State health officials say people that get their drinking water from a private well should take preventive actions to help protect that water from becoming contaminated in the event of flooding. “If your well is in a flood-prone area and you have time, consider contacting a licensed well contractor to check your well and make […]
Local schools prepare to keep students safe during worst-case scenarios The safety of students is the number one goal for school districts across Central Florida. On Wednesday, Orange County Public Schools participated in its annual Preparedness Day drill. The drill focused on the reunification process of parents to their students if an active shooter or […]
Jun. 18—Fireworks retailers are stocking tents with pyrotechnics this week in preparation to market goods for Independence Day displays. But consumers in Santa Fe face a hazy set of fireworks regulations ahead of the holiday. City officials recently sent a reminder to residents about a 2023 ordinance that essentially calls for a prohibition of certain […]
In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond the Moon. At the same time, these agencies are collaborating with private companies using new technologies to drive down […]
There will be no opening statements. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will each have two minutes to answer questions — followed by one-minute rebuttals and responses to the rebuttals. Red lights visible to the candidates will flash when they have five seconds left, and turn solid red when time has expired. And […]
Jun. 13—VALDOSTA — Juneteenth has been referred to as African-Americans’ Fourth of July — the date recognized by many as the day slavery ended in the South. June 19 is also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or National Freedom Day. Starting Friday, celebrations begin in Valdosta and Tifton for the national holiday. Southside McMullen […]
Euro 2024 gets under way on Friday night as hosts Germany take on Steve Clarke’s Scotland in their Group A opener. The match in Munich is the first of 51 to decide the next European champions, with the final taking place at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on July 14th. England are in the unusual […]
This year, 4,783 graduates will turn their tassels during the University of Oregon’s commencement ceremonies. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s celebration of the Class of 2024. Main commencement ceremony The 146th university-wide commencement ceremony will be held in Autzen Stadium at 9 a.m., Monday, June 17. The main ceremony will be […]
Many thousands of Muslims in Ohio will celebrate a major Islamic holiday, Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, this weekend. It is the second major religious celebration of the year, following Eid al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan. Here’s more about the Muslim holiday. When is Eid al-Adha 2024? This special day is anticipated […]
“Have you heard of Project 2025?” is one of the most frequently asked questions in liberal politics these days. As more Americans start to tune into the November elections, a group of Democrats is trying to ensure that that question is also being asked by independent voters, Trump-skeptical Republicans and those “double-haters” who haven’t made […]
As expected, downpours began last night and have continued into the morning. Collier County is now under a flood watch until Wednesday evening due to the excessive rain. Here’s what to know about the heavy rain and potential flooding this week. How much rain will Naples get? It’s forecasted that Southwest Florida will get six […]
(Bloomberg) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told his nation’s northern army unit to be ready for any eventuality amid tensions between China and Taiwan, while also warning of a “more worrisome” threat to his country. Most Read from Bloomberg The Philippines is within China’s area of interest due to the proximity of its northern […]