2024

TL/DR - A Michigan couple, who are planning to create a green burial forest, have won a court battle against a township that wanted to block it. The couple intends to start a 40-acre forest cemetery, where bodies would be buried in biodegradable caskets without embalming. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the township had improperly denied…

TL/DR - The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has cancelled the 'Music on Third' event scheduled for August 15. This decision was taken due to current public health concerns. Future events will be evaluated as the summer progresses. Marquette DDA Calls Off Music on Third Event Slated for Aug. 15 Marquette Downtown Development…

TL/DR - The article criticizes a number of US Supreme Court decisions, particularly focusing on those concerning campaign finance, voting rights, and union rights. The author suggests remedies such as enacting laws to limit the court's power, passing constitutional amendments, and increasing the number of justices. The article concludes by…

TL/DR - Columbia University's President, Minouche Shafik, has resigned following protests on campus over the Israel-Hamas war. The protests drew widespread attention, leading to criticism and fallout. Shafik's resignation comes months after the start of the unrest. Columbia University President Resigns Amid Israel-Hamas War Protests The…