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This is the front of Blomquist Architects in Iron Mountain after a vehicle crashed into the front of the building on Wednesday. (Iron Mountain Daily News photo) IRON MOUNTAIN — A car crashed into a building on Stevenson Avenue in downtown Iron Mountain early Wednesday afternoon after the driver apparently became ill, according to city police and fire. The vehicle was stopped on Stevenson Street south of Brown Street around noon Wednesday when it drove over the curb, struck three concrete flower beds on the sidewalk, then struck a fire hydrant before crashing into the Blomquist…

Donald Trump hurled his usual barrage of insults and accusations at Kamala Harris and Tim Walz during a town hall meeting broadcast on Fox News, before falsely claiming that immigrants from all over the world are pouring into the United States.The pre-taped interview aired Wednesday night, with the former president taking to the stage at an arena in Pennsylvania to cheers, applause and chants of “USA” from his supporters.The town hall, hosted by Sean Hannity, comes just under a week before Trump and Kamala Harris face off on the debate stage, as both candidates’ campaigns comb through six so-called battleground…

The third round of the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Thursday, with 18 teams competing for eight spots. The final qualifying round will finish in June 2025, but some teams could qualify for the World Cup in North America much sooner than that. As Asia’s best players battle it out for a place at the world’s football extravaganza, here’s everything you need to know. ⚽ What is the latest stage of AFC Qualification? After the knockout matches in the second qualifying round, the AFC qualifiers group stage was made up of the…

BOSTON (WHDH) – Several Massachusetts lawmakers joined labor leaders in slamming the CEO of Steward Health Care on Wednesday after he refused to comply with a subpoena to testify before Congress about the company’s business dealings. “You can’t hide in your mansion in Texas,” Sen. Ed Markey, who was gathered with colleagues at a news conference in Boston, told CEO Ralph de la Torre. “They can’t hide behind corporate lawyers,” Markey said. “They’re going to be held accountable by the United States Senate.”Steward has been the subject of intense criticism and concern in recent months, both before and after it…

Correspondent Photo / Robert Hayes YSU tailback Ethan Wright (2) carries the ball during last week’s season-opening loss to Villanova. Wright was named MVFC Freshman of the Week for his performance against the Wildcats. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University didn’t get off to the expected start in its season opener against Villanova University. The Penguins couldn’t capitalize on early opportunities, losing the ball at key times, their offense struggled to move the ball initially and their defense was unable to slow the Wildcats’ run game for much of the game. As a result, practice this week…

In the great tradition of family feuds, nothing stirs things up quite like a good old fashioned political argument with the in-laws.Research shows that these heated arguments are now the leading source of tension in American households, surpassing disagreements over lifestyle choices and even the ever-contentious “best way to load the dishwasher” debate.Politics is the most contentious topic between Americans and their in-laws, according to an exclusive Newsweek poll conducted by Talker Research among 1,000 Americans from August 27-29.Of those surveyed, 31% said they have argued with their in-laws about politics, more than other contentious topics such as lifestyle choices…

Donald Trump’s media companies were hit by a new sell-off on Wednesday, wiping out the gains their shares have enjoyed this year as his political standing has risen.The stock fell more than 6% to less than $17, below its value at the start of 2024. The stock price peaked in April during the former president’s criminal trial but has since fallen more than 70%. The company, which runs the social media platform Truth Social, still boasts a market capitalization of more than $3.3 billion — a huge sum for a small company with shrinking revenues and widening losses. Interest in…

An unregistered backyard laundry service in Kathmandu, Nepal. Jonas Glatzer/LightRocket via Getty Images Approximately one in five people in the world lives in poverty. Even in many developed countries, such as the United States, poverty rates exceed 12 percent. Even in an era of incredible technological advances and dynamic social change, poverty persists. As a professor of entrepreneurship, I am interested in a key question: Can poor people create their own path to prosperity? In other words, can venture creation be an effective tool for poverty alleviation? My research shows that this is possible with the right support, which is…

BARCELONA, Spain – Shiji, hospitality technology innovator, announces that Royal River Luxury Hotel selected Shiji Infrasys Cloud POS to elevate F&B guest experience through advanced technology. Awarded Best Hotel in Spain 2022 by Fijet España and part of the Luxury Tenerife Hotels Group, Royal River Hotel combines innovation with exceptional service in one of Tenerife’s most exclusive areas. The hotel boasts 50 stunning villas, four F&B outlets, a luxurious spa, and the hotel has installed five workstations and four tablets. Royal River Hotel’s decision to implement Shiji Infrasys Cloud POS is aligned with the hotel’s commitment to blend cutting-edge technology…

Welcome to the online edition of From the Politics Desk, a nightly newsletter where the NBC News politics team brings you the latest reporting and analysis from the campaign, the White House and Congress.In today’s edition, national political reporter Bridget Bowman analyzes what the post-Labor Day deluge of House election ads says about the broader political environment, plus chief political analyst Chuck Todd examines how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are trying to portray each other as incumbents in the 2024 election.To receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday, sign up here.The race for the Lok Sabha elections reveals…