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What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Most working women in the U.S. believe they are disadvantaged when it comes to earning competitive wages, but many men hold a different view, according to a new AP-NORC poll. Equal pay emerged as a major source of concern for working women in the poll and an area where men ...

Four different cruise ships docking in Escanaba 39 times this season

ESCANABA — This spring — starting on May 3 — we will welcome our first cruise ship of the 2026 season. The Victory I will arrive at the North Shore Marine Terminal & Logistics Dock (behind the Escanaba Public Library), and its passengers and crew members will enjoy the sights and ...

Jury says Meta guilty of putting profit over safety

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its social media platforms. The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, and as jurors in a federal court ...

Delta County welcomes Bald Eagle HD

ESCANABA — Bald Eagle Harley-Davidson held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday at its new location at 4473 U.S. 2, which formerly housed Country Roads Furniture & Gifts. Members of the media, Delta County Ambassadors, and the public attended to see the motorcycle dealer’s ...

Lake Effect Inn: a hidden gem, welcoming in any season

CURTIS — Lake Effect Inn is a prime vacation stay for people looking for a cozy home base while visiting the Upper Peninsula. Tasha Stielstra, who also operates Nature’s Kennel Dog Sled Racing and Adventures, purchased the house-turned-bed-and-breakfast at W17266 Main St. less than a ...

‘Child care deserts’ can harm families’ economic security

LANSING – For thousands of Michigan families, finding child care is not just difficult: It can determine whether parents can keep their jobs at all. About two thirds of children in the state under age 6 – more than 400,000 kids – have all their parents in the workforce, making child ...