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Earthquake response strains Colombia’s new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
PEREIRA, Colombia | The search for survivors in the rubble of Colombia’s powerful earthquake grew more desperate on Wednesday, two days after the quake brought down buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars. The devastation has tested Colombia’s new President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government as it scrambles to respond to the natural disaster […]
PERRY: US gets a double dose of stupid from the guys pimping the Golden Age of Quackery
President Donald Trump has now turned his dangerous and unfounded suspicion about childhood vaccines into federal policy. It is a menacing assault on the hard-won victories of science, medicine and evidence. Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for doctors and medical practitioners to dispense childhood vaccines across separate medical visits, and for the […]
THE LOCAL LOOK: Color of Fashion Sets the Standard for Fashion Without Limits
Fashion has always reflected culture, creativity, and identity. The most memorable runway experiences do more than showcase beautiful garments. They introduce audiences to visionary designers, inspire meaningful conversations, and leave a lasting impression long after the final look leaves the runway. That philosophy has become the foundation of Color of Fashion. Now entering its sixth […]
Have trouble sleeping in a new place? Most do because of the first-night effect
The first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He takes longer to fall asleep, wakes up more often during the night and gets less sleep overall. At home he averages seven hours. The first night away — with or without earplugs and regardless of the bed’s quality — his […]
How to test your lawn for grubs and what to do if you find them
What does it mean when brown patches show up in a perfectly healthy lawn? The truth is, it could be anything from drought to dog urine, fungal diseases, pests or too much fertilizer. But many homeowners automatically blame grubs. The problem with this is that it’s often not the case, and even if grubs are […]
Pamela Anderson recommends Watermelon Granita for a cool, no-fuss summer dessert
My cookbook “I Love You” began as a box of recipe cards: a housewarming gift for my sons, inspired by our homegrown traditions and world travel. Since I don’t have a strong sweet tooth, dessert for me is more about being social and having something to share over cards, tea and coffee. A treat for […]
Tuesday’s takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
In a race that showcased Democrats’ struggle between the ideological left and center, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley managed a razor-thin victory over his democratic socialist challenger. The race was so close that neither side could claim a decisive victory. In other contests, experience was rewarded in two governors’ races and voters went for generational […]
Video captures rescue of river tubing group stranded for 3 days, living off bark and flowers
Pushing through dense, shoulder-high brush near a river in west Michigan, a trooper yells out: “Make some noise!” A boy’s scream can be heard in the distance on body camera footage showing how rescue teams last week found two women and a 9-year-old boy who had been stranded for three days after their river tubing […]
AP Exclusive: ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals. ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase thousands of “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices” for officers and agents by March, according to a notice published Monday by the […]
Trump says Secret Service and the military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat
WASHINGTON | President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he slipped away from Air Force One after a trip last month in Turkey because the Secret Service and military wanted him on a “different plane” due to a threat that he insisted didn’t scare him. Trump downplayed the extraordinary nature of the subterfuge involved in his […]