Election Day is a couple of weeks away. Some of us are pumped up with civic pride while others are worn out from the news overkill that has colored our world for the past year. The coronavirus pandemic, economic shutdown, record wildfires, an exceptionally busy hurricane season and arguments with […]
Knox County voters have more options than ever to cast their ballots for the 2020 general election, but those choices can be overwhelming. Knox News is committed to giving community members the information they need to vote. We created this Knoxville voting guide to provide the information you need to know to […]
Michael Lichkay of Rolling Prairie doesn’t like mosquitoes, but he admits, “I don’t hate them, either.” He explains: “They only take blood to help them breed.” He sees something beyond the nuisance. If you’re weary of woodpeckers whacking away on trees or your siding, he’s quick to point out that […]
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–News Direct– RedAwning, the leading hospitality platform for short term rentals, and Affirm, the better way to buy, today announced a new partnership to enable guests to book a vacation rental now and pay later, even after staying. Affirm offers flexible and affordable payment plans so that guests can rent […]
WOODLAND HILLS, CA — Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Halloween still is a go in 2020 — with haunted houses, trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, outdoor films, costume contests and more, in-person and virtual, in Woodland Hills and throughout the San Fernando Valley. While some annual activities were canceled, sweet and spooky events […]
What happens when it all goes wrong? Photographer: ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP Photographer: ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP When U.K. travel brand Thomas Cook relaunched as an online travel agent last month, it needed a way to convince customers that it’s become a more reliable custodian of their money since its 2019 bankruptcy and that they’ve nothing […]
HONOLULU (KHON2) – The General Election is exactly two weeks away and election officials have some tips and reminders to make sure every ballot counts. [Visit KHON’s Election HQ for Hawaii election news] Scott Nago, Hawaii Chief Election Officer, says there are a few common mistakes to avoid while filling out a […]
Writers Bryan Washington and Rumaan Alam have never met in person, though they’re intimately familiar with each other’s work. Alam, 43, who lives in Brooklyn, has been teaching Washington’s 2019 collection of short stories, Lot, to his class at Columbia University, and Washington, 27, who teaches at Rice University and […]
In an election reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, one standby event on the election year calendar continued, albeit entirely online — the Dubuque League of Women Voters candidate forum. For nearly an hour and a half Tuesday night, six candidates for four Statehouse seats representing portions of Dubuque County answered […]
GLENDORA, CA — Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Halloween still is a go in 2020 — with haunts, trunk-or-treats, outdoor films, costume contests and more, in-person and virtual, in Glendora and throughout the San Gabriel Valley. While some annual activities were canceled, sweet and spooky events still abound. Check out Patch’s […]
Share This Article: Chris Jennewein (top left) and the Rev. Shane Harris (bottom right) moderated the Zoom debate between Tim Nader and Paul Sarita, who sat 2,600 miles apart. Former Chula Vista Mayor Tim Nader is backed by county Democrats. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Starita is endorsed by county Republicans. […]
Photograph: Nicole Hester/AP Donald Trump Jr stood on the flatbed of an 18-wheel truck at rodeo grounds in Williams, Arizona, and made his father’s re-election pitch to a seemingly unlikely audience: Native Americans. The US president’s campaign claims he has been the “fiercest ally” of the Native American community. Don […]
Some hunting seasons bring snow, cold, winds and inhospitable conditions which we as hunters prepare for in order to pursue an oft-anticipated portion of our year, and in the end find success in the field through our efforts. These efforts may start way back in spring or summer, getting into […]
It may soon be illegal to make discriminatory, racially biased 911 calls in San Francisco. The “CAREN Act” (Caution Against Racially Exploitative Non-Emergencies) was introduced in July at a San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting by Supervisor Shamann Walton. The ordinance is one step closer to becoming a law. On […]
A 5 mph speed limit will go into effect Thursday on Folsom Lake as water levels drop, leaving most of the boat ramps dry and creating hazardous conditions for fast-moving watercraft, park officials said. The low water level has left rocks on the lake bed closer to the surface, which […]
Sony’s PlayStation Vita may have met an untimely end, but the company’s second attempt at a handheld game system was fantastic. Equipped with two full analog sticks, a touchpad for controlling games, a touchscreen, and a ton of horsepower, the Vita was the closest we had ever gotten to console-quality […]
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court District of Minnesota on behalf of seven individuals and others like them who were evicted from their homes in city parks over the past few months. The lawsuit names Hennepin County Sheriff […]
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – Jackson Public Schools (JPS) is making it easier for students to connect to the Internet for remote learning. The district switched to remote learning Tuesday after the Jackson County Health Department told 20 staff members, mostly bus drivers, to quarantine after coming into contact with a […]
Image source: The Motley Fool. Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (NYSE:ELS)Q3 2020 Earnings CallOct 20, 2020, 11:00 a.m. ET Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good day, everyone and thank you all for joining us to discuss Equity LifeStyle Properties’ Third Quarter 2020 Results. Our featured speakers today […]
MILAN — With the coronavirus spiking again across the country, consumer consumption is falling once again following the summer holidays. According to research conducted by Confimprese in collaboration with EY, September sales of fashion, beauty and interior design products, as well as those of restaurants, bars and cultural institutions, dropped […]
Everyone wants love, but not everyone knows how to apply for The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. What are the tips the casting and application process? What should you wear to a casting call? And how hard is it to get cast on The Bachelor or The Bachelorette anyway? Luckily, ABC’s […]