Mar. 10—ODOT would put new concrete surface on the roadway As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a rehabilitation of the Oakley C. Collins Memorial Bridge’s roadway. The project would remove the existing wearing surface and add a latex modified concrete […]
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and allied officials criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call for Ukraine to surrender. The foreign minister of Poland, a vocal ally of Kyiv, and Ukraine’s ambassador to the Vatican, […]
Ukrainian and allied officials have criticised Pope Francis for saying Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call on Ukraine to surrender. The foreign minister of Poland, a vocal ally of Kyiv, and Ukraine’s ambassador to the Vatican both used Second World […]
A voter in North Carolina faced fierce backlash over his highly offensive reasons for not even thinking about supporting GOP hopeful Nikki Haley’s presidential run. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster asked the man — identified as Emmett Martin, and who’d claimed “things were a whole lot better” with Donald Trump in office ― if he’d ever […]
By Waylon Cunningham and Deborah Mary Sophia DALLAS (Reuters) -Wendy’s said on Wednesday it has no plans to raise menu prices at times of peak demand, after the burger chain was scorched on social media sites for comments its CEO made earlier this month suggesting the chain may start testing “dynamic pricing.” CEO Kirk Tanner […]
By Waylon Cunningham and Deborah Mary Sophia DALLAS (Reuters) -Wendy’s said on Wednesday it has no plans to raise menu prices at times of peak demand, after the burger chain was scorched on social media sites for comments its CEO made earlier this month suggesting the chain may start testing “dynamic pricing.” CEO Kirk Tanner […]
Feb. 27—By Sherry Greenfield — sgreenfield@baltsun.com PUBLISHED:February 27, 2024 at 3:41 p.m.| UPDATED:February 27, 2024 at 3:43 p.m. The public will have another chance to comment on Howard County Executive Calvin Ball‘s proposed budget for fiscal 2025. The hearing, intended to allow residents to comment on what county services and institutions should receive funding in […]
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has said he “had a laugh” about the sexism row over his “good girl” comment with the journalist involved. Rodgers said he was “saddened” by the reaction, while the BBC Scotland sports reporter he made the comment to, Jane Lewis, has said she believes he did not mean to offend and […]
Feb. 26—WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Monday reminded customers of PPL Electric Utilities and other concerned parties about the upcoming deadline for comments on a proposed settlement that was sparked by consumer billing issues which stretched through much of 2023. Comments on the proposed PPL settlement are due by 4:30 p.m. on […]
A women’s group has described Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers’ comments to a female journalist as “demeaning” and warned they could encourage similar behaviour from football fans. During a BBC Sportsound radio interview following Sunday’s 3-1 win against Motherwell, Mr Rodgers was heard saying “good girl” following a line of questioning from the broadcaster’s reporter Jane […]
After more than an hour of contentious public comment demanding a ceasefire resolution over Israel’s war in Gaza, Hartford city council members are facing criticism over the way it was conducted. Over 140 people signed up to speak virtually at Tuesday night’s public comments ahead of the city council meeting. Pro-Palestine speakers, organized by the […]
The claim: Professor admits that COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility A Feb. 5 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shares a video of an interview with a researcher about COVID-19 vaccines. “Don’t forget, these vaccines aren’t likely to completely sterilize the population,” says Dr. Sir John Bell, an Oxford University immunologist working on a COVID-19 vaccine. […]