From Everest to Machu Picchu, we can’t get enough of those ‘must-see’ places. It’s time to show some restraintClimbing Everest used to be an even more dangerous pursuit than it is today, requiring huge bravery, endurance and skill. Even then the mountain could kill. A century ago, it claimed the lives of two of Britain’s finest climbers, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine.The world’s highest mountain eventually succumbed to human challenge when, almost three decades later, Edmund Hillary and...
The country’s shrinking economy and rising inflation and poverty point to the urgency of taking a decision.
ST. GEORGE — The Pine View Panthers swept the Sky View Bobcats in the 4A baseball state tournament’s opening round this weekend, posting an 11-0 victory on Friday and an 11-2 win on Saturday to advance to next week’s round of 16. There, the Panthers will be joining four other Region 9 teams, namely Dixie, […]
Kate is joined by HuffPost reporter Matt Shuham to talk about how the war in Gaza is refracting domestically, from college protests to presidential politics. Belaboring The Point is now on YouTube!
From a mural in Birmingham commemorating poet Benjamin Zephaniah to the Observer’s favourite food shops: the best original photographs from the Observer commissioned in April 2024 Continue reading
Despite declining public attention to local news, most believe local news outlets are at least somewhat important to their community.
Portland's gas tax is a cheap price to pay for all the costs of driving a car. by Taylor Griggs There’s been some anxious energy surrounding Portland’s 10-cent gas tax, which is on the ballot for renewal in the upcoming primary election. The tax funds the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Fixing Our Streets maintenance program, going toward street paving and safety projects like traffic signals, sidewalk installation...
Bogotá, May 1 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, on Wednesday announced that his country´s relations with Israel will end tomorrow, in response to the genocide being committed in the Gaza Strip against the Palestinian population. The post Colombia to break off relations with Israel first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Most Americans are wary of social media’s role in politics and its overall impact on the country, and these concerns are ticking up among Democrats. Still, Republicans stand out on several measures, with a majority believing major technology companies are biased toward liberals.
During one of my interviews this year with the British Ambassador, Hugh Elliott, the topic of crime and guns came up. He said that security is one of those areas where the Embassy has excellent cooperation with Spain, even counting on a team from the National Crime Agency, which works as part of the embassy […]
In this article we show you how you can view transcripts in Apple Podcasts. In today’s digital age, podcasts have become a ubiquitous source of entertainment, information, and inspiration. However, for some, keeping up with the spoken content can be challenging. If you’ve ever wished you could read along with your favorite podcast, Apple has […]