The NSW Treasurer has urged motorists to do their research before refueling and has claimed that refueling at cheaper stations can save drivers up to $800 a year. Matt Kean’s advice comes as a six-month rebate on a fuel tax is due to end on Wednesday. He said prices can vary by as much as … Read more
Park goers who were cooling off in a fountain at Philadelphia’s Love Park on Friday were shocked when they had a close encounter with an alligator. The reptile, which was being walked on a leash by a girl, seemed to be trying to beat the heat under the cooling spray from the fountain. Wally the … Read more
Some wildlife watchers in parts of New York state are claimed as they are No a case of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf!” Really I was a wolf. The Associated Press reports that after New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officials maintained a large canine killed by a hunter in Otsego County last winter … Read more
With more and more people shopping from home, mistakes can sometimes happen. We’ve all had a bad delivery or two. But usually, we’re talking about an Amazon mix-up, or maybe your grocery order is missing a few key items. Sometimes your package is stolen by pirates. However, when something that is actually alive and breathing … Read more
Top-of-the-line books and craftsa Rastafarian and Pan-African store just off 53rd Street, has closed its Hyde Park location, but its owner says they plan to return to the neighborhood eventually. The store, which was also a longtime community space and publisher, closed its doors at 5206 S. Harper Ave. on Sept. 4, ending a 17-year … Read more
A flea is a very small insect that survives by feeding on animal or human blood. Their bites can cause itching and irritation. Fleas can infect people or pets with germs that cause flea-borne typhus, plague, or cat-scratch disease. The life cycle of a flea General life cycle of fleas. (CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND … Read more
Finextra went behind the scenes at NayaOne to quiz Ambar Vitelli, head of strategic partnerships, about the qualities the fintech is looking for in new hires. NayaOne specializes in forging partnerships and offering products across the financial sector by employing fintech-as-a-service and cloud technologies. The company helps banks, companies, and regulators develop services in digital … Read more
Transgender Pride Flag (via Alexander Grey/Unsplash) Fairfax County Public Schools is reviewing new draft policies that would limit schools’ ability to support transgender students. Unveiled Friday afternoon (September 16), the Virginia Department of Education’s proposal Model 2022 policies directs schools to refer to parents to determine accommodations for LGBTQ students, including names and pronouns staff … Read more
We seem to have some very unpatriotic wildlife in New York. A New York state county politician claims curious raccoons have entered his house on three separate occasions in the past few weeks. WHEC says that the hungry animals have targeted the legislator’s house, and eaten his food, and searched his personal belongings. By his … Read more
An illustration by the Harpe brothers shows two men who look both animal and human. And no wonder. While the Harpe brothers are largely forgotten today, a Bowling Green newspaper in 1894 called them “inhuman fiends” and “the bloodiest criminals that have ever darkened the pages of Kentucky history.” It’s perhaps an apt description of … Read more
Shabana Azmi is a source of inspiration for generations of women and men. She pays a lot of attention to the young generation. How do I write about Shabana Azmi? The name evokes so many currents of thought, personal and professional. I have known her closely for over forty years. Shabana Azmi, an unparalleled powerhouse … Read more
Kigali, Rwanda — The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program has supported nearly 40,000 youth and by 2030 will double its reach to 100,000 youth, primarily in Africa. The Mastercard Foundation celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Launched in 2012, the Program began as a $500 million initiative to develop the next generation … Read more
(BPRW) CISCO MAKES $5 MILLION COMMITMENT TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK ENTREPRENEURS The commitment will boost the Center for Black Entrepreneurship, located at Spelman and Morehouse Colleges, and catalyze the Center’s graduate programming at Clark Atlanta University. (Black PR wire) WASHINGTON DC- Recently, the Black Economic Alliance Foundation (BEA Foundation), a national nonprofit … Read more
Readers can offer their opinions on Morning Read stories or anything else in the world of golf. Email [email protected] and include your name and hometown. Letters can be edited for length and clarity. It’s the shotguns, not 54 holes You missed the main problem with LIV’s format (“LIV Golf prides itself on 54-hole events, to … Read more
Possible coyote den in San Rafael; multiple sightings by residents There have been multiple sightings of coyotes in San Rafael, prompting wildlife experts to warn residents that there could be a wild animal den nearby. Amanda Quintana reports SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – There have been multiple sightings of coyotes in San Rafael, prompting wildlife experts … Read more
A new credit card code is a first step in preventing gun violence, advocates say By: Becky Sullivan | NPR Published in: Thursday, September 15, 2022