U.S. job growth steady but slowing as small businesses struggle to hire

U.S. job growth remained steady in June, with 147,000 new positions added, above this year’s monthly average but below last year’s pace.

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CARLTON FLETCHER: Searching for diversity in a non-diverse environment

While raising my own kids, I often told fellow parents whose children attended private schools that even if I did have the money to place them in private schools --…

Carlton Fletcher Carlton Fletcher

Some tourists and business travelers may face up to $15,000 bond to enter US

US state department has plans to issue bonds for some tourism and business visas, according to a federal notice

Michael Sainato Michael Sainato

ESPN analyst questions Michigan’s college football playoff chances

It doesn't sound like everyone has confidence in Michigan.

Jon Conahan Jon Conahan

What’s Going On This Month: August 2025

Our guide to events, goings-on and things to do in Grand Rapids and all around West Michigan for the month of August.

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Scientists Finally Identify Killer Microbe Behind ‘Terrifying’ Sea Star Disease

A mysterious epidemic has wiped out billions of sea stars in recent years. A new study finally identifies the bacterium responsible.

Alexa Robles-Gil Alexa Robles-Gil

For more than a decade, sea stars died by the millions. Now we know what caused it.

Inside the years-long quest to catch a sea star killer.

Byrd Pinkerton Byrd Pinkerton

8BitDo’s first wireless Xbox controller is a surprise Rare collaboration

The controller even comes with a charging dock.

Tom Warren Tom Warren

San Antonio’s Ex-Mayor Doesn’t Mind if You Think He’s Boring

Ron Nirenberg is really, really into problem-solving (and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’).

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