Moscow is anticipating difficult relations with the European Union given the politicians put forward to lead the bloc over the years ahead, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Kaja Kallas, the Estonian prime minister pencilled in to head the bloc’s foreign policy unit, had not to date stood out through her diplomatic skills, Peskov […]
North Carolina House Republicans on Wednesday advanced a series of constitutional amendments that would limit the governor’s appointments powers, specify that only citizens can vote and further cement the state’s voter ID requirement. The amendments dealing with elections would have essentially no tangible impact on state law, but critics have charged they could be a […]
Yamaha has unveiled two new high-end acoustic guitars, the FS9 M and FS9 R, which the firms says represents its “top-tier craft”. The FS9 is a concert-sized acoustic guitar that combines aesthetic influences from Japanese Kumiki woodworking (a method of intricate joinery) and high-end appointments into a fingerstyle-friendly build. The two models share all solid-wood […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed three new deputy ministers to the country’s Defence Ministry, including a woman who is believed to be a distant relative. Anna Tsivileva, whose maiden name is Putina, is to be responsible for housing construction and social security for members of the armed forces. Another new deputy minister, Pavel Fradkov, […]
State Sen. Steve Roberts says he didn’t block the candidates because of their resumes but because of a lack of communication from the governor’s office (photo submitted). Four gubernatorial nominations to state boards have been withdrawn by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson because of opposition by state Sen. Steve Roberts, the governor’s spokesperson said in an […]
The North Carolina DMV is rolling out new changes to crack down on “no-show” appointments, Channel 9′s affiliate WTVD reports. ALSO READ: Charlotte Fire Department seeking more than 100 firefighters People who book their appointment online will have 15 minutes to confirm their appointment on their phones or computers. If not, it will be canceled. […]
Sharon Avery and Jeanie Hovland (Photo/Indian Commission Gaming) Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) on Monday announced the proposed appointments of Sharon Avery and Jeannie Hovland as Associate Commissioners to the National Indian Gaming Commission. Established in 1988, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act established the three-person National Indian Gaming Commission to support and […]
It makes sense to go to the doctor when you’re sick, but preventative visits are also an important part of keeping you healthy. “The goal of health should be prevention of any issues instead of reaction to an issue that has already come up,” Dr. Barbara Bawer, family medicine physician at the Ohio State University […]
Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Birmingham after just 83 days. The former England captain oversaw just two wins in 15 games as Blues went from sixth to 20th in the Championship. Here, we look at seven other high-profile managers who saw appointments go horribly wrong in short order. Claudio Ranieri – Fulham […]
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – The White House is gearing up for what could be President Joe Biden‘s last chance to put his stamp on the judiciary, as progressive advocates fret that he may fall short of appointing as many judges as former President Donald Trump did over his four-year term. With a November 2024 […]