Pros And Cons Of Signing These Five Remaining UFAs

After nearly three weeks of NHL free agency coming into full effect, there are still a handful of NHLers available in the UFA market. Not only are these players expected to be regular NHL players in the upcoming 2025-26 campaign, but some could...

Trade Stand-Off Continues as US 200 Percent Drug Tariffs Loom

FILE PHOTO: U.S President Donald Trump looks on on the day he signs the HALT Fentanyl Act, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo Australia’s pharmaceutical benefits scheme is...

Bailey’s Bay beaten heavily by Warwick

Created: Jul 20, 2025 08:17 PM (Updated: Jul 20, 2025 08:17 PM) Bailey’s Bay captain Terryn Fray’s stump is removed by Luke Horan (photograph supplied) Sea Breeze Oval (Warwick won toss): Warwick beat Bailey’s Bay by 70 runs After rescuing victory...

UK urges ‘50-day drive’ to arm Ukraine, raise pressure on Putin

Britain and Germany are set to pledge new air defense systems for Ukraine as the U.K. government pushes for a “50-day drive” to arm Kyiv and bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. Defense Secretary John Healey will make...

Disneyland in Washington, D.C. – What To Know About the Project

Have you heard of the Disneyland castle near Washington, D.C.? A TikTok from @kodhizera recently went viral, showing three golden and white spires towering over the highway in Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. “First time living in the DMV,”...

Eagles soar past Oilers

Lily Rihel, Kara Kirk and Taylor Thompson combined for 10 hits and 10 RBIs as Grove City finished off a 14-1, five-inning victory over homestanding Oil City on Saturday in the completion of a Region 5 softball game that was delayed earlier this...

Swim safe: Supervision, lessons key to water safety

Anyone can drown, but the reality is no one should. That’s the motivation behind the observance of World and National Drowning Prevention Day, which was recognized July 25. Dedicated to raising awareness and accelerating drowning prevention, World...

Power Guru leaders discuss D.C. rally and the road ahead for solar energy

BENNINGTON — Officials from a solar energy systems company headquartered at the Benmont Mill, Power Guru, recently participated in a Save Main Street Solar rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Held on Tuesday, June 17, the rally was organized...

From city of Kodiak to capital city, Alutiiq Dancers share language and culture in D.C.

Brandy Paddock and her son, Kalsin, are two of seven Alutiiq dancers that performed on the outdoor main stage Wednesday, July 2, in the middle of Washington D.C. The group shared dances about traditionally hunting ducks, seals and whales. Some of...

Wayne County WWII veteran receives Congressional Gold Medal in Washington, D.C.

The United States Congress awarded the last remaining World War II Army Rangers with Congressional Gold Medals on Thursday, including a Wayne County native. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — 80 years after the end of World War II, our nation's heroes are...

Workshop scheduled with Penn State Extension

A “Twilight Pond Walk” — an upcoming Penn State Extension workshop focused on the basics of pond water quality, ecology, plant identification and management — will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 31 at Beaver Creek Natura Area, PA-208, Knox. The...

Trump Teases D.C. Takeover Amid Crime Wave: “Cleaning Up” Capital On The Horizon?

Following Tragic Shootings, Former President Hints at Bold Federal Intervention to Restore Order in Beleaguered Washington President Donald Trump hinted at a major announcement regarding his plans to restore safety in Washington, D.C., following...

Andrew Clyde addresses D.C.'s crime crisis and backs Trump's policy agenda

Rep. Andrew Clyde, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Georgia’s 9th district since 2021, has recently shared his perspectives on pressing issues through social media. Clyde, born in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada in 1963 and...

Study reveals which states are sending the most transplants to America’s 5 biggest cities

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UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on M23 rebel group, Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific and more (Week 119)

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...

DOGE-Fueled Federal Job Cuts Impacting Washington, D.C., Housing Market: Bright MLS

Federal workforce cuts under the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative are having a ripple effect on the Washington, D.C., housing market. Nearly 40% of real estate agents said they’re working with clients...

C-suite sours on AI despite rising investment, survey finds

Executives are losing faith in AI initiatives despite rising investment, according to a study conducted by consultancy Akkodis. The firm, a subsidiary of Swiss staffing biz Adecco Group, analyzed the responses from 500 global chief technology...

Maryland’s $20K buyout: Why it matters | EDITORIAL

This month, thousands of Maryland state employees were officially told they could be eligible for at least $20,000 each. Of course, the offer came with one big catch. In return for accepting the money — $20K plus $300 for each year they’ve worked...

D.C. office vacancy stagnates as federal lease terminations offset gains

The Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers participating in 4th of July celebrations in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C., (KTUU) - What better way to celebrate Independence Day than in the nation’s capital? The Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers are representing Alaska as one of the groups featured in the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival this week. The...