Andrew Roth

6 days ago | taipeitimes.com | Andrew Roth

By Andrew Roth / The Guardian, WASHINGTON The Israeli plan to occupy and depopulate Gaza might not be identical to US President Donald Trump’s vision of a new riviera, but his inspiration and the US’ walkaway diplomacy have ushered Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the precipice of a dire new chapter in the Israel-Gaza war.

6 days ago | wkar.org | Andrew Roth

Chengdu Teahouse in Old Town Lansing had been open just a few weeks when owner Elyse Ribbons found out that two of her suppliers would no longer export their products to the United States, citing tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump. Ribbons opened the teahouse in late February, aiming to create a “third space” for people to gather socially.

6 days ago | wkar.org | Andrew Roth

Lansing’s parks director says the city’s cemeteries will likely operate at a loss for the foreseeable future as more people turn to cremation. Parks and Recreation Director Brett Kaschinske said the move toward cremation is part of a national trend driven in part by families not being able to afford the higher cost of full burials. But that also means less revenue for the city, even as costs for labor and maintenance continue to rise.

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Andrew Roth

JD Vance has said that Russia is asking for “too much” in its negotiations with Ukraine in the latest sign of growing frustration from Washington with ceasefire talks to end the war between the two countries. Speaking at a security conference of senior military and diplomatic leaders in Washington, the US vice-president said that the White House is focused on getting the two sides to hold direct talks and is ready to walk away if certain benchmarks are not reached.

1 week ago | wkar.org | Andrew Roth

Eaton County will likely have to eliminate its road patrol and animal control services after voters rejected a proposed millage to fund them. The millage would have raised about $10 million for Eaton County in its first year. Spokesperson Logan Bailey said the county didn’t communicate its financial struggles early enough, relying on leftover federal funds received during the COVID-19 pandemic to balance its budget for the past few years.