour no one has seen before
Contested discovery achieved by experiment firing laser pulses into eyes, stimulating retina cells
Ian Sample Science editor
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/apr/18/scientists-claim-to-have-found-colour-no-one-has-seen-before

Regulators approve $35bn merger of Capital One and Discover Financial
Acquisition expected to be completed on 18 May after Federal Reserve and currency comptroller sign off on deal
Associated Press
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/18/capital-one-discover-financial-merger

Why everyone is suddenly so interested in US bond markets
Michael Race
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg838qq7zqo

Pubs in England and Wales allowed to stay open later for VE Day anniversary
Venues to remain open until 1am as PM urges UK to come together to mark 80th anniversary on 8 May
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/18/pubs-in-england-and-wales-allowed-to-stay-open-later-for-ve-day-anniversary