Indian-origin man sentenced in U.S. for fraud scheme targeting elderly

The crest of the United States Department of Justice. Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Reuters An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to over six years in prison in San Francisco, U.S., for his involvement in a fraud scheme in which...

Curfew declared in northwest US city of Spokane after protests: mayor

Washington: Authorities in the northwest US city of Spokane, Washington, declared a nighttime curfew Wednesday following protests against President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. "Mayor Lisa Brown has issued a curfew to begin at 9:30 p.m....

Oak Hills CC buddies paired together at U.S. Open

One of golf's best and biggest tournaments, the U.S. Open starts tomorrow from Oakmont Hills Country Club in the Pittsburgh area. And a former St. Mary's golfer cracked the field at a qualifier recently in North Carolina. Emilio Gonzalez turned...

An invasive ant species is spreading across multiple U.S. states

An invasive ant species is spreading across multiple U.S. states. Native to China, Japan, North and South Korea, Asian needle ants have established themselves throughout the Southeast and along the East Coast in about 20 states, including...

MIDWEST ACCESS: June 11, 2025

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Check out all of the segments of today’s episode! Rochester Repertory Theatre Happy Hyundai & Happy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Rochester PossAbilities Art Program Miss Midwest 2025 Pet of the Week - Peanut Find stories...

Midwest Messenger Producer Reports

For our final exam in American history, we had to do a report about significant events or people in the past 100 years. I chose to do Black Sunday as my report, the day that marked the turning point of the dust bowl. As I was looking through the...

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan’s East Coast, No Major Damage Reported

Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 17:31 IST Taiwan Earthquake: The quake was centered about 71 kilometers south of Hualien City at a depth of 31.1 kilometers. Taiwan Earthquake: The tremor triggered earthquake alerts across the island.A 5.9 magnitude...

How Does Federal Government Own So Much Land In The Western US? -New Book Exposes The Hidden Battle Of The Western States Against Powerful Factions

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Released to critical buzz and already igniting spirited conversations among historians, policymakers, and activists, Nielsen's provocative work challenges everything you thought you knew about federal property ownership in...

Wildfire smoke returns with vengeance, impacting air quality across northern US

Timelapse shows Canadian wildfire smoke and haze over Chicago on Wednesday, June 5. MINNEAPOLIS – Wildfires burning in western Canada continue to impact the U.S., as another round of smoke blows south and affects air quality. This week, the smoke...

Trade volatility disrupts U.S. port volumes as import growth stalls in May, reports Descartes

The June edition of the Global Shipping Report issued by Waterloo, Ontario-based Descartes, a provider of logistics based on-demand, software-as-a-service offerings, pointed to a decline in United States-bound container import volumes, coming off...

What we know about Louisville basketball's 2025-26 schedule

Louisville basketball reportedly drew a road matchup against Arkansas in this year's ACC/SEC Challenge. Here's a breakdown of everything we know so far about the Cards' 2025-26 slate. Louisville basketball's 2025-26 roster is garnering sky-high...

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Half of Americans breathe unhealthy air. Here's how Dayton and other Midwest metros are doing.

Nearly half of all Americans live with dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a new report from the American Lung Association. The Dayton metro area ranked 70th worst in the country for annual particle pollution out of 208 metro areas...

New signage on Ucluelet’s Wild Pacific Trail honours Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ’s Bob and Vi Mundy

A new series of interpretive signs along the Ancient Cedars section of the Wild Pacific Trail pays tribute to the legacy Bob and Vi Mundy, the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ couple who shared priceless traditional knowledge with the west coast. Bob passed away on...

Luther to compete in the Midwest Conference

Luther President Brad Chamberlain has announced the Luther College Norse are changing athletic conferences, moving to the Midwest Conference for the 2026-27 academic year. "Luther College is a proud Iowa college with a regional presence and a...

Redbird Duo Secure Midwest All-Region Honors

Story Links NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State baseball's Daniel Pacella and Judah Morris have been named Midwest All-Region Second-Team by ABCA/Rawlings, announced on Tuesday. The duo are the Redbirds' first All-Region honorees since Ryan Cermak in...

U.S. Hotels State of the Union June 2025 Edition

- Economy Negative revision post forecast release poses risks to outlook. Both 2025 and 2026 growth expectations were cut roughly half a percent, and CPI is expected to be higher for longer. Risks to topline and higher costs make profit declines...

The Disappeared: MAGA’s Performative Cruelty Is a Warning to Us All

∼ ∼ ∼ This article is part of a series — At 250, Who Will America Be? — reporting on threats to American democracy as we approach the nation’s Semiquincentennial, on July 4, 2026. ∼ ∼ ∼ Of all the Orwellian statements made by Republicans in...

Microgrids: Decentralized Power That’s Central to the Energy Transition

Resilience, sustainability, cost savings, and more are behind the increasing adoption of microgrids, as a variety of industries and enterprises seek greater control of their energy supply. Microgrids have been an integral part of the energy...

This popular Midwest burger chain is opening locations in 12 states

A popular Midwestern burger chain is growing so fast, its expanding to 12 states. Culver’s, which opened its first location in Wisconsin in 1984, is known for its burgers and its frozen custard. Here’s what you need to know about the expansion,...