America in Brief: ‘Squad’ Member Ilhan Omar Wins Democratic Primary
Ilhan Omar won a close Democratic primary in Minnesota for a fourth term, defeating moderate challenger Don Samuels with 56.2 percent of the vote. House...
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Boeing Criminal Plea Deal Should Be Accepted, US DOJ Says
A plea deal struck with Boeing over a criminal charge related to software tied to two fatal 737 MAX crashes should be accepted, the U.S....
The best hair dryers for 2024, tried and tested with expert advice from an A-list stylist
Hair dryer FAQs Which hair dryer is least damaging? Celebrity hair stylist Timothy David recommends choosing a hair dryer with a good range of heat controls...
Opinion: I’m a pediatrician in Reno. I know climate change threatens children
A few years ago, while visiting Hiroshima, Japan, I attended a talk by a well-known peace activist and hibakusha — an atomic bomb survivor. Keiko...
Uganda, Kenya embrace green transport with rapid adoption of e-bikes
People look at the electric motorbikes during the launch of an e-bike project in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on July 5, 2023. (Photo by Joy...
Michael Kopech trade could land him in Dodgers closer’s role
MILWAUKEE — The July 29 trade that sent Michael Kopech from the Chicago White Sox to the Dodgers was the baseball equivalent of going from Death...
UNEB criticizes govt over inadequate education funding
UNEB’s Odongo Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) have criticized the government for its inadequate funding of crucial educational research, which...
As heat rises, California reduces farmworker oversite
https://clc.ucmerced.edu/sites/clc.ucmerced.edu/files/page/documents/essential_fairness.pdfCalifornia has sharply cut its enforcement of heat-protection laws for outdoor laborers while extreme heat has intensified in recent years — endangering farmworkers, construction workers...
NFA reports 700 illegal land titles in forest reserves
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Forestry Authority-NFA has revealed that there are 703 illegal land titles in different forest reserves. According to Stuart...
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Awkwafina
In Awkwafina’s new movie “Jackpot!” (co-starring John Cena and Simu Liu and directed by Paul Feig; it’s now streaming on Prime Video), the rapper and...