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As we begin a new week, let's take a look back at last week's news.Foss Marine Terminal's proposal to expand its warehousing operations and develop a training center is one of seven proposals being considered by MassDevelopment, and PACE is working with Foss to provide a training center that will provide people with offshore wind career opportunities.On July 14, three more people were shot in the Montezuma Park neighborhood, one week after six people were shot in the same neighborhood. All nine victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police have not said whether the shootings are related or if they are currently…
Did you know that rich people don't cover their windows? I didn't until I saw a recent headline in The Atlantic: It was just a little ironic that I had to stop reading the article because I was shown paid content and wasn't subscribed. Who do you think hangs window curtains in every room of their house? Thankfully, and a little mysteriously, I was able to read the whole article a few days later. Apparently, paid content can either give or take away. But back to the point: the wealthy are eschewing curtains, shades, sheers, blinds, shutters, and everything else…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. The Swype vape also has a touchscreen. Is this the future? Katie Notopoulos / Business Insider The Swype is a Bluetooth-enabled touchscreen vape that can mirror your phone's screen.Finally, there's a way to vape while still getting your Instagram notifications!The future is here: Watermelon Ice Cream. I believe in progress. I'm optimistic about technology. I believe that technology can improve our lives, unlock human potential and solve big problems.So, at first, I thought I would like an e-cigarette that also had a phone function. But I was wrong.I first…
Kamala D. Harris was hailed as the successor to former President Barack Obama's coalition when she launched her presidential campaign in January 2019, but her ambitions were thwarted by dwindling funding, an inability to articulate a coherent campaign message and a wave of staff turnover, leading her to withdraw from the race 10 months later.While President Biden is battling Democratic doubts about whether he can defeat Donald Trump following scathing debate criticism and a string of Trump's legal and political victories, Harris, who is now vice president, is again seen as the party's favorite to succeed him.Harris, who would be…
Happy birthday to Omar Epps, Judy Greer, and all the other celebrities who have birthdays today. Check out the slideshow below to see photos of celebrities who turn one year older on July 20 and learn some fun facts about each one.Top celebrities born on July 20, 2024Carlos Santana performs at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/InVision/Associated Press)Musician Carlos Santana turns 77Fun fact: She has appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” multiple times.”Pulp Fiction” cast member Frank Whaley, left, poses with his wife, Heather Bucha, during the film's 30th anniversary screening…
President Joe Biden reiterated Friday that he has no plans to abandon his quest for a second term, despite growing calls from within his own party for him to drop out of the race. Two Bay Area members of Congress, Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Jared Huffman, became the latest politicians to add their names to the list calling for Biden to withdraw. Zofgren said the decision wasn't an easy one, but looking at the numbers, the consequences could be devastating for the country. “It was actually a tough decision,” she said. “It took a lot of time. It was very…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jay Nelson was standing outside the convenience store he owns in downtown Milwaukee when one of his regular customers walked by on his daily stroll through the neighborhood.”I'm asking people to just buy me a bottle of wine,” she said, spreading her arms out, “and hope that helps.”As he held her, Nelson said he needed all the help he could get.The business he's run for nearly a decade, Downtown Market & Smoke Shop, is one of many businesses that have been cordoned off with tall metal fences for the 2024 Republican National Convention, a sprawling space that…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. A CrowdStrike software update caused a global IT outage on July 19th. Noorfoto/Getty Images Major airlines, banks and retailers were disrupted by IT outages linked to CrowdStrike.For cybersecurity companies, restoring their reputations will likely be a tough task.Analysts and other experts explain how to respond. CrowdStrike, which garnered global attention on Friday, still has a long way to go before it can regain customer trust.Major airlines, banks and retailers around the world experienced widespread disruptions linked to IT outages on Friday after Microsoft reported issues linked to problems at…
The problem with removing a president is there's no incentive to do it. It's tough going from being the most powerful person on the planet to someone who's lost everything. You need to direct them onto an exit ramp, not throw them off the freeway. They need a consolation prize.In Britain, prime ministers can be “promoted” – that is, removed from power by being made a peer and given a seat in the House of Lords. It's a system that works well for smooth transitions of power. Because prime ministers customarily sit in the House of Commons rather than the…
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota (DakotaNewsNow) – The third annual Voices Against Cancer 605 Pop Culture Con kicks off this weekend at the Sioux Falls Convention Center and Sioux Falls Arena as stars take on the challenge of raising money for cancer research in Sioux Falls. Voices Against Cancer is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support local families by bringing in celebrity guests who, in the process, get to make special connections with local patients at a private Friday night event.Bringing stars like Rosario Dawson, who plays Ahsoka Tano in “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett” and Disney+'s…