Republicans begin two-day midterm convention
DALLAS (AP) — President Donald Trump capped Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by slamming Democrats as extremists and staunchly defending the war in Iran while making the extraordinary pledge to pay every American $5,000 if his party retains its control ...
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Legal battle in Missouri JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of redistricting in Missouri appealed to U.S. Supreme Court after an appeals court let stand a new map backed by President Donald Trump. It's is the latest turn Wednesday in the legal battle over the 2025 redistricting. The changes are aimed at helping Republicans gain an extra seat in their effort to maintain control of the U.S. House. More appeals are expected, however, with the midterm elections fast approaching. Abortion drug challenged (AP) — A panel of federal judges is considering Louisiana's assertion ...
New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup
CUPERTINO, California (AP) — Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo. The company's new CEO, John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1, introduced the latest lineup at the company's Cupertino, ...
Trump says he thinks war will end after election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come down until after U.S. midterm elections. Oil prices on Wednesday jumped more than 3%, pushing international Brent crude past the $100 threshold for the ...
Stewart receives Bay’s Torch Award for quarter
ESCANABA — Matt Stewart has been selected as Bay College’s Torch Award recipient for the September to November 2026 quarter. Stewart was hired in 2021 as the TRIO Student Support Services STEM academic advisor. He moved into his role as director of TRIO SSS in 2022. Supervisors and ...