Joran van der Sloot Admits to Murdering Natalee Holloway, Says Mother

TL/DR - Joran van der Sloot has confessed in a Birmingham federal court to the 2005 murder of Natalee Holloway in Aruba. Long suspected of involvement in Holloway's disappearance, van der Sloot had also pleaded guilty to extorting Holloway’s mother, Beth. Van der Sloot is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence in Peru for a separate murder,…

$2.5K Boosts Parenting, Nutrition Classes at Local Orgs

TL/DR - Two nonprofits in Ottawa and Allegan counties, Michigan, have received grants of $2,500 each from The Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP). The funds, part of the Tackling Health Care Disparities in Michigan Grant Program, will go to the Kids’ Food Basket organization and the Outdoor Discovery Center Network. The former will use the…

Marquette Co-op’s Special Discounts for National Co-op Month

TL/DR - The Marquette Food Co-op in Michigan, established in 1971 and now having over 5,000 stakeholders, is celebrating National Co-op Month by offering special deals. These deals include discounts on food items as well as incentives for individuals to become owners. The co-op was created by a group of people who wanted access to organic food…

Trump Promises Immigration Clampdown Citing Hamas Attacks

TL/DR - Former President Donald Trump announced his intention to reinstate an expanded travel ban on people from predominantly Muslim countries, suspend refugee resettlements, and deport individuals considered to have “jihadist sympathies” if he is re-elected. During his earlier presidency, Trump's signature policy limited travelers from seven…