Western Michigan University’s Merchandising Opportunities and Design Association (MODA) hosted their annual fall fashion show Oct. 24 in the Student Center ballroom. This year’s theme was “Written in the Stars” and it aimed to convey an astrological theme. “It’s kind of just overviewing the celestial vibe that we’re trying to bring,” said MODA President Laura…
Chicago soybean prices reached a 15-month high following news of a trade truce with China. China has agreed to purchase tens of millions of tons of U.S. soybeans over the next few years. The deal could help Chinese demand for U.S. soybeans return to previous levels by the 2026/27 season. Chicago soybeans hit a 15-month…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping used their first meeting since Trump returned to office to agree to a temporary truce on their trade tensions, stopping short of a full agreement but dialing back some of their harshest mutual countermeasures. It leaves the U.S.-China trade relationship only slightly worse than it was…
When we look for new phones to replace our current ones, we’re usually comparing features like cameras, screen size and battery life. But this year, design has become a big factor, with phone manufacturers shipping slim designs that people are falling in love with when they get their hands on them. The Apple iPhone Air…
Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email Donald Trump has repeatedly called the proliferation of nuclear weapons “the n-word,” his way of warning that speaking “nuclear” into existence puts the world on…
Shares of specialty construction contractor company EMCOR (NYSE:EME) fell 13.8% in the morning session after the company reported strong third-quarter results but provided a full-year revenue forecast that failed to impress investors. The specialty construction contractor posted third-quarter revenues of $4.30 billion, a 16.4% increase from the same period in the previous year. Earnings per…
Chronic inflammation can be the sneaky culprit behind plenty of annoyances, from bloating to stiffness in your joints. Focusing your diet on anti-inflammatory ingredients, healthy fats and nutrient-dense foods can help ward off these symptoms, and these soup recipes are a great place to start.. Plus, we made sure to include fiber-rich ingredients like white…
The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would set the lowest refugee admissions cap in U.S. history, allocating just 7,500 spots for this fiscal year, mostly for Afrikaners who it has claimed are facing racial discrimination in South Africa for being White. The previous lowest refugee ceiling was set by the first Trump administration in…
Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ are streaming devices that have third-party software installed in them, allowing users to watch premium content from providers such as Sky, TNT Sport, Disney+ and Netflix for free. The use of these devices is a “serious crime” and police forces across the UK and Ireland, as well as…
Fall fashion is all about texture, comfort, and personality. This season, forget chasing trends—we’re owning all three and then some. It’s the time of year to embrace bold fabrics that hug, drape, and sway; layering that feels effortless rather than overthought; and colors that radiate main-character energy without trying too hard. The best fall dresses…