Trump's Scotland visit to feature golf resorts, trade talks and protests

London — President Trump is due to arrive Friday for what the White House is calling a "working visit" to Scotland. It's expected to include a mix of both personal time, and political business. As was the case during his last visit as president in...

Fort Worth’s live theater venues hold space for local actors to grow their careers

Every time Amanda Reyes goes on stage for a live theater performance in Fort Worth, she feels empowered. The Fort Worth actress has starred in nearly 10 local productions since formally launching her theater career in 2021. Each show is a reminder...

Job listings looking for people with AI skills are rising fast

AI gets a lot of attention for eliminating human jobs, but more and more it is also creating them. The number of job postings that mention artificial intelligence has climbed in recent years as employers seek workers versed in AI, a recent report...

New U-Haul data shows where people are moving to Washington state from

Gene Balk / FYI Guy / The Seattle Times (TNS) Have you noticed more moving vans around your neighborhood? Summer is peak moving season, with roughly half of all moves taking place between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. If you're...

Is the reason the Midwest is so humid in the summer really due to "corn sweat"?

From the "Polar Vortex" to the "Bomb Cyclone", these meteorological buzzwords are picked up by the news media and spread around. Now its the latest, and you have probably seen headlines using the phrase "corn sweat" in recent weeks. It sounds...

Variable crop conditions in Upper Midwest

News Variable crop conditions in Upper Midwest July 24, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, News, South Dakota A crop protection specialist who covers the Upper Midwest says conditions have been variable this growing season. Ryan Peterson...

How This Billionaire Family Is Succeeding Despite The Collapse Of The American Shipping Industry

Thomas Crowley Jr., the third generation to run Crowley Maritime, has figured out how to navigate the U.S.’ protectionist laws. The tanker American Energy is 900 feet long with a black hull; its bridge reaches the height of a ten-story building....

This May Be the Most Underrated Wine Region on the West Coast—and It’s Not in California

Top 5 Can’t Miss Take part in the valley’s most popular pastime, wine tasting, in strikingly beautiful tasting rooms. Have a bed-and-breakfast stay in the middle of a vineyard next to a working winery at Sosta House. Feast on seasonal fare at...

Chicago soybeans drop on trade uncertainty and weak demand

Chicago soybean futures fell on Monday, weighed down by trade uncertainty, sluggish demand and favourbale weather in the Midwest. Corn dropped on prospects of a large harvest, while wheat edged lower on ample global supply. FUNDAMENTALS * The...

Many Canadians canceled travel to the Shore after Trump’s tariffs — but some came to Wildwood anyway

WILDWOOD, N.J. — Breaking down the umbrellas and beach gear for his Quebecois family of 11 one afternoon this week, Paul Genier, 63, said the big group was missing many people. “Usually we are a group of let’s say 30 persons,” said Genier, a...

A firefly flash mob — finding love in a hotter, drier world

The clock is ticking for Georgia. She's got about a week to live, and she needs to find a mate. How will she know when she's found Mr. Right? By his flashing light. That's because Georgia is a newly emerged firefly who was raised in captivity by...

What's Ahead: Heat and Humidity to Peak as Midwest Storm Track Stays Active

Corn sweat has been making national news, as the corn crop pumps moisture into the air. The result? Higher humidity, and as July wraps up, it’s about to get even steamier. “Heat index temperatures are the problem with that extra humidity,”...

America's Best Place To Retire On The West Coast Is This Underrated Town

An artsy, tree-lined town in Oregon, it quietly looms in the shadows of the Siskiyou and Cascade ranges, with a huge cultural energy, thanks to the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), its year-round community events, lively...

Railroad operator Union Pacific's quarterly profit rises

(Reuters) -Union Pacific reported a rise in its second-quarter profit on Thursday, powered by robust demand for bulk and industrial shipments through multiple modes of transportation. The company's bulk shipments, which consists of grain products,...

Preliminary rendering of proposed Midwest Museum of Firefighting released

WEST BEND — The Midwest Museum of Firefighting (MMF) in West Bend has released a rendering of a proposed museum after recently entering into an agreement with the Venerable Fire Collection, a nonprofit educational foundation based in Slinger, to...

Kansas City University launches Rural Health Scholars program across three Midwest states

JOPLIN, Mo., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas City University (KCU), the #1 producer of physicians practicing in Missouri, has announced its new Rural Health Scholars program—an innovative, partnership designed to fast-track students from...

Invasive, destructive spotted lanternfly has arrived in SC. Here’s what it means for you

The invasive spotted lanternfly has been confirmed for the first time in South Carolina, the Clemson University Department of Plant Industry announced July 10. Originating in Asia, the destructive insect was found in the cities of Greenville and...

Kady Gideon competes in Midwest Elite Invitational

Kady Gideon, a junior at PCHS, recently competed in The Midwest Elite, which is a golf invitational for girls from all over the midwest. According to her father, Jarrod Gideon, "Everyone plays an initial 18 hole round. The initial groups are three...

Art to wildlife, discover Vancouver Island’s Indigenous cultures

Indigenous tourism on Vancouver Island is crucial in preserving and promoting the diverse cultures and traditions of the region’s 50 First Nations communities. Here are some trip ideas to connect with the story and shared history of our beautiful...

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