May 9, 2024 News

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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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