NYC Plans to Stop Homeless People From Sheltering on Subways
Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday an aggressive plan to deploy police officers and mental-health workers into New York City’s subway, pledging to remove more than 1,000 homeless people who shelter there regularly, some of whom have contributed to escalating violence and harassment in the system. Starting Monday, the officials said, […]
University of Alabama will repair 150 Black Belt homes by 2026
Alabama typically falls low on lists ranking health in the United States, including those focused on COVID vaccination rates, overall health care and maternal and infant health. Within the state, though, there is one region where disparities in health are the highest: the Black Belt. These 18 counties, nicknamed for the rich soil that stretches across […]
The “isolated” Emirati in Russia … a scientific achievement made by sacrifice
D + D – Normal size Have any of us imagined living alone within four walls, without practicing his normal life for several days, without the sunlight touching the structure of its lines, or occasionally engaging those around him in conversations, then what to say? You were isolated for 8 months, during which time you […]
Laupāhoehoe Water Restriction Notice Cancelled
(BIVN) – Normal water use may resume in Laupāhoehoe, officials say. “Effective immediately, the Water Restriction Notice for affected Laupāhoehoe customers is cancelled,” a Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply news release announced on Friday. “The Department of Water Supply thanks its affected customers for reducing their water use during this period,” the department stated. […]
How Team USA made these Beijing Olympics as fun as possible
BEIJING — Life inside the Beijing Olympics bubble comes with a long list of rules. Wear a high-grade mask at all times. Disinfect your hands. Don’t stand within 6 feet of anyone, and don’t forget the daily COVID-19 test. Phill Drobnick has been able to live with all those things during his time in China […]
Execution of the work: “Improvement, expansion of the drinking water and sanitation service in the towns of Tocheche Viejo, Pucayacu and Las Palmeras, district of Tocheche – Tocheche – San Martin”
Project Profile Water & Waste project in Peru, currently in the stage of Get all the information on the Execution of the work: “Improvement, expansion of the drinking water and sanitation service in the towns of Tocheche Viejo, Pucayacu and Las Palmeras, district of Tocheche – Tocheche – San Martin”, a Water & Waste project. […]
Appellate ruling doesn’t change mask policies for many McHenry County school districts – Shaw Local
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An appellate court ruling isn’t changing how many McHenry County school districts are approaching their policies on masks and other COVID-19 mitigations. Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47, Woodstock School District 200, Community High School District 155, Huntley School District 158 and McHenry High School District 156 all said Friday that they would continue to […]
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith calls for federal action on electrification rebates
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is among a group of congressional Democrats calling for action on proposed policies that would make it cheaper for Americans to electrify their homes. President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act, which the House passed in November but remains stalled in the Senate, includes provisions that would expand energy efficiency tax […]
Secretary of Agriculture Advises Vigilance to Pennsylvania Poultry Owners to Protect Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Harrisburg, PA – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds within the United States. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reminds Pennsylvanians to stay vigilant and review biosecurity practices. HPAI is very contagious and can make wild and […]
Climate resilience, clean water pushed by Farmers Union
by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner February 19, 2022 Clean drinking water was a cornerstone priority during the Wisconsin Farmers Union lobby day on Thursday. A package of two bills on the lobbying agenda touched on a number of areas including well water compensation, and nitrate pollution in groundwater. Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay), the bills’ […]