Month: March 2023

LIVE 2:30 PM ET: Biden Visits Mississippi, Delivers Remarks

President Joe Biden delivers remarks in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, to reaffirm his commitment to supporting the people of Mississippi as they recover and rebuild from devastating storms.   …


Blinken Talks With Israeli Counterpart After Judicial Change Protests

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken talked with his Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, on March 30—just days after President Joe Biden criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts at judicial change. “Like many supporters of Israel, I’m very concerned,” said Biden on March 28. “And I’m concerned that they get this right. They cannot continue…


Creating a Designer Tablescape

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Spring is in full swing, and with it comes a host of opportunities to bring together family and friends in your home. But what happens once you get them all around the table? And what are the makings of a great tabletop? Building a tablescape is a challenge…


UK Economy Grew Slightly to Avoid Recession in 2022, Revised Official Data Shows

The UK economy grew by more than first thought in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to revised official data confirming the country avoided a recession last year. Economists had previously said the economy saw zero growth between October and December, indicating the UK had very narrowly avoided a recession. But revised figures released by…


India Stepwell Roof Collapse Leaves 36 People Dead, 16 More Injured

At least 36 people were killed, and 16 others were injured after the roof of a stepwell at a Hindu temple in India collapsed on Thursday, according to local authorities. The incident occurred at the Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple in the Indian city of Indore. Police said that a concrete slab covering an ancient stepwell…


Biden Says He Has ‘No Comment on Trump’ After Indictment

President Joe Biden and the White House have declined to comment on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s Thursday indictment of former President Donald Trump. As he traveled from the White House to Mississippi to survey tornado-ravaged portions of the state on Friday, Biden was asked by reporters about Trump being charged. He declined to answer….


UK to Join Indo-Pacific Trade Bloc in Biggest Trade Deal Since Brexit

Britain will join a vast free trade area of 11 countries spanning the Indo-Pacific region, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced. The UK accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) was formally confirmed in a call between Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and her counterparts from the group in the early hours…


Boston COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for City Workers Okay, Court Rules

Boston’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers was legal, the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled on March 30. The city’s claim that COVID-19 could not adequately be combated without vaccination outweighed the risk of irreparable harm to workers who were facing termination, Justice Elspeth Cypher wrote in the ruling. “The potential harm to the city and the…


Federal Agency Tells Lenders to Give Struggling Homeowners Mortgage Relief

Amid the rapid rise in interest rates and the increased cost of living, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has issued guidelines to banks saying they should offer “relief measures” to consumers in “mortgage hardship.” FCAC said it expects federally regulated financial institutions to identify such consumers and proactively offer measures. Those measures include…


Health Editor

Job title: Health Editor Location: Remote Employment type: Full Time Description We are seeking an experienced Health Editor to join our editorial team, who will primarily focus on editing articles related to health, wellness, and medicine. The Health Editor will work closely with our Managing Editor and writers to ensure that the content is of…