In the heart of Grand Rapids, a big change is happening. The Fifth Third Building, which has been around since 1966, is getting a major upgrade. Seven floors that have been empty for years are being turned into 140 fancy apartments. These apartments will be ready by June 2026. The man in charge, Sa
Newport News is planning a big music festival for next Memorial Day weekend. The city council has given $3. 03 million to make this happen. This money is from extra funds they had at the end of the year. The goal is to make Newport News a place people want to visit for culture and music. The festiv
A new exhibit called "Sports360" is about to open at the Kamin Science Center in Pittsburgh. This exhibit is all about the science behind sports. It will be the biggest exhibit at the center, taking up 9, 500 square feet. The exhibit has four main areas: prepare, practice, participate, and go pro.
Iran is in a tough spot. It's not doing anything groundbreaking, but it's managing to stay afloat. How? By using three main strategies: sneaky money moves, secret oil deals, and backing groups in other countries. China and Russia are big players in Iran's survival game. China buys Iran's oil, even
Jenny Carlson Donnelly has seen malaria up close. She's worked in many countries in Africa, like Ethiopia, Burundi, and Uganda. Her job? To help stop malaria from spreading. She did this by studying mosquitoes, the tiny insects that carry the disease. Malaria is a big problem in many parts of the w
Rivian is stepping up its game in the self-driving car race. The company just revealed it's making its own AI chips. This is a big deal because it means Rivian won't have to rely on other companies for this key technology. The new chips are tiny, just 5 nanometers, and super powerful. They can hand
Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 are now available at a new record low price of $199, making them a tempting option for tech enthusiasts. This price drop comes as a pleasant surprise, especially for those who missed out on the Black Friday deals. The AirPods Pro 3, released in September, offer significa
The Skagit Valley, a key farming area just north of Seattle, is in serious trouble. Heavy rain from an atmospheric river has forced 100, 000 people to leave their homes and move to safer places. The National Weather Service warns that the worst flooding might not hit until Thursday or Friday, which
Detroit's Leland House faces another challenge. This time, it's not about money. It's about staying warm. A power outage hit the nearly 100-year-old building. It forced everyone out. The fire marshal called it an emergency. People had to leave their homes quickly. The building has had problems befo
Next fall, Cleveland will host a gathering of influential corporate location experts. The Site Selectors Guild’s Fall Forum is set to take place from September 14 to 16 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel. This event is a big deal, even though it’s not huge in terms of attendees. Around 30 member
