George Hibbert, an eighteenth-century English merchant who profited from the slave trade and fought abolition, lends his name to a genus of flowering shrubs.Credit: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales Plant scientists are set to decide on whether to rid their field of offensive names.This week, the group that sets the rules for naming plant species will...
Six people have been found dead in a luxury hotel suite in Thailand's capital, Bangkok.Confusion and mystery has surrounded the grim discovery, with local media initially suggesting there had been a shooting at the five-star Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, but police later dismissed these reports and said there was no evidence of gunfire. Instead, authorities are investigating whether the victims...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Following Governor Glenn Youngkin's issuance of Executive Order 33 to reduce or ban the use of cell phones in public schools, the Virginia Department of Education will hold a public conversation session in Chesterfield for residents to share their thoughts. The order, which was issued on July 9, directs the department to collaborate with parents,...
Life happens, and you’ve accumulated some debt. You’re wondering how to buy real estate EVEN with a high DTI (debt-to-income) ratio. Whether it’s good debt, like rental property mortgages, or bad debt, like credit card debt, holding you back, David and Rob have some ideas to help YOU grow your real estate portfolio faster, make more passive income, and get...
(RNS) — Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley made a bit of news at the National Conservatism Conference last week by provocatively asserting, “(S)ome will say now that I am calling America a Christian nation. And so I am. And some will say I am advocating Christian nationalism. And so I do. Is there any other kind worth having?” This was actually...
Take a picturesque setting with mountains, add in a cast of attractive characters, and throw them into beautiful romantic situations, and you will have a recipe that viewers love. With the majority of Virgin River’s seasons being certified fresh, it’s no wonder that fans can’t get enough of this drama! Based on Robyn Carr’s novel series of the same name,...
Jan 7, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) celebrates after a play against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk officially requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers after failing to come to terms on a contract extension,...
Posted by Maru Ahues Bouza – Product Management Director, Android Developer Yesterday’s Galaxy Unpacked event from Samsung debuted the latest in foldables, wearables, and more! The event introduced the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 and the Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra - and it has never been easier to build apps that look great across all these screen sizes...
Othello breaks my heart. Every. Single. Time.Unlike many—scholars, directors, actors—who have given up on the Moor of Venice, I find myself returning to him more often that I’d like. I approach Shakespeare’s text with a cognitive dissonance that I do nothing to hide. Instead, I imagine that something may turn out differently. That the text will give me some clue...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a group of Mexican accountants and firms allegedly linked to a timeshare fraud ring run by the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel. Three accountants were hit with sanctions, along with four Mexican real estate and accounting firms. In addition, Treasury and the FBI issued a notice to banks with a reminder...
