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Editorial

Stymieing wind, solar hurts U.S. needs

The U.S. economy desperately needs more electricity. Demand is projected to outstrip supply in the coming years, largely due to data centers powering artificial intelligence. That leaves the government no choice: To avoid an energy crisis, it needs to supersize the nation’s electrical ...

During National Wellness Month, consider giving blood

During National Wellness Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to prioritize their personal health and well-being while helping to save lives with a blood or platelet donation. Donors of all blood types — especially those with type O-positive or B-negative blood — are asked to ...

Deportations contribute to higher costs

“When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best.… They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime, they’re rapists.” So declared presidential candidate Donald Trump after descending the golden escalator at Trump Tower in New York and kicking off his first successful ...

Moderation in alcohol urged, especially among older people

Keep tabs on your alcohol consumption, especially if you are getting older, have health issues or take medications, urges the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Michiganders may react differently to alcohol as they get older than they did in their younger years as aging ...

USDA invites comments on reorganization plan

On July 24, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will relocate thousands of federal employees and close a regional U.S. Forest Service office in Milwaukee. The changes are expected to reduce the USDA’s footprint ...

Here’s a chance to mentor youth at the U.P. State Fair

If you’re interested in helping young people connect with Michigan’s rich natural resources and traditions, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources needs mentors to assist in staffing the DNR’s Pocket Park during the fair, which runs from Aug. 11-17. The Pocket Park is located ...