‘Difficult decision’: Marian Manor nursing home in South Boston to close this summer A nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation facility that has been a staple of South Boston for seven decades announced it’s closing its doors later this year. On Wednesday, Marian Manor notified the Massachusetts Department of Public Health of their intention to close the […]
May 15—Interstate 75 South has reopened near state Route 4 in Dayton after a semitruck crash early Wednesday morning temporarily closed the southbound lanes. The I-75 South ramp to state Route 48/Main Street/Grand Avenue also has reopened, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The crash was reported at 2:23 a.m. A medic responded to […]
(Bloomberg) — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress is likely to win 44.8% of the vote in this month’s national election and will be loath to invite populist rivals into a governing coalition, according to research group Krutham. Most Read from Bloomberg The predicted vote outcome, based on an analysis of opinion polls and municipal […]
(Bloomberg) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a controversial health-insurance bill into law, weeks before his party faces what’s set to be its toughest election since it came to power three decades ago. Most Read from Bloomberg The legislation aims to fix a dysfunctional system and make access to treatment more equitable, while banning […]
Four people were killed in a Tuesday morning crash involving a pickup truck and two SUVs, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The three-vehicle collision happened at about 7:45 a.m. in Orangeburg County, said Lance Cpl. Brittany Glover. Both a 2018 Chevrolet pickup and a 2022 Nissan Murano SUV were driving south on U.S. […]
Gabe’s, the discount retailer known for offering name-brand clothing and housewares, is closing two South Jersey stores it opened six years ago. The West Virginia-based firm blamed the shut downs on poor sales and consistent losses at the Cherry Hill and Mount Laurel locations. Both the Cherry Hill store, at 2232 Route 70, and the Mount […]
Mango season is here. Mango trees on home landscapes and orchards in South Florida are working their way through the fruiting stage, making it prime time as the tiny flowers have begun to reveal tiny fruit. The 2023 mango season erupted with an abundance of fruit last year. Will that be the case for 2024? […]
SEOUL (AP) — A South Korean deejay dressed as a Buddhist monk bounced up and down on stage while playing electronic music and shouting: “This too shall pass!” The performance brought cheers from a crowd of thousands at an annual lantern-lighting festival over the weekend to celebrate the Buddha’s birthday. Religious belief in South Korea […]
* Residents say clashes are some of the fiercest in months * Israeli army says forces target central Jabalia in north * Troops also hit Hamas training ground in Rafah, southern Gaza * Militants say they are putting up strong resistance * Gaza rescuers say they are unable to reach the wounded By Nidal al-Mughrabi […]
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines has sent three coast guard vessels to ensure the safety of a civilian flotilla sailing to a shoal in the South China Sea, where Manila and Beijing have been embroiled in heated stand-offs over competing claims. The three-day mission to hand out provisions for fishermen anchored at the contested Scarborough […]
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — After 30 years of dominating South African politics, the ruling African National Congress will face its toughest election this month as most opinion polls predict it will lose its parliamentary majority for the first time. Once admired under the leadership of Nelson Mandela, and regarded as a beacon of […]
A flotilla of about 100 mostly small fishing boats led by Filipino activists sailed on Wednesday to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. It is an area where Beijing’s coast guard and suspected militia ships have used powerful water cannons to ward off what they regard as intruders. The Philippine coast guard and […]