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Henry Fords Fair Lane once sat on more than 2,000 acres; after his death, the Michigan estate became a historic landmark

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Fair Lane’s mansion, gardens, powerhouse, and other buildings reveal the estate’s roles as a family residence, engineering site, and landscaped retreat (Wikimedia Commons)

By the time Henry Ford started purchasing land around the Michigan side of the Rouge River in the early 20th century, he was creating a large-scale setting for his country home. He owned more than 2,000 acres by 1909, surrounding the area known today as Fair Lane in Dearborn. It comprised forestland, farmland, and river … Read more

Jared Kushner demands Vanity Fair remove article on alleged undisclosed foreign bank accounts, calls claims categorically false

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Attorneys for Jared Kushner have sent a formal demand letter to Vanity Fair for publishing false and defamatory allegations from Matthew Cole’s upcoming book. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo (REUTERS)

Jared Kushner has demanded that Vanity Fair remove an article excerpting allegations from investigative journalist Matthew Cole’s forthcoming book Princes and Thieves. He called the claims “categorically false” and warned they the magazine of potential legal action. Attorneys for Jared Kushner have sent a formal demand letter to Vanity Fair for publishing false and defamatory … Read more

Trump administration steps up visa fraud scrutiny, says American workers must get ‘a fair shot at good-paying jobs’

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Trump administration steps up visa fraud scrutiny. (AFP)

US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito has reiterated the Trump administration’s position that American workers should not lose employment opportunities because of alleged fraud or abuse of the foreign-worker visa system, as federal investigators expand scrutiny of employment-based immigration programs. Trump administration steps up visa fraud scrutiny. (AFP) “America is home to the … Read more

Did Trump just defend Cornell 7? Here’s why POTUS feels ‘they won’t get a fair shake’

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Trump opposed Letitia James as the special prosecutor for the Cornell sexual assault investigation, citing potential bias from her past legal actions against him. (Getty Images via AFP)

US President Donald Trump voiced objections to New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) designation as special prosecutor overseeing the Cornell University sexual assault investigation, contending that individuals would be unable to receive impartial treatment under her leadership. Trump opposed Letitia James as the special prosecutor for the Cornell sexual assault investigation, citing potential bias … Read more

Minnesota has picked a nearly 57-acre site for a $1 billion horticulture world’s fair expected to draw millions; after the six-month Expo ends, the land is planned to become a permanent mixed-use district

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Minnesota has picked a nearly 57-acre site for a $1 billion horticulture world's fair expected to draw millions; after the six-month Expo ends, the land is planned to become a permanent mixed-use district

Rendering of the proposed US Pavilion for Expo 2031 in Minnesota. (Minnesota Star Tribune photo) Minnesota has selected Lakeville as the planned host city for Expo 2031, a six-month international exhibition focused on horticulture. According to Minnesota Star Tribune, organisers have signed a purchase agreement for nearly 57 acres of land near Interstate 35 and … Read more

Pennsylvania’s youth business fair grew from 60 booths in 2022 to 100 in 2026; kids ages 5 to 16 handled their own products, pricing and sales with no adults behind the tables

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Pennsylvania's youth business fair grew from 60 booths in 2022 to 100 in 2026; kids ages 5 to 16 handled their own products, pricing and sales with no adults behind the tables

Representative image from Canva Pennsylvania’s youth business fair has grown from 60 booths in 2022 to 100 in 2026, turning a small community gathering into one of Central PA’s most visible celebrations of kid-led enterprise. Children aged 5 to 16 run their own stalls, handling products, pricing, marketing and sales with no adults behind the … Read more