Ely Callaway's lost memoir goes on sale in March with an AI-generated audiobook
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Ely Callaway was about much more than a golf company that created 'Big Bertha,' the driver that changed an industry.
He was the chief procurement officer for all Army uniforms during World War II and became president of the largest American textile company. He bought a vineyard in Southern California and turned it into a wine business so successful that Queen Elizabeth II asked for a second glass.
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Outdoors Notebook: North Dakota high school clay target tourney underway
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Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, and Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, sent a letter this week to Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and Commanding General of the Army Corps Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, highlighting the need for immediate action to address the staffing shortfalls at recreation sites managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. According to a news release from Cramer's office, Corps-managed recreation sites across the country face reduced hours or full closures after a hiring freeze that the U.S. Department of Defense implemented Feb. 28. The freeze restricts the Corps from hiring the seasonal staff needed to safely manage boat ramps, campgrounds and swimming areas. The Corps has requested Secretary Driscoll use his waiver authority to allow seasonal hires. Dated June 11, the letter from Cramer and Alsobrooks urges the Army to approve a waiver request from the Corps, allowing it to bring on seasonal workers. Under current policy, the secretary of defense has authorized service secretaries to grant waivers for positions essential to public safety. Cramer and Alsobrooks are chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee. "Every year, outdoor recreation contributes more than $1 trillion to the economy and supports over 5 million jobs," the senators wrote. "Limiting access to Army Corps recreation sites hampers this economic engine and has adverse impacts on communities who depend on the reliable summer influx of visitors. However, this is about much more than merely the economic implications. Outdoor recreation is a way for people to engage with nature, spend quality-time with family, and boost their physical and mental health." If the waiver authority is not utilized, several Corps-managed recreation areas in North Dakota will be partially or fully closed for the summer season due to staffing shortages, according to the news release from Cramer's office. This includes the East Totten Trail and Wolf Creek at Lake Sakakawea, Beaver Creek and Hazelton at Lake Oahe and East Ashtabula Crossing, Eggerts Landing and West Ashtabula Crossing at Lake Ashtabula. BISMARCK — North Dakota state law requires youth ages 12 to 15 to pass the state's boating basics course in order to operate a boat or personal watercraft with at least a 10-horsepower motor by themselves. According to a news release from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, the course is available for home-study from the department at Two commercial providers also offer the course online, and links to those sites are on the boat and water safety education page of the Game and Fish website at While the home-study course is free, there is a fee to take it online, the department said. The online provider charges for the course, not the Game and Fish Department. The fee remains with the online provider. The course covers legal requirements, navigation rules, getting underway, accidents and special topics such as weather, rules of the road, laws, life saving and first aid, the department said. CORVALLIS, Ore. — New research strongly suggests policymakers should view outdoor recreation spaces not as luxuries but as essential public health infrastructure, according to a news release from Oregon State University. Led by Oregon State scientists, the study analyzed behavior and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and found that outdoor recreation's mental health benefits were significant and measurable. The research, published in PLOS One , is part of the Play2Cope project led by OSU's HEAL research lab, which has been investigating leisure engagement patterns among U.S. adults during the pandemic. Xiangyou (Sharon) Shen directs the lab, which collected data through an online survey from a sample representative of the adult population by age, sex and race in early 2021, a period characterized by the peak of the second wave of COVID-19 cases and an early stage of vaccination rollout. "The new study, along with another from our group published six months earlier in SAGE Open , provides a comprehensive picture of how Americans engaged in and adapted their outdoor recreation behaviors during one of the most challenging periods in recent history," said Shen, an assistant professor in the OSU College of Forestry. The researchers learned that reduced outdoor recreation was directly associated with higher levels of perceived stress and depressive symptoms, while more frequent outdoor activities predicted better well-being. According to the OSU news release, the research found that 68% of survey respondents said near-home activities such as walking and gardening were their most frequent outdoor recreation, compared with just 32% engaging in traditional outdoor sports or nature-based activities. Walking accounted for 57% of all reported outdoor recreational activities. Colby Parkinson, now a doctoral student at Penn State, helped lead the research while finishing his studies at Oregon State. The project also included Oregon State's Megan MacDonald, Sam Logan and Lydia Gorrell and Kreg Lindberg of OSU-Cascades, the news release indicated. ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources K9 Unit has expanded by four dogs and handlers. In a news release, the DNR said the expansion has increased its ability many times over to detect aquatic invasive species, locate lost people, detect possible game and fish violations and assist local law enforcement agencies with their evidence-detection needs. Following several months of intensive training, the four teams earned their detection certification in late May and doubled the number of DNR dog/handler teams working throughout Minnesota. The newly certified teams include: * CO Cassie Block and K9 Jet, currently stationed in Willmar but will be stationed in Two Harbors beginning later this month. 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Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Ram Brand Launches 'Never Stop Being American' Marketing Campaign, New Brand Ethos 'Nothing Stops Ram'
