In France, Some Public Pools Are Victims of Budget Woes
As temperatures rise, a vast but aging system is feeling the strains of rising energy costs, increasing water scarcity and mounting pressure on public budgets.
Tony Blair, Former U.K. Leader, Is Suddenly Back in Favor
The former British prime minister, who left Downing Street widely unpopular, is back in favor with his party, Labour, which hopes his political skills can be an advantage as an election nears.
North Korea Confirms Detention of Travis King, U.S. Soldier
The statement was the first public acknowledgment by the country that it has the soldier, Pvt. Travis King, in its custody.
Live news: Sterling moves higher as UK inflation dips to 6.8% – Financial Times
Live news: Sterling moves higher as UK inflation dips to 6.8% Financial TimesUK headline inflation rate drops sharply to 6.8% in July, in line with expectations CNBCUK inflation rate drops to 6.8% as energy costs ease BBCUK Inflation Falls Less Than Expected as Transport Costs Rise BloombergFinance minister Hunt says UK not at finish line on curbing inflation Reuters UK
Maui’s displaced grow anxious as wildfire recovery drags on – Reuters
Maui’s displaced grow anxious as wildfire recovery drags on ReutersChildren among Lahaina fire victims found during search and recovery operations Hawaii News NowAmid the ash of Lahaina, aid and anger are spreading CNNClose to Home: A Santa Rosa fire survivor’s message for Lahaina The Santa Rosa Press DemocratLahaina residents organize relief effort Reuters
U.S. band the Killers apologises for bringing Russian fan on stage in Georgia – Reuters
U.S. band the Killers apologises for bringing Russian fan on stage in Georgia ReutersThe Killers Apologize For Bringing Russian Fan Onstage In Georgia, Telling Crowd They’re All “Brothers” StereogumBooing and walkouts after the Killers tell Georgia audience Russian is their ‘brother’ The GuardianPopular U.S. Band Apologizes For Performing With Russian At Concert In Georgia Radio Free Europe / Radio
Travis King: North Korea says US soldier fled because of racism in army – BBC
Travis King: North Korea says US soldier fled because of racism in army BBCNorth Korea asserts US soldier Travis King crossed border after becoming disillusioned with America Yahoo NewsNorth Korea says Travis King wants refuge from racism ReutersNorth Korea confirms US soldier Travis King is in the country CNNNorth Korea: King seeking refuge WISN 12 News
Trump expected to be booked at Fulton County jail, sheriff says – CNN
Trump expected to be booked at Fulton County jail, sheriff says CNNDonald Trump has 10 days to turn himself in WHAS11Here’s what DeSantis, Christie and other Trump 2024 rivals are saying about the Georgia indictment CNNOpinion | Why the Fani Willis Prosecution of Donald Trump Is Indispensable The New York TimesOpinion | The Georgia indictment against Trump is a
Four80East ‘This Time Around’ – LISTEN
Four80East This Time AroundAlbum: Gonna Be AlrightCourtesy of Boomtang 2023 The post Four80East ‘This Time Around’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
Ted Falcon Album ‘TÔ CHEGANDO-Almost There’ Out August 19
When people think of Brazilian music, the first thing that comes to mind is bossa nova. But TED FALCON, a jazz violinist, mandolinist and composer, fell in love with a different style of Brazilian music called “choro.” Falcon’s newest album, TÔ CHEGANDO (toh shay-gan-do) (Almost There), comprises 14 original compositions that celebrate the happy, danceable, urban rhythms of choro music.Falcon plays