These phrases Americans often say while traveling abroad “can come off as rude, offensive, or ignorant,” says Chicago-based ...

Urban Summit leaders call for Jackson County Executive Frank White's resignation after he vetoes recall election.

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An effort to save the Tryon house where Nina Simone was born reveals the artist’s complicated relationship with her hometown.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has approved the Santa Barbara County Master Plan for Aging 2025-2030, a comprehensive five-year roadmap ...

A Christmas in July fundraiser for Mission Waco’s Christmas Toy Store will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Harris Creek Baptist ...

Thursday is the deadline to register for the next Pesticide Applicator Training Class. The class takes place from 8:30 a.m.

The irony is haunting; they flee the very system they were elected to fix but refused to do so. Former President Muhammadu Buhari of blessed memory, between 2015 and 2023, became the symbol of Nigeria ...

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With the conclusion of the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), held from 16 June to 8 July 2025, the International Bar ...

I’m keeping this introduction short in order to give the words to the musicians and their music. I wrote about Quenby’s self-titled album last month and it got me thinking ...

Just after the trophy was handed over, a horrified Palmer spied President Donald Trump standing centre stage, joining in the bouncy-bouncy dance footballers and toddlers love. The look on Cole’s face ...