Rob Scheer started Comfort Cases in 2013; it has given 300,000+ backpacks to foster kids

Effort to bring back the rapids of Grand Rapids that disappeared after industrial development

After nearly two decades of planning, construction is underway in downtown Grand Rapids to restore the historic rapids that gave the city its name. The first phase will remove four low-head dams and replace them with natural rock features designed to improve fish passage, habitat and river access. The project also includes measures to protect mussels and control invasive sea lampreys.

‘It Could’ve Been’: Trump Says Iran Could Be Linked To Omani Pilot Who Stabbed Capt Smit

Trump said the investigation was still underway but indicated that such a connection was being considered.

Flydubai Incident Live Updates: Netanyahu Says It’s ‘Too Early’ To Confirm Iran Link

Flydubai Flight Incident Live News Updates: Flydubai Flight reportedly suffered a sudden loss of altitude more than two hours into the journey after a brawl between pilots.

Iowa farmer says $25,000 wind lease is his farm's most profitable income source

In Iowa, a farmer discovered that collaborating with wind turbine projects resulted in a steadier income stream than conventional farming. This innovative approach combats the unpredictability of commodity prices and rising operational expenses. Numerous Midwestern farmers embrace this strategy, leading to sustainable financial growth. Wind energy initiatives also bolster local economies via enhanced tax revenues and infrastructure upgrades, demonstrating resilience despite some community pushback.

Trump calls Cornell ‘a fine school’ as he breaks silence on alleged gang rape case

The president was asked whether the Ivy League school had ‘done enough to investigate’ the alleged sexual abuse

Family of Renee Good files wrongful death lawsuit over ICE shooting

Mother and poet, 37, shot dead by federal immigration agent in Minneapolis in January, sparking wave of public protest

Downing Street clarifies Andy Burnham’s contentious comments on Man City case

Burnham said he would be “really concerned” if City’s Abu Dhabi owners sold the club in the wake of being found to have breached the Premier League’s financial rules

Early release scheme could put domestic abuse survivors at risk, minister admits as hundreds of inmates freed

Asked whether he can guarantee the safety of domestic abuse survivors, Treasury secretary James Murray said: ‘I can’t guarantee exactly what will happen’

America.gov is filled with stock art of people not in America

At least six of the images were taken outside of the US, one analysis found

Indian embassy in UAE says wounded flydubai captain in good health

Indian Ambassador Deepak Mittal visited injured Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar in hospital, saying he was in “good health and recovering well” after being attacked by his co-pilot.

Downing Street moves to clarify Burnham comments on Manchester City case

GM hangs on to US sales crown, but Toyota closes in