French Police Guard Water as Seasonal Drought Intensifies
New reservoirs designed to supply French farms with water in increasingly arid growing seasons have attracted opposition from environmentalists.
Amid Israeli Blockade on Gaza, a Fishing Fleet Limps Along
An Israeli blockade that restricts the movement of Gazans out of the strip and limits imports — or bans them completely — has been devastating for the enclave’s fishing industry.
Meet the Man on a Mission to Expose Sneaky Price Increases
Edgar Dworsky has become the go-to expert on “shrinkflation,” when products or packaging are manipulated so people get less for their money.
Tech Turmoil Complicates Canada’s Policing of the Online World
The government has four bills before Parliament to rein in tech giants at a time when the industry is retrenching.
Interesting Facts About Fifa World Cup
With the kick-off in Qatar less than 14 days ago, we are all feeling the soccer fever. All football leagues worldwide are on leave, and … The post Interesting Facts About Fifa World Cup appeared first on Singersroom.com.
4 Paper Writing Services That Students Like to Use
Writing essays take most of the study time for a student at any level. These essays require research, drafting, outlining, referencing, and editing, among other … The post 4 Paper Writing Services That Students Like to Use appeared first on Singersroom.com.
Maryland Black Caucus Foundation holds 27th annual legislative weekend conference
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report for America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com The Maryland Black Caucus Foundation held its 27th Legislative Weekend over the weekend, highlighting the Black agenda and recognizing excellence in Black leadership. The Maryland Black Caucus Foundation is a nonprofit public policy organization that aims to embolden the African-American community through a
Resident physicians at Children’s National Hospital say more resources needed to cope with patient surge
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Doctors in residence and fellows at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. are in the midst of a critical negotiation with their employer. The doctors, represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents, recently held a Unity Break to call attention to their
‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63
By Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit “Flashdance … What a Feeling” from 1983’s “Flashdance,” has died. She was 63. Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced
Walmart shooter a person of color; left ‘death note’
By Ben Finley and Matthew Barakat, The Associated Press The Walmart supervisor who fatally shot six co-workers at a store in Virginia bought the gun just hours before the killings and left a note on his phone accusing colleagues of mocking him, authorities said Nov. 25. “Sorry everyone but I did not plan this I