Community leaders described Jimmy Hill, who died Monday at age 62, as a quiet leader who made a tremendous impact on Alabamians’ lives behind the scenes. Hill dedicated the last 15 years of his life to nonprofit work. For the past three years, Hill has been the executive director of the Alabama CASA (Court Appointed […]
Mar. 8—LIMA — Something about honoring people’s deaths made Richard “Butch” Brewer start appreciating his life more. Brewer, a Vietnam veteran, followed the path of so many people in that war, returning home to little fanfare and suffered with the aftereffects of Agent Orange and post-traumatic stress disorder. Still, he kept living his life, “hiding […]
Hungary is blocking the adoption of a joint EU statement on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine due to disagreement with certain wording. Source: Rikard Jozwiak, Radio Liberty editor, who covers European-related issues; European Pravda Details: Reportedly, Budapest has blocked the signing of the joint declaration of the EU dedicated to the […]
Warren Buffett, the 93-year-old billionaire and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is as famous for his less-than-healthy dietary choices as he is for his investment success. He’s known for drinking five cans of Coca-Cola each day, which he says makes up about 25% of his daily calorie intake, according to a 2015 Fortune interview. Buffett’s […]
Unity Day, celebrated on February 16, is one of Ukraine’s newest holidays. What is Unity Day and how did it come about? Unity Day in Ukraine: The History Unity Day was first celebrated in 2022 after a decree by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It was implemented to consolidate Ukrainian society and strengthen its stability in […]
KNARESBOROUGH, UK — It’s a cold afternoon in the charming village of Knaresborough in Yorkshire, England. Some are out braving the weather, but not me. I’m sitting in a cozy studio, studying the bewildering array of curios that adorns almost every inch of wall and shelf space. Knaresborough, famed for its 12th-century hilltop castle ruins, […]
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree creating a separate branch of Ukraine’s Armed Forces dedicated to drones, he said in his evening address on Feb. 6. The Unmanned Systems Forces will reportedly focus specifically on improving Ukraine’s work with drones, creating special drone-specific units, ramping up training, systemizing their use, increasing production, and pushing innovation. […]
To the editor: In response to a news story published Jan. 12 about NRT Bus and the City of Framingham’s ongoing partnership, we want to clarify the current situation for our loyal drivers and the community members we proudly serve. First and foremost: NRT Bus remains dedicated to our partnership with Framingham Public Schools and […]