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A recent poll has found that many Americans believe they live in the Midwest, even when they are geographically located in other regions. States such as Wyoming, Montana, and Arkansas have a surprising number of citizens who identify as Midwesterners. This perception of the Midwest as a state of mind rather than a specific location on a map has led to confusion and disagreement among locals. The Midwest is a diverse region with major cities, cultural contributions, and a reputation for friendliness and traditional values. The boundaries of the Midwest are more open to interpretation compared to other regions in the United States. [Extracted from the article]

Ford Motor's proposed $3.5 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, has faced opposition from local residents and experienced setbacks. The project, which was expected to create 2,500 jobs, was paused by Ford in September and later resumed in a scaled-down version in November. The plant would use licensed technology from Chinese battery manufacturer CATL, which has raised concerns among opponents. While proponents highlight the potential economic benefits and job creation, the project's future remains uncertain. [Extracted from the article]

The U.S. Army has overturned the convictions of 110 Black soldiers who were charged with mutiny, murder, and assault in a Texas riot in 1917. Nineteen soldiers were executed, and the rest received life sentences. The Army Board for Correction of Military Records reviewed the convictions and recommended vacating all of them. The soldiers' service records will now show that they were honorably discharged, and this change could potentially allow reparations to be made to eligible descendants. The soldiers were sent to Houston to guard a military training center and faced racial discrimination and segregation. The riot occurred after a Black soldier was mistreated by white police officers, and the soldiers believed they were protecting the Black community from a possible white mob. The Army's investigation found that some of the white victims were killed by random fire during the panic, and others were killed as the soldiers marched toward a Black neighborhood. The Army charged 118 Black soldiers with mutiny, and 110 of them were convicted. Historians argue that the Army rushed to judgment and that justice was not served. [Extracted from the article]

Jared Golden, a Democratic U.S. representative from Maine, has changed his stance on assault-style weapons after a mass shooting in Lewiston. Golden, a former Marine, previously viewed the AR-15 as a weapon for self-defense but now supports a ban on assault rifles. He apologized to the people of Lewiston and called on Congress to take action. Golden still supports gun rights but believes that assault-style weapons have no place outside of warfare. His change of position may have an impact on the gun-control debate in Congress. [Extracted from the article]

A funeral was held in Bridgeview, Illinois for a 6-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in what police are calling a hate crime. The attacker targeted the boy and his mother because they were Muslims. The family's landlord has been charged in the attack, which occurred on Saturday. The boy's mother survived the attack and is expected to recover. The incident has raised concerns about hate-fueled violence and has prompted a federal hate-crimes investigation. President Biden condemned the attack and emphasized that such acts of hate have no place in America. The FBI has reported an increase in threats against Jews and Muslims since the conflict between Hamas and Israel. The funeral service mourned the boy's death and some speakers criticized government officials and the media for exacerbating antipathy toward Muslims. The incident has also led to discussions about Islamophobia and the impact of media coverage on public perception. [Extracted from the article]

Photo: Gregory Bull/Associated Press The history of military fitness standards shows it has always been as much art as science when it comes to judging whether a corporal is considered too corpulent to serve. Twice a year, all members of the U.S. armed forces must pass a physical fitness test. Keywords: a-hed; wsj-usnews; North America; United States; Political/General News; National/Public Security; Armed Forces; Physical/Mental Fitness; Health; Living/Lifestyle EN a-hed wsj-usnews North America United States Political/General News National/Public Security Armed Forces Physical/Mental Fitness Health Living/Lifestyle N.PAG N.PAG 1 10/04/23 20231002 NES 231002 The Pentagon is doing a gut check on how it decides if a soldier is fit. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: ahed; wsj-usnews; Sports Equipment; Sporting Facilities/Venues; Sports/Recreation Centers; Consumer Goods; Leisure/Arts/Hospitality; Leisure/Travel Goods; Sports Goods; Bowls/Petanque EN ahed wsj-usnews Sports Equipment Sporting Facilities/Venues Sports/Recreation Centers Consumer Goods Leisure/Arts/Hospitality Leisure/Travel Goods Sports Goods Bowls/Petanque N.PAG N.PAG 1 01/16/23 20230111 NES 230111 Alley owners are replacing aging pinsetting equipment with systems that use bowling pins tethered to a string; tests show they are harder to topple MILWAUKEE - A tougher breed of bowling pinis popping up at alleys in the U.S. and abroad. Ahed, wsj-usnews, Sports Equipment, Sports/Recreation Centers, Sporting Facilities/Venues, Leisure/Arts/Hospitality, Leisure/Travel Goods, Sports Goods, Consumer Goods, Bowls/Petanque. [Extracted from the article]