US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast
U.S. Forest Service managers are urging people in the drought-stricken Southwest to forgo the fireworks this July Fourth, suggesting instead that cans of red, white and blue Silly String could be used to celebrate
2023-07-01 23:15
Sri Lanka's Parliament approves a debt restructuring plan in an attempt to overcome economic crisis
Sri Lanka’s Parliament as voted to support a proposal to restructure a staggering domestic debt in a special session as the Indian ocean island nation struggles to emerge from an unprecedented economic crisis
2023-07-01 22:56
Padres vs. Reds prediction and odds for Saturday, July 1 (Back Michael Wacha)
The San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds play an early afternoon matchup on Saturday, July 1 with what could end up being a lopsided pitching matchup.Michael Wacha (7-2, 2.90 ERA) gets the ball for the Padres against Reds rookie Brandon Williamson (1-1, 5.82 ERA). The Reds have gone 6-2 in Willi...
2023-07-01 22:54
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery
King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act.
2023-07-01 22:51
Braves: Max Fried update gives ‘reasonable’ possible return date for Atlanta’s ace
Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried has taken a big step in his rehab by facing hitters as he inches closer to returning to the rotation from a forearm strain.The Atlanta Braves have been missing their ace since Max Fried hit the injured list in early May with a strained left forearm. The latest update...
2023-07-01 22:45
MLS: What You Need To Know For The Fourth of July Weekend
It’s America's favorite time of year (besides Christmas maybe) and MLS has put together a red-hot slate for us to enjoy on Saturday and Sunday. Some of the nation’s best players are facing off in matches that could be future conference championship matchups. The first and second-pla...
2023-07-01 22:24
Immaculate Grid baseball: Answers, connections for Grid 89 (July 1)
Breaking down the July 1 Immaculate Grid baseball game with players and connections for Grid 89 that involve the Diamondbacks, Astros, Giants, Pirates, and more.Wake up, coffee, Immaculate Grid, andthen get on with your life. That's been the routine for MLB fanatics everywhere as the game h...
2023-07-01 21:51
Lynx vs. Mercury prediction and odds for Saturday, July 1 (Can Phoenix win again?)
The Phoenix Mercury snapped a lengthy losing streak on Thursday night, and they’re looking to keep the momentum going at home on Saturday against the Minnesota Lynx.Minnesota is fourth in the Western Conference, but the team has been extremely reliant on Napheesa Collier (22.4 points per g...
2023-07-01 21:47
Yellen addresses Essence Festival crowd, discusses economy, efforts to enfold minority communities
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday says the Biden administration's racial equity work is not just the morally right thing to do but also is in the country’s best economic interests
2023-07-01 20:52
Tesco Names Gerry Murphy as Chairman After John Allan’s Exit
Tesco Plc appointed Gerry Murphy as chairman, weeks after John Allan stepped down amid links to a scandal
2023-07-01 20:51
Takeaways from the latest controversial and contentious Supreme Court term
Last fall, just when the Supreme Court was gearing up to start a new term, Chief Justice John Roberts told an audience in Colorado that he was looking forward to a return to normal where the public would be able to attend oral arguments in person after a Covid-induced break and metal barricades, erected to ward off protesters in the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, would finally come down.
2023-07-01 20:16
Big Tobacco posts warning signs at 220,000 US stores, wrapping up ongoing lawsuit since 1999
The largest tobacco manufacturers will have to post eye-catching warning signs about cigarette smoking in over 200,000 stores across America beginning Saturday, one of the final major steps in a lawsuit the Justice Department filed against Big Tobacco in 1999.
2023-07-01 20:00