Zeeland-based clock manufacturer Howard Miller announced its closure after nearly a century in operation. The company cited economic challenges, including tariffs and a decline in the furniture industry, as the reason for its shutdown. Residents expressed sadness over the loss of the community staple, citing both economic impacts and a sense of loss of identity. … Read more
HMD Global, the parent company of Nokia smartphones, has confirmed it is scaling back its business in the US due to a challenging geopolitical and economic environment. The decision comes after careful consideration, with the company prioritizing a seamless transition for its customers and partners. In 2014, HMD was formed from Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s … Read more
The UK and France have agreed on a new deal aimed at preventing tens of thousands of migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats. The “one-in-one-out” agreement, which was reached during talks between French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is designed to deter migrants by taking back asylum seekers … Read more
The Ford Motor Company has launched a massive recall affecting over 850,000 vehicles across its Ford and Lincoln brands. The affected models include Ford Broncos, Explorers, F-150s, F-250 SDs, F-350 SDs, F-450 SDs, and F-550 SDs from the model years 2021-2023, as well as some Lincoln Aviators, Mustangs, Navigators, Expeditions, and Explorer models from 2021-2022 … Read more
A proposed cut to NASA’s budget in a Senate appropriations bill has stalled after senators disagreed over an unrelated provision. The dispute caused the bill to become stuck, leaving its fate uncertain. Source: https://spacenews.com/senate-spending-bill-that-overrides-proposed-nasa-cuts-held-up-in-committee
Actor John Goodman has spoken out about his relationship with the late Roseanne Barr, years after she was fired from her ABC sitcom “Roseanne” over racist tweets. Goodman, 73, revealed that he hasn’t spoken to Barr in about seven or eight years and doesn’t know if she’d even want to talk to him. The two … Read more
A prominent Georgia Republican, Brant Frost IV, has apologized for running a $140 million Ponzi scheme and has had his assets frozen by a federal judge. The scheme, operated through First Liberty Building and Loan, lied to investors about its business, promising high-interest loans but mostly resulting in sour loans and repayment of earlier investors’ … Read more
Former Labour MP and cartoonist Martin Rowson has criticized Keir Starmer’s migration deal with France. The deal, aimed at reducing asylum claims, was seen as inadequate by Rowson, who believes it fails to address the root causes of migration. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2025/jul/11/martin-rowson-keir-starmer-migration-deal-france-cartoon-emmanuel-macron
The United States has introduced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for citizens of four African countries – Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Nigeria. As part of the “global reciprocity realignment”, nearly all visas issued to these countries will be single-entry and valid for only three months. This shift marks a significant departure from previous … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, in children aged 6 months to 11 years who are at a higher risk of the disease. The vaccine was previously available under emergency use authorization for this group. CDC Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that routine … Read more