People camp on public lands on Oct. 13, 2023 just outside Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. Capitol Reef is the national park most affected by Utah’s biggest regional haze polluters. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) Utah’s coal-fired Hunter power plant is No. 1 in the country for contributing to haze in large national parks and […]
Canon Central and North Africa has teamed up with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) to launch the Women Who Empower Women campaign across Nigeria. The initiative aims to uplift and empower women in the imaging and print industries, offering workshops, networking events, and mentorship programs with Canon representatives and industry professionals. International Women’s Day, which […]
May 27—Phil Spiller Jr. joked that it was a “beautiful Navy day” as it began to rain over Riverbank Park in Westbrook. But the cold and constant drizzle did not stop hundreds from lining the city’s Main Street for the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremonies. On Monday, dozens of Memorial Day events were held […]
Scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium partnered with 13 veterans affiliated with Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge this month to plant slower-growing boulder corals that provide the framework for a healthy coral reef ecosystem in the Florida Keys. “Most people when they think of coral they think of those branching corals… the elkhorn, the staghorn, but […]
(BCN) – Nine Bay Area prosecutors will share $3.7 million in state grants to develop and implement wage theft enforcement programs, the state Department of Industrial Relations said Friday. El Sobrante man obtains over $1M in fraudulent relief funds to allegedly ‘enrich himself’ The department said in a press release that the grants will enable […]
Memorial Day might be the unofficial start of summer for families across the nation, but it’s true purpose is to allow friends and family of fallen service members to honor and commemorate those that have passed away. Among those honored by the city of Phoenix is Arizona native Lori Piestewa, who was the first Native […]
Russia has pulled combat forces from Africa to support its new offensive in the Kharkiv region. Africa Corps units recently deployed to fight with other Russian forces, Western intelligence said. The Russian Africa Corps was created last year and consists of former Wagner Group mercenaries. Russia has moved some combat forces from Africa to help […]
In the fight against election interference in the European Union, Germany and a number of other member states plan to focus more on sanctions. Restrictive measures are an important instrument to use against individuals and organizations that attempt to interfere in EU democracies, according to a proposal paper published on Tuesday on the margins of […]
The U.S. Marine Corps is monitoring the first deployment of its amphibious combat vehicle to see if these extended operations from a ship yield new lessons on maintaining and operating the vehicle, according to the service’s top program official. The ACV had its operational debut this month at the Philippines-based Balikatan exercise, during which the […]
US Navy warships in the Middle East have been facing off against anti-ship ballistic missiles. The Houthis introduced these missiles into combat for the first time in late 2023. The captain of an American destroyer said they are “way faster” than anything else. US Navy warships operating in the Red Sea have been intercepting deadly ballistic […]
Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan’s Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee as the picturesque peak struggles with tourism and littering. The Yamanashi prefecture said in a statement via the Foreign Press Centre of Japan it has introduced new rules for the […]
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs and several community partners launched the 1,000 Neighborhood Gatherings initiative on Saturday, May 18, featuring appearances by several elected officials. The 1,000 Neighborhood Gatherings Initiative encourages neighbors to connect with one another to address social isolation and loneliness. The initiative aims to help mental health and for […]