Elkhart’s downtown buzzes again on Saturday mornings, as the city’s farmers market opens its gates on May 2. The event runs from nine in the morning until one in the afternoon, and it will stay on the calendar through September 26. Last year, people who visited almost tripled in number, with more
Audrey Beth Davis, who helped promote many beloved TV shows, passed away at 82. She spent her life working in public relations for television. Her career began after high school, when she joined a production company that ran the popular game show “The Match Game. ” Later, she moved into PR.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will travel to Hanoi on Saturday for a meeting with Vietnamese President To Lam. The two leaders aim to strengthen their 2023 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which covers energy, technology, minerals and regional peace. Japan still ranks as one of Vietnam’
Brown University, which manages an $8 billion endowment, has cut its ownership of Blue Owl Capital’s publicly traded private credit fund by more than half. The university now holds only 1. 5 million shares of the fund, down from 3. 2 million at the end of last year. Despite this reduction, Brown kee
In a region of central Ethiopia, many women face harm from their partners. A study set out to test whether talking with partners in community health settings could change how women see and handle this danger. Researchers chose several villages, split them into two groups, and offered one group a pro
The Senate and the House have both approved a short‑term renewal of the U. S. government’s ability to conduct foreign surveillance without warrants, extending the program for 45 days. The Senate did so by unanimous consent, while the House passed its version with a 261‑to‑111 vote. After the extensi
A recent study shows that data centers across the United States are not just busy with computers; they also generate a hefty environmental toll. The research, carried out by an economist at Carnegie Mellon, looked at almost 2, 800 data centers in operation in 2025. Using public information fro
Hut 8, a Miami company, plans a $12 billion AI data center in St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish. To fund the first phase, it is selling $3. 25 billion in bonds through its subsidiary Hut 8 DC LLC. The bonds carry a 6. 192% annual rate and will mature in 2042, closing the offer this Thurs
The Senate’s top Democrat on the Finance Committee has called for an investigation by the IRS into tax advice given by two large law firms. He points to a strategy that lets wealthy clients claim Puerto Rico residency and avoid more than $100 million in U. S. taxes. The request targets opinion
Many countries face rising tooth and gum problems, yet people are not visiting dentists more often. The main reason is money: dental care is one of the costliest health services worldwide. The way a nation pays for healthcare—whether through taxes, insurance plans, or out‑of‑pocket fees—directly
