Jun. 3—BEMIDJI — For the 18th year, hundreds of motorcyclists gathered in Bemidji to show their support for veterans during the annual Ride for the Troops on Sunday. After a pancake breakfast, a short program was held to present donations, and participants joined in singing “God Bless the USA.” Shortly before noon, the roar of […]
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Historic Mexican election draws massive crowds, heavy traffic to Chicago consulate
CHICAGO – Heavy traffic clogged Ashland Avenue near Jackson on Sunday as massive lines surrounded the Mexican Consulate in Chicago, where crowds gathered to vote in the Mexican election. “It’s a lot of people and no organization. We need more organization,” said activist Elvia Torres. Doors opened at the consulate at 9 a.m.. However, some […]
Sao Paolo pride parade draws hundreds of thousands
Hundreds of thousands of people took over central Sao Paulo Sunday for the city’s annual Pride parade, many dazzling in green and yellow as part of a campaign to “reclaim” Brazil’s flag colors appropriated by the political right. A massive rainbow flag covered the facade of the Sao Paulo Art Museum to welcome revelers in […]
Pride in the CLE festival draws thousands to Downtown Cleveland
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Cleveland’s premier Pride event did not disappoint, drawing thousands to the festival and march through downtown Cleveland Saturday. LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland Director of Development William Marion said more than 7,000 people registered for the walk, and even more visited the Pride in the CLE festival through the day. Dozens […]
Career fair for students with disabilities, special learning plans draws scores to Auburn college
May 30—AUBURN — The first career fair specifically for students with disabilities and individualized education plans drew more than 150 students from over 20 schools to Central Maine Community College on Thursday. I Belong was the theme of the 2024 Maine Department of Education Youth Summit. A steering committee of disabled students helped organize the […]
Bear sightings increase in foothills communities as summer draws near
INDIAN HILLS, Colo. (KDVR) — Wildlife sightings typically increase in spring and summer in Colorado. Many residents in the Indian Hills neighborhood report bears searching for food in yards and trash collection areas. FOX31 obtained video showing a bear and her cub entering Stuart Sauer’s property. The bear left after Sauer shined a light at […]
Macron draws warm response in Germany in calling for sovereign Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron drew an enthusiastic response from a youthful audience in calling for Europe to defend its values of peace, prosperity and democracy at a ceremony in the German city of Dresden. Speaking alternately in French and German in front of the city’s Church of Our Lady, Macron called for a strong and […]
AI Frenzy Draws Stock Traders to Southeast Asia’s Likely Winners
(Bloomberg) — Equity investors are scouring Southeast Asia for alternatives to play the artificial intelligence theme as tech giants pour billions of dollars in infrastructure spending over the next few years. Most Read from Bloomberg Power producers are becoming a favorite as more data centers are set up in the region, thanks to lower energy […]
Riverfest 2024 draws hundreds of families on Memorial Day to commemorate fallen heroes
The Green Cove Springs Riverfest is live this Memorial Day and the celebration continues until 9:00 p.m. Hundreds of people flooded Spring Park and nearby roads. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
Gov. Kristi Noem draws crowds and protestors to Brevard GOP event amid dog-killing scandal
Controversial South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem‘s visit to Cape Canaveral drew Democratic protestors who opposed her giving the keynote speech a Brevard County Republican Party event. Noem was invited to speak at the local party’s annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner amid backlash from both sides of the aisle this past month for writing in her book about […]
SC event venue draws threats, calls for a boycott over planned drag show. Here’s what to know
KC Chen and Beth Velmer bought a 5,000 square-foot rundown mansion in the heart of Pickens, renovated it and opened a venue for weddings, luncheons and the like. They rocked along for a year and a half, gaining flowing reviews for the house and their hospitality. Then came word last week of a drag show […]
Gov. Kristi Noem draws crowds and protestors to Brevard GOP event amid dog-killing scandal
Controversial South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem‘s visit to Cape Canaveral drew Democratic protestors who opposed her giving the keynote speech a Brevard County Republican Party event. Noem was invited to speak at the local party’s annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner amid backlash from both sides of the aisle this past month for writing in her book about […]