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CASPER, Wyo. – A summer exhibit at Historic Bishop Home showcases Wyoming’s aviation history, from biplanes to jet travel. “West Across the Skies” is part of the Wyoming State Museum’s traveling exhibits program and will be on display through Aug. 31, 2024, according to a release from Bishop Home. The exhibit will be held in conjunction with an upcoming fundraising event at the Historic Bishop Home, featuring Elsa Wolf performing a first-person historical interpretation of Amelia Earhart. “An Evening with Amelia Earhart” will take place on August 10, 2024. According to the release, until about 1920, aviation activity in Wyoming…
Every weekday afternoon, Jenny DeVivo restocks the free food pantry the Boys & Girls Club of Martha’s Vineyard opened two years ago with fresh produce, meat and ready-made meals for families in need. With a line forming out the door, she distributes donations from farms, rescued food, discounted items from Costco and Ocean State Job Lot, and 200 meals a day to students and their families in her after-school program. “Most of our residents who lived here year-round are struggling not only to find housing but to put food on the table,” said DeVivo, who also runs a larger food…
A graduation ceremony at Gebze Alayetin Kurt Anatolian High School in Kocaeli sparked controversy when female students were excluded from the ceremony because of their attire. Prior to the ceremony, the school’s “Graduation Committee” sent a “Parental Permission Approval Form” to parents, which stated that students should dress in accordance with “the basic restrictions of national moral values and dress code.” However, it is unclear whether parents will approve the form. An inspector was appointed Some female students who came with their parents to the ceremony were reportedly not allowed to enter the ceremony because they were dressed in a…
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — For the first time in franchise history, New Orleans’ professional rugby team will be competing in the national playoffs. It’s a picture-perfect moment, and the team delivered just that. Several NOLA Gold Rugby players pose as the fog machine goes off. They are Jordan Jackson Hope at number 12 and Rodney Ina at number 10. America’s newest restaurant is in New Orleans For them and the rest of the professional rugby team, today is photo day. The man behind the camera is New Orleans photographer Noel Marcantel. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans reporter Bill Wood watches…
In recent years, Americans have increasingly been taking summer vacations to explore Europe. Last year alone, the number of American tourists visiting the continent surged 55 percent compared to 2022. While many travelers head to popular destinations like Paris, Dublin, Athens, Lisbon and Amsterdam, Rome, with its timeless appeal, remains a top choice. Founded in 625 BC, Italy’s capital is rich in history and must-see landmarks like the Colosseum and Pantheon. But Rome is also home to plenty of delicious food – many of which are vegan. If you’re heading to the Eternal City this summer (or if you’re just…
In-form striker Gianluca Scamacca said on Thursday he wants to make history with Italy as he prepares to make his major tournament debut against Albania at Euro 2024.Atalanta forward Scamacca’s superb club form has earned him a place in the national team squad and he will spearhead the Azzurri in their first Group B match of the defence of their European Championship title on Saturday. “We are a young team in a new cycle. It took some time to get to our best but I think they are ready, I am ready and I want to help the team progress…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 43-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault after allegedly groping a woman after delivering her food. Sadridin Azizov was arrested on Wednesday, June 12, for an incident that occurred in Nashville on March 27, 2024. Teen killed in shooting at Madison Park According to court documents, the victim was contacted by the restaurant she ordered from at approximately 2:15 p.m., informing her over the phone that the delivery person could not make it to her apartment, and she then went to meet the delivery person, later identified as Azizov, across the street from her…
DOOR COUNTY — History buffs can enjoy a week of exploration, tours and talks from one end of the peninsula to the other at the third annual Door County History Days, taking place Monday, June 17th through Sunday, June 23rd.Twenty-eight local history and culture-based nonprofit organizations will come together to host or sponsor special programs celebrating Door County history and traditions from Brussels to Rock Island and points in between, all based around this year’s theme, “Around the Water.”Door County History Day aims to showcase historical societies, museums, cultural organizations and other organizations actively working to preserve the peninsula’s rich…
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Food banks of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore have announced their schedules for their summer foodservice programs. Free meals will be provided to children Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis. See below for a detailed schedule. Eastern Shore June 17, 2024 – August 23, 2024: Eastern Shore Boys & Girls Club24577 Mary N. Smith Road Accomack, VA 23301 | (757) 709-3038Breakfast: 8:00am – 10:00am | Lunch: 12:30pm – 2:30pm Norfolk June 17, 2024 – August 9, 2024: Grundy Village Boys & Girls Club3017 Kimball Terrace Norfolk, VA 23504 | (757) 226-0001Lunch: 12:30-13:30 |…
Questions about the National Guard at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, have come back into the spotlight this week, as new video filmed by Representative Nancy Pelosi’s daughter shows the former House speaker blaming herself for not doing more that day. “Why wasn’t the National Guard there from the beginning?” Pelosi asked an exasperated voice. “They obviously didn’t know. I take responsibility for not making them more prepared.” Of course, after the video was released, Pelosi, along with MSNBC, condemned the footage as “revisionist history” by Trump supporters. BREAKING: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claims newly released footage that shows…