Growing up in Texas, Mary Beth Walsh thought she was accustomed to high temperatures. Her hometown of Dallas, which is currently being blasted by unrelenting heat, frequently experiences heat waves. But when the 21-year-old visited Athens in mid-June with her friends she was shocked by the “unbearable” 98 Fahrenheit (37 Celsius) heat she faced. “I actually […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Executive branch agencies will likely have more difficulty regulating the environment, public health, workplace safety and other issues under a far-reaching decision by the Supreme Court. The court’s 6-3 ruling on Friday overturned a 1984 decision colloquially known as Chevron that has instructed lower courts to defer to federal agencies when laws […]
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Friday that federal prosecutors erred in how they charged a man for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol could affect 249 other cases against the rioters, as well as one against Donald Trump. The court found […]
NJ Transit’s annual fare increases until the end of time begin Monday. Ticket prices at the public transportation agency go up 15% — and even more for riders who use expiring discount programs — starting July 1, the first rise in fares in nine years and the start of 3% annual fare increases going forward. […]
Holly Miller is hoping more than just fireworks will be ignited at the Waynesboro Summer Jubilee on July 4. The first-year president of the board wants “to get that passion and fire lit” for community involvement and volunteerism, especially among young people. The Independence Day celebration, now in its 28th year, begins first thing in […]
The Miami Beach City Commission signed off on increased towing fees Wednesday without any discussion, granting a request by tow companies that claim they need to bring in more cash to keep up with new state regulations and rising insurance costs. Beach Towing and Tremont Towing, the only tow companies allowed to operate in Miami […]
Following a bitter, highly-watched campaign, incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman was easily defeated by George Latimer, his centrist challenger, in Tuesday’s New York Democratic primary in a blow to the progressive wing of the party. The election was one of several statewide primaries held Tuesday that had national implications. Here is a brief guide to the […]
Chipotle (CMG) investors will notice a difference in their portfolios this morning. The burrito giant conducted a 50-for-1 stock split, the company’s first split ever and one of the largest in the history of the New York Stock Exchange. Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung told investors he believes this will make shares more “accessible to our […]
Summer means warmer weather, more family outings and the possibility of a wildlife encounter, especially if area residents make their living spaces, perhaps inadvertently, more attractive to wild animals. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division biologist I.B. Parnell said a number of different wildlife species tend to make an appearance during this time […]
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Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt dismissed the significance of potentially provocative comments from the South Africa camp ahead of next month’s tantalising two-match series. Springboks trio Eben Etzebeth, Damian de Allende and Cheslin Kolbe are among those to have stoked the flames of a growing rivalry between the world’s two top-ranked sides since last year’s […]