Trump says IRS anti-weaponization fund ‘dead’ even as he defends it
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is “dead” while also continuing to defend it, further complicating his administration’s negotiations with two Republican senators who are blocking his attorney general nominee in ...
Turnout appreciated at Dr. Jacobs’ celebration
BOUQUET Sunday’s celebration for Dr. Donald Jacobs at Pine Grove Country Club in Iron Mountain was a terrific success. It was heartwarming to see how many people attended! My parents, Don and Sally Jacobs, were so touched. Thank you to the community for turning out and to those who helped organize the event, in particular Dr. John Loewen and Perry Jacobs. The speakers and resolutions honoring him — from the state, from the University of Michigan, from the Iron Mountain City Council, from St. Mary’s Orthodox Church and Wildlife Unlimited, plus others — were much appreciated. On ...
Dr. Jacobs says thanks for community support
BOUQUET To my friends, family and partners in health care and community service — Thank you for allowing me to serve you as your physician the past 66 years. It was always my dream to return to the area of the Upper Peninsula. Caring for you and your families has been the greatest privilege of my profession. I’m grateful for the trust and confidence you placed in me to be a part of your lives. To my colleagues and medical staff with whom I’ve had the honor to work with — thank you for your partnership, support, and friendship throughout our time together. I’m ...
Who’s to blame when parents don’t get children vaccinated?
What is the death count under Donald Trump? We’re not talking about loss of life in his war with Iran. We’re not talking about natural deaths by aging or unpreventable diseases. We mean Americans who die because they refuse safe vaccines that Trump or his health secretary, Robert F. ...
Almanac for July 31, 2026
Today is Friday, July 31, the 212th day of 2026. There are 153 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2012, at the Summer Olympics in London, swimmer Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time. (He would finish his career with 28 total Olympic medals, 23 of them gold.) Also on this date: In 1715, a fleet of Spanish ships carrying gold, silver and jewelry sank during a hurricane off the east Florida coast; more than 1,000 of the roughly 2,500 crew members died. In 1777, the 19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette received a commission as ...