Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said an ordinance would help bring more quality entrepreneurs to the city, and the Gary Common Council agreed to it at its meeting Tuesday. The council approved an ordinance amending a portion of the city’s municipal code regarding contractor licenses. The change aims to simplify operations, allowing out-of-town contractors to waive … Read more
It was reported that the man rode down the High Street while making an offensive gesture at the officer. In a statement, Thames Valley Police Cherwell, said: “While we appreciate that the use of E-scooters divides public opinion, the majority of complaints we receive relate to illegal and anti-social riding of them in public. READ … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is making its latest push for Asian American voters, releasing a personal ad about her mother, Shyamala Gopalan. The 60-second ad, titled “My Mother,” features Harris speaking about her mother at the Democratic National Convention last month, alongside photos and video of Gopalan, who died in 2009. “My mother … Read more
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Now that iOS 18 is out in the wild, you may be wondering how to use all the useful new features you’ve been hearing about. These include scheduling messages, closing apps behind FaceID, changing the colors and size of your apps, and more. Don’t expect Apple to hold your hand through new updates; you are … Read more
This was supposed to be the week. Former President Donald Trump’s legal work was about to reach its first dramatic conclusion. Fifty days from a presidential election in which he is the Republican candidate, Mr. Trump would be sentenced in a Manhattan courtroom. Why we wrote this A focused story The US justice system is … Read more
K0TWA, Zimbabwe — Since childhood, Loveness Bhitoni has collected fruits from the giant baobab trees that surround her home. Zimbabwe to add variety to the family’s diet of wheat and millet. Bhitoni, 50, never saw them as a source of money, until now. Drought induced by climate change they decimated their crops. Meanwhile, the world … Read more
Unlock Editor’s Digest for free FT Editor Roula Khalaf selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK’s financial watchdog has stepped up pressure on banks to offer more attractive interest rates on deposits, despite recent rises giving consumers an extra £4bn in their savings over the last year The Financial Conduct Authority warned … Read more
Icon Sportswire / Contributor Ron “Wolverine” Bata slapped Damien “The Bell” Dibbell in a five-round fight in Las Vegas in 2023. Doctors are concerned that a combat sport called slap fighting, watched by millions online and gaining in popularity, is causing serious brain damage. Competitors meet and take turns to deliver bare blows, full of … Read more
A Vermont city official, his wife and son were found shot to death in their home over the weekend, state police said. Police identified them Tuesday as Brian Crossman, 46, a selectman in Pawlet; Erica Crossman, 41; and Colin Taft, 13. The town of about 1,400 people is near the New York state line. They … Read more