- Associated Press
Argentine president begins unusual visit to Spain, snubbing officials and courting the far-right
Even before kicking off a three-day visit to Madrid on Friday, Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei stirred controversy, accusing the socialist government of bringing “poverty and death” to Spain and weighing in on corruption allegations against the prime minister's wife. The brash economist has no plans to meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during his three days in the Spanish capital — nor the Spanish king, nor any other government official. Instead, he'll attend a far-right summit Sunday hosted by Sánchez's fiercest political opponent, the Vox party.
- The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
Downtown officer highlights graffiti case
May 17—TRAVERSE CITY — A teenage graffiti artist is being charged with causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage to businesses in downtown Traverse City. Traverse City Police say a 16-year-old boy from Leroy drove to Traverse City and spray-painted various businesses periodically from January 2023 through January 2024, when he was caught by the downtown community police officer. The teen ...
- The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.
TWIN LAKES: Lawsuit against county, township heats up
May 17—TRAVERSE CITY — The lawsuit against Grand Traverse County and Long Lake Township over ownership of Twin Lakes Park took another turn this week when the plaintiffs' attorney submitted a written settlement offer. At issue is whether the 2023 transfer of the 176-acre park from the county to the township was legal, and whether that transfer violates the rights of nearby homeowners. Two ...
