• Report highlights need for journalists to push back when stonewalled

    Screenshot of a 2023 "roundtable" hosted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis where he and his guests aired their grievances with the press. DeSantis is one of many public officials who often disregards established norms regarding media access. There has been a disturbing uptick in recent years of instances where journalists have been prevented from covering public business or having access to public officials, in ways that violate laws, long-standing norms, or both. Freedom of...

  • Ecclesall Road: Disruption on buses as fire reported on major Sheffield road

    A fire has caused major disruption to traffic on one of Sheffield’s busiest roads Bus companies have put diversions in place as a result of the blaze at Ecclesall Road, which is thought to have started earlier this afternoon. Emergency services have been approached for more information on the incident. Sign up for our free newsletters now The bus company First said in a statement earlier this afternoon: “Due to a fire, and subsequent closures on Eccleshall Road. Diversion via Somerfield Street,...

  • 7 Perished In Road Accidents

    Tragedy struck on Sunday, April 28, 2024, following a series of fatal accidents that claimed the lives of seven individuals in the Ashanti and Western Regions of the country. In the Ashanti Region, a head-on collision at Osam Junction near Kyekyewere-Dadwen resulted in the loss of five lives. The fatal accident involved a timber […]

  • Democracy needs its free press - Editorial

    Even with its diminishing role in the news ecosystem, the press remains instrumental in creating space for public discourse on important public issues.

  • More bite needed in taming road carnage

    ON FRIDAY, 15 people lost their lives on the spot when a haulage truck was involved in a head-on collision with a To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

  • Pedro Sanchez needs time to think

    Spanish politics are usually the last thing on an expat’s mind but even the apolitical can’t avoid them when they reach the international media. That’s what happened when Pedro Sanchez, president – not of Spain, but the Spanish government – announced on April 24 on X (formerly Twitter) that he would spend the next five […]

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    Traffic reported in Alamo following car accident

    ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Traffic is backed up on the expressway in Alamo due to a car accident. A white vehicle can be seen with damage to its rear side. Law enforcement and fire officials are on the scene. Traffic can be seen backed up on the expressway near the Alamo Road exit. ValleyCentral has []

  • What You Need To Know Ahead of Amazon's Earnings Report

    Amazon reports first-quarter results after the bell Tuesday, with analysts expecting increases in net sales and profit. Investors will also likely be looking for updates on the rollout of ads on Prime Video, insights into Amazon's AI plans, and whether Amazon will announce a dividend.

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    Be prepared for road closures in the Innsbrook area, Belfast Road and Edinburgh Road

    The Henrico County Department of Public Works has announced there will be a closure on sections of Belfast Road and Edinburgh Road beginning this week.

  • Trump thinks America needs to be nicer to white people

    Once again, saying something that would make anyone else unelectable, Donald Trump agrees with claims that white folks are the real victims in America. I remember when folks referred to Bill Clinton as the Teflon candidate because nothing would stick to him. — Read the rest

  • Fatal crash reported on Palomares Road in Castro Valley

    CHP dispatch logs indicated a vehicle collided with a power pole, killing at least one person.

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    Multiple Fatalities After Foothill Road Accident: Pleasanton PD

    Pleasanton police said a single-vehicle accident along Foothill Road