Tommy Springer | Correspondent Rarely in nature do you see such a dichotomy of public opinion between animals of the same taxonomic order as there is between butterflies and moths. Both of these insects belong to the order Lepidoptera, but while butterflies are often used to signify beauty, tranquility, and […]
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South Africa combats unrest after ex-leader’s imprisonment | National and World News
JOHANNESBURG — South African police and the army struggled to bring order Wednesday to impoverished areas of South Africa rocked by weeklong unrest and days of looting sparked by the imprisonment last week of ex-President Jacob Zuma. More than 200 violent incidents happened in poor areas of the Kwa-Zulu-Natal and […]
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Bonita’s ‘National Identity’ exhibition details a prickly 2020
The theme — “National Identity” — had the ring of a paean to Americana, a stirring show of patriotism for the month in which we celebrate independence. That’s how Jennifer Perry, director of exhibitions at the Center for Visual Arts Bonita Springs, recalls setting the theme of the exhibition opening Friday, July 9. But her […]
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National register listing could be next for old Longfellow
There it sits, 110 years old and sturdy looking, a buff-colored Everett landmark visible from I-5. Preservationists have taken one more step in their dogged effort to save what was once Longfellow School — even as the school district and school board maintain control of its fate. On May 25, […]
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Watch now: Central Illinois celebrates National Doughnut Day | Food and Cooking
DECATUR — Six-year-old Thea Shanks and her mother Brittney travelled from Taylorville to Decatur’s Giggles on Merchant Street, unaware they had a treat awaiting them, a special doughnut. On Thursday, the downtown gift shop had already begun celebrating National Doughnut Day, with decorations and a Salvation Army bell ringer standing outside […]
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Costa Mesa murals draw national spotlight as city is named top destination for outdoor art
The national Men’s Journal magazine recently listed the city of Costa Mesa among its “top destinations for outdoor art,” alongside well-known metropolitan areas — Chicago, Houston and Philadelphia — and some under-the-radar spots, where murals encourage art appreciation al fresco. “Nicknamed the ‘City of the Arts,’ it appears no canvas […]
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As Summer Road Trip Season Kicks Off, National Survey from Erie Insurance Reveals Drivers’ Top 5 Concerns About Other Drivers | News
ERIE, Pa., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With Americans planning to hit the road over Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer, a national survey commissioned by Erie Insurance provides new insights about what drivers can expect to see on the road. The survey asked about everything from concerns about other […]
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As Summer Road Trip Season Kicks Off, National Survey from Erie Insurance Reveals Drivers’ Top 5 Concerns About Other Drivers | State
ERIE, Pa., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With Americans planning to hit the road over Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer, a national survey commissioned by Erie Insurance provides new insights about what drivers can expect to see on the road. The survey asked about everything from concerns about other […]
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Human remains found in 2 bears suspected in fatal Colorado attack | National
A 39-year-old Durango woman died after apparently being attacked by a black bear. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers say the attack happened sometime Friday night. DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Human remains were found in two of the three black bears euthanized after they were suspected of killing a Colorado woman […]
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Human remains found in 2 bears suspected in fatal Colorado attack | National News
A 39-year-old Durango woman died after apparently being attacked by a black bear. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers say the attack happened sometime Friday night. DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Human remains were found in two of the three black bears euthanized after they were suspected of killing a Colorado woman […]
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Missouri’s Long Fight Over Voting Rules Is Now Part Of A Larger National Battle
The same day last month that Georgia’s legislature passed a controversial new voting bill, Missouri’s Republican-led House approved one of its own. It would impose strict photo ID and other requirements on voting. Both bills are part of a wave of measures proposed across the country after the 2020 elections, […]
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The National Weather Service’s #SafePlaceSelfie Day
Severe weather season is underway across parts of the country. Although southeastern Wisconsin doesn’t see its peak severe season until June, now is the time to talk about severe weather safety plans. April 7 is Safe Place Selfie day. The National Weather Service is encouraging people across the country to […]
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Global environmental disruption is most underappreciated national security threat
When we think of threats to America’s national security, the first thing that comes to mind for most is threats from foreign adversaries. And yet there is another kind of national security threat. The culprit: A microscopic virus that jumped from wildlife to people caused by “zoonotic spillover,” driven by […]
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Finger Lakes could become the country’s next national heritage area
CLOSE Taughannock Falls, near Ithaca, is the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi. The National Park Service invites public input on a feasibility study that will be used to determine whether the Finger Lakes region could become a national heritage area. Unlike national parks, people actually live in the large landscapes the […]
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French National Assembly Passes Anti-Extremism Bill Proposing Stricter Rules for Religion| National Catholic Register
PARIS, France — The French National Assembly has passed a bill that backers say will counter extremism and separatism, especially among French Muslims. However, the bill includes stricter controls on religion, bars religious symbols in some circumstances, and places strict regulations on homeschooling. The bill, titled “Supporting respect for the […]
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French National Assembly Backs Law to Combat Islamist Extremism
It bans so called “virginity certificates,” provided by some doctors for traditional religious marriages, and demands respect of the equality of men and women. Condoning terrorism becomes an offense that may lead to a ban on holding public office. In the article that prompted the most virulent debate, and over […]
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Downtown Kent goes Red for National Heart Month | Latest Updates
Downtown Kent has hearts lining the streets and filling window fronts for National Heart Month. Main Street Kent was inspired by the American Heart Association’s National Heart Month to create an event called “Kent Goes Red.” Acorn Alley also joined in the festivities. Brynne Mann The event was designed for […]
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National Trust’s scheme where children educated workers on colonial history was funded by taxpayer
The National Trust’s controversial ‘colonial countryside’ project which has examined links between the trust’s stately homes and Britain’s imperial past was funded with £160,000 taxpayers’ and lottery money, the Sunday Telegraph can reveal. The project with Leicester University – titled ‘Colonial Countryside: Reinterpreting English Country Houses’ – received £99,600 from […]
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Could the COVID-19 memorial on the National Mall become permanent?
As the nation mourns the loss of more than 400,000 Americans — as of Tuesday — to the coronavirus pandemic, people began calling for a temporary memorial in honor of the deceased to stay permanent. Tuesday night, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris held a lighting ceremony of […]
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Wisconsin State Capitol boarded up, National Guard mobilized following violence at US Capitol
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, WI (WDJT ) — Windows at the state Capitol were boarded up Monday as a “precautionary measure” following violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Gov. Tony Evers also authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support Wisconsin’s Capitol Police. Members of […]