TOKYO (AP) — In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court ordered the government Wednesday to pay suitable compensation to about a dozen victims who were forcibly sterilized under a now-defunct Eugenics Protection Law that was designed to eliminate offspring of people with disabilities. An estimated 25,000 people were sterilized between the 1950s and 1970s without […]
The Foresthill Bridge will undergo ultrasonic testing to ensure its 282 welds are secure, Placer County officials announced this week. “It’s iconic,” said Matt Randall, deputy director of the Placer County Department of Public Works, “so we want to make sure we do a good job with this.” Randall said it’s customary for bridges throughout […]
Another Augusta-area supermarket is preparing for an extensive renovation. The 68,000-square-foot Kroger at 4115 Columbia Rd. in Martinez is scheduled later this year to undergo in-store remodeling to include new restrooms, a new seafood cooler, new cart storage and maintenance upgrades on parts of the 40-plus-year-old building. The 20,000 square feet of remodeling also will […]
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be interviewed by New York probation officials Monday, a required step before his July sentencing in his criminal hush money case, according to three people familiar with the plan. Trump will do the interview via a computer video conference from his residence at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm […]
Jun. 6—GOSHEN — Several roads across Goshen will have lane restrictions next week. Streets Department project manager Andrew Lund said at the Goshen Board of Public Works meeting on Thursday that the city is experimenting with a method of asphalt paving that is expected to preserve the life of roads. Rejuvtec will be treating the […]
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater said she wants the county to encourage and nurture diversity. She announced on Monday, that starting this year, all Frederick County employees — including her — must undergo diversity, equity and inclusion training, so they can understand themselves and the people around them. At a news conference on Monday, Fitzwater, […]
A United Airlines plane that departed from Vancouver, Canada, was removed from service to undergo a deep cleaning after several passengers who had been on the same cruise ship reported feeling unwell on the Houston-bound flight, according to the airline. The 25 sickened passengers who complained of nausea on Flight 1528 on Friday were among […]
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Preservation efforts began Tuesday on the asphalt road along Highway 99 from Shields Avenue overcrossing to the Merced County line, Caltrans announced. Caltrans says the project will encompass Shields Avenue to Nees Avenue along Highway 99 and last for the next six months. This solution will fill in the gaps […]
Two military horses seriously injured after running loose through London on Wednesday have undergone operations, the British Army has said. It comes after defence minister James Cartlidge said the animals were in a “serious condition” on Thursday morning. Four of the animals who broke loose have now been named: Vida, Trojan, Quaker and Tennyson. Vida […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Soon, your child’s teacher could carry a gun in the classroom. The TN Senate passed a controversial bill to arm teachers on Tuesday, April 9. That bill is now one House vote away from Gov. Bill Lee’s desk, but it wouldn’t arm the teachers immediately. Tennessee Senate passes bill allowing armed […]
Escambia County Public Schools is set to begin randomly screening middle and high school students with a new weapons detection system called OPENGATE. The portable weapon detection devices will screen students for weapons, vape devices and other prohibited items. ECPS School Safety Specialist Kyle Kinser said that students will be selected at random for screenings, […]
Beginning Monday, April 1, construction will begin on 19th St. from River Dr. to 7th Ave. in Moline. According to a release, 19th St. will be converted to a three-lane roadway. A 12-foot-wide bike path, ADA-compliant sidewalks and pedestrian crossings will be installed as part of the $3.1 million project paid for in part through […]