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If you’re looking for something to do after a long week, consider heading out to Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles on Friday, where many will be proudly enjoying the natural greenery that once made the city a center of attention.Pickles, of course, are the focus of the St. Charles Park District’s newest event, taking place on Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Pickle Paradise is a free, all-ages event that celebrates the city’s pickle history while also providing the perfect excuse to bring the family out to the park for some fun.”When we created this, we were just thinking about…
1 / 3 | Stacey Dean, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, will serve as the first director of the Global Food Institute at George Washington University. Photo courtesy of the Global Food Institute at George Washington University June 19 (UPI) — Stacey Dean, U.S. Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will become the first director of the World Food Institute at George Washington University. The position at the private Washington university, which is also supported by celebrity chef, author and activist Jose Andres, was officially confirmed…
The Republic of Cyprus is preparing to ban the use of mobile phones in schools. Cypriot Education Minister Athena Michaelidou issued a statement on the issue today, saying that mobile phones distract students and lead to “anti-social” behavior. According to Reuters, Michaelidou said authorities would enact the ban after it had been debated in parliament. The Southern Cyprus minister said the Republic of Cyprus would be one of many European countries to introduce the ban, following a recommendation by UNESCO, an organisation under the United Nations. You can bring it to school, but you can’t open it. Cyprus’ Minister of…
Attention is focused on the inflation figures for pension increase! After six months of inflation rate to be decided in July, the salary increase rate for retirees and civil servants will be decided. The inflation rate for the first five months was 22.72% for SSK and Bakul respectively. Keep an eye on the inflation rate for June! How much will the pension be in 2024 and what percentage will the increase in July retirement allowance be? June 19, 2024 – 18:00 | Last updated: June 19, 2024 – 18:00 SSK and Bağkur…
The Kentucky Black Agricultural Association is holding a free food distribution on Juneteenth, starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Shawnee Park, 4501 West Broadway. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and no reservations will be accepted. Distributions are limited to one per family. Black Soil Kentucky is supporting the Black Agricultural Association in the distribution. The Kentucky Black Agricultural Association says it advocates for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) farmers and farmworkers by building a solid leadership foundation. They serve as an accountability liaison from agricultural agencies and provide education and awareness on equitable economic…
EL CENTRO — Juneteenth, a combination of “June” and “19th,” commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger delivered the Emancipation Proclamation to Texas, freeing the last remaining slaves in the United States at the end of the Civil War. On Saturday, June 15, hundreds of people gathered at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion in El Centro to celebrate Juneteenth ahead of its third anniversary as a federal holiday on Wednesday and learn about Juneteenth courtesy of the Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee, a nonprofit community organization. Adrienne Lawson is special events coordinator for…
UN: Israel may have repeatedly violated fundamental principles of the laws of warA report prepared by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights into six attacks carried out by Israeli forces in Gaza between October and December 2023 found that Israel may have repeatedly violated basic principles of the laws of war.Israeli massacres in the Gaza Strip have been documented by UN agencies. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights prepared an assessment report on six attacks carried out by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the Gaza Strip, causing many civilian deaths and widespread destruction. The…
Tensions have been at a peak on the northern front since early June, raising the possibility that the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel could escalate into war. The Israeli military said senior commanders who assessed the situation on Tuesday night had approved military operations in Lebanon and that military units were ready for the mission. Minutes before the military statement, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said: “We are close to a decision to change the rules of the game against Hezbollah and Lebanon. In the event of all-out war, Hezbollah would be destroyed and Lebanon would be severely affected.” The…
Aylem Tok and his 17-year-old son TC were allegedly taken away after colliding with people who pulled a broken-down ATV to the side of the road in Kemerburgaz on March 1, 2024, resulting in the death of Oguz Murat Asi (29). He was stowed away to Egypt by his mother, Aylem Tok. About three and a half months after the incident, the mother and son, who were caught by a red flag, were caught in the United States. The separate detention of the mother and son, who appeared before a judge in the United States yesterday, was decided to continue,…
If you love leftovers, it’s great to know that tasty food isn’t going to waste. But maybe your cabinets are full of stained, disjointed plastic food storage containers that make clearing those scraps a chore? Then it might be time for a little upgrade. Thousands of Amazon shoppers rave about the JoyJolt JoyFul Food Storage Containers, sturdy glass that seals to keep food fresh. Marked down from $70 to just $30 for the full set, they’re currently off more than 55%.AmazonHave leftovers? Skip plastic and use these super strong glass containers. $30 on AmazonWhy is it a good deal? 💰The…