3 GOP ex-senators endorsed one of Lauren Boebert’s primary opponents, Jerry Sonnenberg. All of them also used to represent the district that Boebert’s trying to carpetbag her way into. It’s a sign that the controversial congresswoman lacks local support in the new district. As Rep. Lauren Boebert campaigns in her new Colorado district, establishment GOP […]
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Germany’s hospitality industry barely grew in 2023, new figures show
The hospitality industry in Germany grew more slowly in 2023 than initially estimated last month, new figures released on Tuesday showed. Price-adjusted sales rose by only 1.1% in 2023 compared to the previous year, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported. Compared to the pre-pandemic year of 2019, sales were 11.3% lower. In an initial estimate […]
Floats at Germany’s Carnival parades satirize leading political figures
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Throngs of revelers took to the streets of Germany’s Carnival strongholds on Monday, accompanied by floats that satirized the Ukrainian and Russian presidents, German politicians, former U.S. President Donald Trump and many others. Shrove Monday parades are a traditional high point of Carnival celebrations in Cologne, Duesseldorf, Mainz and other places […]
Mike Rowe trashes college degrees, says Harvard grads are taking their ‘degrees off the wall’ — is welding, pipe fitting or HVAC a better path to six figures?
‘Shameful’: Mike Rowe trashes college degrees, says Harvard grads are taking their ‘degrees off the wall’ — is welding, pipe fitting or HVAC a better path to six figures? Higher education has traditionally been hailed as a crucial stepping stone to success, but TV personality Mike Rowe argues this belief is now out of date. […]
Engineering Explained figures the towing Cybertruck didn’t out-drag a 911
Computers turn math into objects and images. Jason Fenske, known as the maestro at YouTube channel Engineering Explained, turns objects and images back into math to help us understand how things work, what they mean, and, in this case, whether things are true. When it comes to the boast about the Tesla Cybertruck that’s towing […]
They are not aliens, say Peru officials after seizure of two doll-like figures
Forensic experts in Peru have said that two doll-like figures and an alleged three-fingered hand that customs authorities in the South American country seized last year from a shipment heading to Mexico are not aliens. The forensic experts with Peru’s prosecutor’s office said the objects were made with paper, glue, metal and human and animal […]
They’re not aliens. That’s the verdict from Peru officials who seized 2 doll-like figures
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Aliens they are not. That’s what forensic experts in Peru said Friday about two doll-like figures and an alleged three-fingered hand that customs authorities in the South American country seized last year from a shipment heading to Mexico. The forensic experts with Peru’s prosecutor’s office said the objects were made with […]
Musk and far-right figures seize on Iowa shooter’s possible LGBTQ identity
As authorities and journalists scrambled to uncover information about the shooter who opened fire at an Iowa school on Thursday, far-right figures zeroed in on the likelihood that the assailant was LGBTQ and once again suggested that queer people are more likely to pose a danger to others. Early Thursday morning, a 17-year-old student at […]
NRA chief, one of the most powerful figures in US gun policy, says he’s resigning days before trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The longtime head of the National Rifle Association said Friday he is resigning, just days before the start of a civil trial over allegations he diverted millions of dollars from the powerful gun rights organization to pay for personal travel, private security and other lavish perks. Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice […]
Surge in Ukrainian agricultural exports – Agrarian Policy Ministry unveils figures
Ukraine’s agricultural exports soared to 7.18 million tons in December 2023, a significant jump from 5.46 million tons in November, the Ukrainian Agrarian Policy Ministry reported on Jan. 2. Only March 2022 surpassed it, at 7.45 million tons. Read also: Ukraine approves three new industrial parks to boost growth prospects The boost was attributed to […]