"Never Stop Being American" marketing campaign takes off across broadcast and Ram brand's social media channels Campaign celebrates America, its people, pastimes and traditions, formally introduces the Ram brand's new tagline, "Nothing Stops Ram" Set to a custom version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the spot launches on Flag Day UFC's Dana White narrates the Ram brand anthem Launch follows on the heels of brand's recent announcements that the HEMI® V-8 has returned to Ram and Ram brand is back in NASCAR Ram brand to take part in America250 yearlong celebration as exclusive truck sponsor AUBURN HILLS, Mich. , June 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It's not the 4th of July yet, but the Ram brand is already setting off the fireworks! On the heels of the brand's highly anticipated and long-awaited news that the HEMI® V-8 is making a comeback and that Ram brand is back in NASCAR, Ram is launching its new marketing campaign, "Never Stop Being American," and with it, even more attitude with the brand's new tagline, "Nothing Stops Ram." "Never Stop Being American" screams red, white and blue. Set to a custom version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Kenny Wayne Shepherd and narrated by UFC's Dana White, the 60-second spot, launching on Flag Day, explodes with fireworks, HEMI V-8s, NASCAR, tattooed grandmas, rodeos, burnouts, the Goodyear Blimp, the Ram Monster Truck, Ram trucks and fighter jets with patriotic smoke trails, mullets and blue suede shoes, just to name a few."Ram's new campaign, 'Never Stop Being an American,' is an ode to America, its people, its culture and time-honored traditions," said Olivier Francois, global chief marketing officer, Stellantis. "Launching it, and the new 'Nothing Stops Ram' tagline, sets the stage for an epic year for the brand that will be remembered for the HEMI V-8's comeback and return to NASCAR and, for the country, leading into America's 250th anniversary, in which Ram will play a leading role during the yearlong celebration as the event's exclusive truck partner." The news of the HEMI V-8 and NASCAR return was officially announced by Tim Kuniskis, global CEO of the Ram brand, during a live NASCAR event at the Michigan International Speedway on June 8."Last weekend, we let our Ram customers know that we heard them loud and clear, and the HEMI V-8 is back," said Kuniskis. "Nothing stops Americans, and nothing stops Ram, so when our drivers told us what they wanted in their trucks, we answered the call. This is just the start of what will be an unforgettable year for the brand and for our customers, which starts now by giving them what they've fought us to have, freedom of choice that includes the return of an iconic American powertrain." The "Never Stop Being American" marketing campaign was created in partnership with the Ram brand and Glue IQ, with Doner developing the "Nothing Stops Ram" tagline. Ram brand also launched its "Ram-Demption" campaign as part of last weekend's events at Michigan International Speedway, officially signaling the return of the HEMI V-8 and the brand's return to NASCAR. The 68-second video features Kuniskis behind the wheel of Ram's NASCAR concept truck at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina, with the iconic Goodyear Blimp and jets flying overhead. Different versions of the "Ram-Demption" video include 60-, 30- and 15-second spots, which are running across NASCAR media and the Ram brand's social media channels, in addition to a long-form video running on the Ram brand's YouTube channel. "Ram-Demption" was created in partnership with Argonaut agency. The Ram brand will also play a big part in the festivities surrounding the 250th anniversary of America, announcing its exclusive truck brand partnership with America250, the bipartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Ram brand will also play a big part in the festivities surrounding the 250th anniversary of America, announcing its exclusive truck brand partnership last month with America250, the bipartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ram brand will play a central role in the yearlong celebration, which includes providing trucks that move America250 official events across the country​. In addition, the Ram brand will reveal a limited-edition A250 vehicle within its truck portfolio to commemorate the yearlong celebration. More details will be announced as the celebration continues throughout the brand's parent company, formerly named after Walter P. Chrysler, celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 6, 2025. Ram BrandRam offers a full lineup of pickups and commercial vehicles; the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab and ProMaster Ram Light-Duty and Heavy Duty pickups are considerably improved for 2025 and offer new products in the fastest growing segment within the pickup space—Sport Trucks. Ram introduced the largest variety of off-road performance trucks the brand has ever offered, including the new Ram 1500 RHO with more horsepower per dollar than any other performance off-road the commercial business, Ram is launching the new 2025 Chassis Cab line with improvements to help customers and upfitters. Ram Professional is making considerable changes in process, execution and resources with a focus on commercial offerings, dedicated B2B-focused expertise, and sales and service support, which are critical to growing in this continues to outperform the competition, setting the benchmark in the most important areas for truck buyers: Segment-first: 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel Most luxurious: Ram 1500 Tungsten with air suspension, 24-way massage seats and 540 horsepower Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty: Best ride