See the major West Michigan road projects to watch in 2025

WEST MICHIGAN – While the winter snow has orange cone season far from most Michiganders’ minds, some upcoming construction zones this year in the Grand Rapids area will result in months-long closures for motorists. One of the most significant projects is the approximately $70 million rebuild of U.S. 131 in Byron Township. The Michigan Department […]

Detailed delights: Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kurashiki, Imabari, Naoshima

My preconception of major Japanese cities was that they were dense, restless, illuminated, clean, cartoonified and populated by diligent, friendly and highly respectful people. I can confidently say after my first week that this opinion has proved quite accurate. Naoshima Contemporary Art Museum by Tadao Ando, Naoshima. The stairs are carefully considered during design, not fitted […]

Trump and TSMC announce $100 billion plan to build five new US factories

TSMC plans $100 billion investment in United States CEO announces the plan during meeting with Trump Investment will include new chip factories TSMC shares decline as investors weigh higher US costs WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) – Taiwan semiconductor company TSMC plans to make a fresh $100 billion investment in the United States that involves building […]