Here is a list of upcoming historical events in and around Madison County: Friday, July 16 1 p.m. — The Hilltop House at Stone Quarry Hill Art Park will hosting a tour. The tour is an immersive experience that brings guests into the home from the multiple vantage points. The […]
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Housing, workforce, flood control among ideas for using pandemic aid in Cedar Rapids and Linn County
Jennifer Pratt, community development director for the city of Cedar Rapids, speaks Thursday at a news conference at the downtown public library to discuss funds awarded to the city and Linn County as part of the American Rescue Plan. Cedar Rapids will receiver over $28 million and Linn County will […]
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Local homes recognized among 2021 Parade of Homes – Shelby County Reporter
FROM STAFF REPORTS A number of Shelby County homes are featured in the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (GBAHB) 2021 Parade of Homes, which kicked off this past weekend. Earlier in the week, the Parade homes were judged and received recognition. Fifteen homes were designated with Gold or Silver […]
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Once shunned among antique collectors, this old thing is back in demand
Sometimes old things that were once shunned in the marketplace come back in fashion, as today’s parlor stove demonstrates. Sometimes the tide goes in the reverse direction, as with the antique bed, which holds some of its original value because of condition and relative rarity. The firewood box may increase […]
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Manchester, Concord Areas Among Hottest Real Estate Markets In Us, According To Report
Join over 50,000 brokers, groups & brokers on the industry-leading real estate expertise platform. PRG Real Estate’s fully-integrated funding and fund administration firm, delivering market-leading complete returns to buyers. REALTOR® Linda Brown and her husband David opened Eden Village, a tiny-home group offering everlasting housing and help providers to the […]
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Tensions increase among rival demonstrators in Huntington Beach
LOS ANGELES — Tensions began to increase around the Huntington Beach Pier on Sunday afternoon as people protesting a scheduled white supremacy rally clashed with Donald Trump supporters and individuals touting white supremacist beliefs. Several hundred people gathered in the plaza area at the base of the pier beginning Sunday […]
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Is The Pandemic Fueling A Rise In Suicide Attempts Among Kids? : Shots
An abrupt spike in suicide deaths among students in the Clark County School District has officials in the Las Vegas district wondering if pressures brought on by the coronavirus pandemic might have been part of what fueled the increase. Joe Buglewicz for NPR hide caption toggle caption Joe Buglewicz for […]
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Lebanon’s coronavirus lockdown stokes hunger, fear among desperate families
Shadia has run out of rice for her family of nine. The Syrian mother had hoped the 5 kilos she bought last week would be enough to feed them for the duration of the draconian national lockdown that Lebanon imposed Jan. 14 in response to surging coronavirus case numbers. More […]
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Stats don’t lie: Rutgers’ Myles Johnson ranks among best in Big Ten’s loaded group of big men
The Big Ten is the best league in college basketball season, and among the many things that make it such a gauntlet is the assortment of talented big men across its 14 teams. From Iowa’s Luka Garza to Michigan’s Hunter Dickinson to Illinois’ Kofi Cockburn to Purdue’s Trevion Williams … […]
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They’re among California’s oldest residents. So why are those younger getting vaccinated before them?
SAN JOSE, Calif. — At 91, Bob Stannard still lives on his own in his Gilroy ranch and reads the newspaper religiously from his living room sofa chair every morning, but his body doesn’t work quite the way it used to. Stannard has stage 4 prostate cancer. He’s also diabetic, […]
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2 men in high-profile photos among latest charged in DC riot
Two men accused of joining a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters that stormed the nation’s Capitol — one wearing a horned, fur hat and the other carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern — were charged Saturday, the latest arrests in Wednesday’s mayhem that left five people dead. The arrests […]
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Wilberforce ranks among colleges with best healthcare administration programs in the nation
The university is one of four colleges in Ohio to make the list, which is compiled by University Headquarters, a student resource guide. Wilberforce is listed ahead of such schools as Tulane University and the University of Nevada Las Vegas “This ranking recognizes the hard work and commitment of our […]
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Home-office deductions among tax breaks that can help during pandemic
CLOSE More people are working at home, and this may be an opportunity to deduct expenses related to having a home office. The COVID-19 pandemic and economy-lockdown measures have changed many aspects of daily life, possibly permanently. No surprise there. Less obvious are some of the tax breaks and other benefits that […]
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How to Make Custom Skins in Among Us
Among Us does not have a Steam workshop page, but players can still add mods to their game that create new outfits. Here’s a guide on how to do so. The recent surge in popularity Among Us has experienced led to a large influx of new players and an incredibly […]
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Novelist Lydia Millet among National Book Award finalists
NEW YORK – Stories of race, class and climate change were among the fiction finalists Tuesday for the 71st annual National Book Awards. The National Book Foundation, which presents the awards, announced five works in each of five categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translation and young people’s literature. None of the […]
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Report: Arizona among least safe for school reopening | News
A whole set of factors may make Arizona one of the most dangerous places in the country for children to go back to the classroom, according to a new report. The financial advice site WalletHub says its analysis of illnesses, spending and other classroom issues finds some things that Arizona appears […]
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what to see and by among 250 events across the capital this week
© Provided by Evening Standard Homes & Property London Craft Week launches today and offers the opportunity to find something special for your home, with more than 250 events across London involving 350-plus makers. There are in-person exhibitions showing real objects to see and buy, as well as online options […]
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China’s piggy bank, the National Social Security Fund, set to be among Ant Group’s top IPO investors
Ant Group is making room for China’s state pension fund, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), to buy shares during the financial technology giant’s blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the matter. The group is favouring long-term investors who backed the country’s […]
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COVID-19 Sparks Changes in Home Life Among US Families
2020 will undoubtedly be a year to remember, but no one could’ve predicted that it would also change the way people exist inside their homes. The deadly coronavirus pandemic has affected virtually all areas of life, and family life is no exception. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, home […]
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Malala Yousafzai, Steph Curry, Richard Branson among celebs hosting new themed book clubs
Book clubs, virtual or otherwise, are great in theory, but there’s always work involved for participants. Sometimes getting around to acquiring the book can take more time than actually reading it. And in celebrity book clubs, like those run by Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon, there isn’t a lot of discussion or debate online, […]