Jan. 3—Monica Mendez chuckled as she read over a website promoting Las Lomas Apartments in Española. The complex, she read, “offers all the rewards and comforts of high-class living.” Living at Las Lomas since 2019, she has faced “one thing after another,” Mendez said — from broken promises to broken appliances to surprise fees. She […]
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Ukraine sets sights on Russian border region
The Russian military said on Wednesday that it had shot down 12 Ukrainian missiles over Russia’s southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, as Kyiv’s forces seek to embarrass President Vladimir Putin and puncture his argument that life in Russia is going on as normal despite the 22-month war. Belgorod Governo Vyacheslav Gladkov said the situation in […]
Ukraine trains its sights on Russian border region, seeking to stir up discontent
The Russian military said Wednesday it shot down 12 Ukrainian missiles over Russia’s southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, as Kyiv’s forces seek to embarrass Russian President Vladimir Putin and puncture his argument that life in Russia is going on as normal despite the 22-month war. Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said the situation in the regional […]
Gold to enter 2024 with sights set on record highs
By Deep Kaushik Vakil (Reuters) – Gold investors anticipate record high prices next year, when the fundamentals of a dovish pivot in U.S. interest rates, continued geopolitical risk, and central bank buying are expected to support the market after a volatile 2023. Spot gold is on track to post a 13% annual rise in 2023, […]
What kinds of birds are in Bradenton this Christmas? Flamingos among rare sights
Have you ever wondered how many birds make Southwest Florida home, or visit for a winter pit stop? The bird lovers of Manatee County Audubon Society did their best to answer that question on Dec. 16, when they took part in the National Audubon Society’s 124th Christmas Bird Count. The results: The Bradenton Circle birder […]
The sights, sounds and snacks of the first Buc-ee’s in Missouri
On Dec. 10, the day I arrived in Springfield, I checked in on a Facebook group called “Fans of Buc-ee’s! Springfield, Missouri.” Somehow, a gas station in southwest Missouri had already amassed more than 16,000 followers — approximately one-tenth the population of Springfield. It wasn’t even open yet. The page had been particularly active the […]