• Letters April 16, 2024: 'City council needs to focus on real problems.'

    Wrong priorities I find it amusing that Councillor Penner wants to extend voting rights to permanent citizens of this country. Perhaps it may not be a bad idea, but given the fact that the city council resists a call for a plebiscite regarding the rezoning I find the idea ridiculous. Why give with one hand […]

  • ‘We need more shade’: US’s hottest city turns to trees to cool those most in need

    Phoenix broke several heat records last year. Now Grant Park, which has inequitable tree cover, is seeing a tree-planting drive that promises some respite from 100F temperaturesIt was a relatively cool spring day in Phoenix, Arizona, as a tree-planting crew dug large holes in one of the desert city’s hottest and least shaded neighborhoods.Still, it was sweaty backbreaking work as they carefully positioned, watered and staked a 10ft tall Blue palo verde and Chilean mesquite in opposite corners of...

  • German exchange students visit Reading’s City Hall and learn about the city’s government

    The student exchange program began in 2002 as part of the sister-city partnership formed by Reading and Reutlingen more than a quarter-century ago.

  • The Five Types of Tools You'll Need for Your Off-grid Adventures

    If you’re planning on embarking on some adventures this season, owning the right gear can make all the difference. Here are our recommended light sources, knives, fire-building tools, hatchets, and emergency supplies for outdoor, off-grid adventures.

  • 8 Awesome AI Tools You Need to Check Out

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we create and analyze media in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. AI tools have become essential for enhancing images, generating music, and analyzing video content across various platforms. This article delves into the innovative applications of AI in multimedia production, highlighting the technologies that are shaping the future […]

  • No Car? No Problem — These Are the Most Walkable U.S. Cities

    Everything you need is just a short walk away. READ MORE

  • Alcohol harm is increasing – the government needs to act now

    Decision-makers should consider setting minimum unit pricing for alcohol. It’s a policy that has been shown to save lives

  • Opinion: You don't need to own an iPhone for the government lawsuit against Apple to benefit you

    Last month, the Department of Justice filed its long-awaited antitrust suit against Apple, accusing the company of monopolizing the smartphone market. This makes Apple the last of the U.S.-based tech giants to face a major monopolization lawsuit from a federal agency. (Google also faces one from the Justice Department; Facebook and Amazon have been sued by the Federal Trade Commission.) These suits make claims under Section 2 of the Sherman Act, an 1890 statute that makes it unlawful to obtain...

  • We need a government to match the private sector's energy and radicalism

    One thing the government was not light on yesterday at the Innovate Finance Global Summit was advice. Everyone has it. That’s a good thing.  Panel discussions were loaded with genuinely interesting ideas about strengthening London’s competitive advantage in fintech. Those that had “made it” were offering advice on corporate governance to those still in the []

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    Man City got the boost they needed vs Luton

    Man City manager Pep Guardiola welcomed Kyle Walker back into his plans against Luton Town on Saturday, boosting his chances of featuring against Real Madrid midweek.

  • Junction City YMCA needs $40,000 for repairs

    JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) - The Junction City YMCA is calling on community supporters to help pay for some urgent repairs. On Thursday, the Junction City Family YMCA announced it is raising funds for necessary repairs and updates. Executive Director Amber J. Stanley says the YMCA needs to make repairs to its basketball floor. The current []

  • "We need shade": America's hottest city rushes to plant more trees

    This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It was a relatively cool spring day in Phoenix, Arizona, as a tree-planting crew dug large holes in one of the desert city’s hottest and least shaded neighborhoods. Still, it was sweaty backbreaking work as they carefully positioned, watered and staked a […]