and handling with five-link solid rear axle with available, segment-exclusive, active-level air suspension Ram 1500 RHO: Best off-road performance per dollar Ram ProMaster: The most cargo space available in any traditional full size cargo van Ram Power Wagon: Most off-road capable full-size pickup Ram is improving market competitiveness and growth while maintaining pricing power through products, services and electrified offerings. Aligned under the global presence of the Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle organization, Ram currently offers a wide range of products globally, from the Ram 700 compact pickup to the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab and a range of ProMaster is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit Follow Ram and company news and video on:Company blog: website: Truck brand: @RamTrucks, @StellantisNAYouTube: For more information, please visit the Stellantis media site for North America at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Stellantis Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Chicago Tribune
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- Chicago Tribune
Trump OKs Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel with security guarantees
President Donald Trump's Friday executive order inches Nippon Steel one step closer to a planned investment in U.S. Steel, with the caveat that the Japanese company must follow a 'national security agreement' submitted by the federal government. The terms of the national security agreement weren't detailed in the order, but U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel said in a joint statement that the agreement lays out that approximately $11 billion in new investments will be made by 2028 and includes giving the U.S. government a 'golden share' — essentially veto power to ensure the country's national security interests are protected. Former President Joe Biden cited national security concerns in December when he denied the deal before leaving office. During their respective campaigns, Trump and former Vice President Kamala Harris both said they planned to block the acquisition of U.S. Steel. However, in February, Trump began to try to undo Biden's actions, saying Nippon would drop its $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel to make an 'investment, rather than a purchase,' according to Post-Tribune archives. The companies thanked the Trump Administration for supporting the partnership. 'This partnership will bring a massive investment that will support our communities and families for generations to come,' the statement said. 'We look forward to putting our commitments into action to make American steelmaking and manufacturing great again.' Gary Mayor Eddie Melton, who has been supportive of the deal from the beginning, called the investment 'a pivotal moment for Gary and steelworkers across Northwest Indiana.' 'This development brings hope to steelmaking communities around the country,' Melton said in an emailed statement. 'As the child of a steelworker, I understand firsthand what this means for families who depend on good-paying union jobs. 'This historic partnership with one of our nation's oldest allies delivers exactly what the American steel industry needs — $11 billion in new investments that will ensure the longevity of our facilities, drive environmental sustainability in the process, and protect careers for the next generation of steelworkers.' Melton said he's hopeful that as the details of this partnership emerge, they will provide even greater assurance to workers and their families. United Steelworkers leadership has remained skeptical of a potentiall deal between the two steel companies for months, and last week, the USW filed an information request about the partnership, saying in a statement that union leadership 'have seen nothing credible' about the deal, 'including whether it meaningfully differs from Nippon's initial proposal to acquire U.S. Steel and make it a wholly owned subsidiary.' 'Neither Nippon nor the White House has provided any details on where, exactly, proposed investments will be directed or what kind of accountability or oversight there will be to ensure Nippon makes good on its promises,' said a USW letter to its members. 'We also have seen nothing suggesting that Nippon has backed away from its demand that it would be permitted to pull out of promised investments if we exercise our legal rights during negotiations fighting for a fair contract.' Nippon Steel has never said it was backing off its bid to buy and control U.S. Steel as a wholly owned subsidiary. In August, it was announced that Nippon Steel would invest $300 million into Gary Works. A Nippon executive later said the company would invest $1 billion into the local facility. The companies have completed a U.S. Department of Justice review and received all necessary regulatory approvals, according to Trump's statement. The order said the draft agreement was submitted to U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel on Friday. The two companies must successfully execute the agreement as decided by the Treasury Department and other federal agencies that are part of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States by the closing date of the transaction. The order signed Friday by Trump said the CFIUS review provided 'credible evidence' that Nippon Steel 'might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States,' but such risks might be 'adequately mitigated' by approving the proposed national security agreement. The order doesn't detail the perceived national security risk and only provides a timeline for the national security agreement. The White House declined to provide details on the terms of the agreement. Trump has promised that U.S. Steel will keep its headquarters in Pittsburgh, but the companies offered few details on how the golden share would work and what investments would be made. Trump said Thursday that he would as president have 'total control' of what U.S. Steel did as part of the investment, then he said that the deal would preserve '51% ownership by Americans.' Trump added that he was 'a little concerned' about what presidents other than him would do with their golden share, 'but that gives you total control.'
