Woman resides in Family Fare sign for nearly a year
Article Summary – In April, a 34-year-old woman was found living inside the sign of a Family Fare supermarket in Midland, Michigan, a setup she had maintained for about a year. The woman, who had furnished the sign with items such as a mini desk, computer, and coffee machine, was discovered by contractors who noticed […]
Carroll Celebrates Indigenous Graduate: A Hopeful Example
Article Summary – Jaydee Weatherwax, a member of the Blackfeet Tribe, will become one of the first Native Americans to earn a master’s degree in social work from Carroll College, with the college planning its first-ever graduation drumming ceremony in her honor. Weatherwax’s journey was challenging, involving overcoming past trauma, self-doubt, negative experiences with therapy, […]
Trump’s ‘Manufacturing Miracle’ Promise Unfulfilled
Article Summary – Microsoft plans to construct a $3.3 billion data center in Racine, Wisconsin, which is predicted to create 2,300 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent jobs. The site was previously intended for a $10 billion Foxconn facility, announced by former President Trump, which never materialized, contributing to an overall decline in manufacturing during his […]
Racine County Hopes for Revival with Microsoft
Article Summary – In 2017, Foxconn promised to build a $10 billion TV screen manufacturing plant in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, pledging 13,000 jobs, but instead left only a few buildings and 1,000 workers on the 1,200-acre property. The community has gained new hope with Microsoft’s plan to invest $3.3 billion in a datacenter on the […]
Trump’s extended tax cuts for wealthy could raise deficit by $4.6tn: GOP plan
Article Summary – Former US President Donald Trump and Republican allies aim to make expiring sections of the 2017 tax law permanent, despite nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates suggesting this could add $4.6 trillion to the national debt over a decade. The tax law drastically reduced tax for higher earners and big corporations while having […]
GOP’s extension of Trump’s tax cuts may add $4.6T to deficit
Article Summary – Donald Trump and his Republican allies are proposing to extend the individual, business, and estate tax provisions of their 2017 tax law. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, this would add $4.6 trillion to the national debt over the first 10 years. However, Joe Biden and his Democrat allies propose letting […]
PA legislator predicts national abortion ban if Trump wins
Article Summary – Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade and expected further rulings on abortion, advocates and lawmakers emphasize the importance of electing pro-abortion rights candidates. Pennsylvania has seen significant restrictions on abortion access, including a decrease in clinics from over 145 to just 20, and requirements for state-mandated counseling and […]
“Final Rules for Clean Vehicle, Battery Supply Chain Released by Treasury”
Article Summary – The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released the final rules on clean vehicle provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with the Department of Energy providing guidance on battery manufacturing issues. The rules, which include stipulations on taxpayer and vehicle eligibility for clean vehicle credits as well […]
Tornadoes Hit Michigan; More Storms Loom Over Eastern U.S.
Article Summary – Severe storms hit Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee, resulting in at least one death and causing widespread destruction. Tornado warnings were issued across these states, with two large and dangerous tornadoes confirmed in Illinois and near Nashville, Tennessee, where debris and damage to homes were reported. Approximately 21 million people were at […]