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Iga Swiatek wins U.S. Open opener, makes cool tennis history
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek is off to a fast start in her attempt to win back-to-back Grand Slams, as the No. 2 seed from Poland beat Colombia's Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-2 in an hour flat at the U.S. Open on Tuesday in New York. Swiatek routed...

Ready at a Minute’s Notice
As president, Teddy Roosevelt moved quickly to improve the United States military and establish the country as a “player” on the international scene. That opening volley across the international community’s bow was only Step 1 in the plan;...

U.S. Open: Iga Swiatek makes history by winning opener
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek is off to a fast start in her attempt to win back-to-back Grand Slams, as the No. 2 seed from Poland beat Colombia’s Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-2 in an hour flat at the U.S. Open on Tuesday in New York. Swiatek routed...
Southbound US-131 closed after vehicle hits bridge in Dorr Township
DORR TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Transportation says part of Southbound US-131 is closed after a vehicle hit a bridge in Dorr Township Tuesday afternoon. MDOT says the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. when a vehicle was passing...
Southbound US-131 closed after vehicle hits bridge in Dorr Township
DORR TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Transportation says part of Southbound US-131 is closed after a vehicle hit a bridge in Dorr Township Tuesday afternoon. MDOT says the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. when a vehicle was passing...

Midwest City residents to vote on hotel tax increase in November special election
MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH. MIDWEST CITY VOTERS WILL HEAD TO THE POLLS ON NOVEMBER 18TH. THAT’S NEW TONIGHT, AS THE CITY COUNCIL JUST APPROVED A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR A HOTEL MOTEL TAX INCREASE. WE HAVE SEEN VOTERS IN OKC AND MORE RECENTLY APPROVED...

Argentina proposes shift to US East Coast time zone. Is it worth it?
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Argentina is known as the land of fine beef, the birthplace of legendary soccer players and a country who loves its late dinners. That final claim to fame could be disputed if Congress passes a proposal to shift the...

Roche’s Genentech breaks ground on U.S. manufacturing facility
Roche and its Genentech unit today announced the groundbreaking for its newest U.S. manufacturing site in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Genentech said the development marks the establishment of its first manufacturing facility on the East Coast....

Carney backs plans to redevelop northern Manitoba's Port of Churchill
A list of upcoming federal government projects could include new port infrastructure in Churchill, Man., Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday. Carney's comments about the northern Manitoba site came as he said the federal government will spend...

What are massive dust storms called ‘haboobs’ sweeping Southwest US
Massive walls of dust and debris called haboobs that roll through the Southwest US can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path. A large uprooted tree leans on a home the day after violent monsoon storms that...

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Propel NYC’s First Zero-Emission Ferry with $2M NYSERDA Grant
SWITCH Maritime LLC snagged a $2 million grant from NYSERDA to roll out and trial New York City’s first 150-passenger hydrogen fuel cell-electric ferry. Slated for runs on the East River, this zero-emission technology vessel aims to replace diesel...

12 U.S. Cities Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest (And They’re Actually Cool)
Does it seem like your money runs short no matter what you do to economize? You’re not alone. Money today just doesn’t seem to go as far as it used to. That doesn’t mean you have to settle for living paycheck to paycheck. There are cities in the...

How LL.M.s advance legal careers
Standing still in your legal career isn’t really an option anymore. The profession is changing fast and those who don’t adapt risk being left behind. For mid-career attorneys looking to evolve, expand or retool, the LL.M. is becoming an...

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Tropical Storm Erin to bring rough surf to East Coast
News from AccuWeather Aug. 13, 2025 - Tropical Storm Erin is now forecast to bring torrential rainfall and gusty winds to Bermuda and dangerous rough surf to the East Coast of the United States next week, after soaking parts of the Caribbean and...
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Genentech Invests $700M to Build First East Coast Manufacturing Facility in Holly Springs, NC
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC – Biotech leader Genentech, part of the Roche Group, has officially broken ground on its first East Coast manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone for North Carolina’s fast-growing life sciences sector. The site...

Spice trade spurred shipping, colonialism, capitalism; created today’s Mumbai and New York: Nicholas Nugent
Journalists have an unending stream of stories to tell. Nicholas Nugent, who switched off his audio suite in the BBC as a broadcast journalist in 1999, continues to enthral listeners (in small conversations) and readers (of his seven books and the...

Nigerian Entrepreneur Spends $200,000 To Make U.S. Warehouse Free For African Exporters
3 El-ameen Ibrahim It started with a dream and a problem. Mr. Nduka Udeh, a seasoned Nigerian entrepreneur and export consultant, had spent over a decade helping African businesses export their products to the USA and beyond. He saw the incredible...

Freight Minds opens New Jersey office to expand U.S. event logistics
Freight Minds, a global logistics provider serving the events and entertainment sector, has expanded its U.S. presence with a new office in New Jersey. The move supports the company’s long-term strategy to align its freight solutions with the...