Vaccine passports for cross-border travel take off in Europe as US looks ‘very closely’ at concept, but promises ‘no mandates’

Greece and Denmark have become the first to launch Covid-19 vaccine passports for travel within the EU, as the bloc pushes for all member states to adopt the system and US officials say they’re considering the idea. The two countries rolled out the new passes on Friday in separate press conferences, with Greek Prime Minister…

The USD Is Weak, And What That Could Mean For The Rest Of 2021

The USD Is Weak, And What That Could Mean For The Rest Of 2021 Authored by Bryce Coward via Knowledge Leaders Capital blog, The US dollar is on the verge of breaking down to the lowest level since 2014. This is not all that surprising. After all, the US money supply continues to grow at…

Hines targets new needs in each of its Texas markets as COVID restrictions ease, population grows

Meet the man who oversees some of the largest projects at Hines. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service

Reforesting the entire tropics would have little to no impact on climate change, new research finds

A group of international researchers has come to the surprising conclusion that reforesting the entire tropical regions of Earth would have an almost negligible effect on atmospheric carbon dioxide. In their paper, the scientists from London, Leeds and Hong Kong, wanted to test an extreme hypothetical scenario involving the reforestation of vast areas of land…

Welcome To Walley World!

Welcome To Walley World! Authored by MN Gordon via EconomicPrism.com, One of the fringe benefits of Washington’s stimulus program has been inflated stock portfolios.  This has delivered a great boon for certain state governments.  In Connecticut, for example, a state that taxes capital gains as regular income, this year’s budget surplus is projected to be $470…

Family of American killed in Kenya wants separate probe

NAIROBI (AP) — The family of an American investor of Somali origin whose body was found with torture wounds days after he went missing in Nairobi wants Kenya’s director of public prosecutions to run a separate investigation from one being done by police. In a letter sent through their lawyer, relatives of Bashir Mohamed Mohamud,…

Military weapon system test fails to intercept target

HONOLULU (AP) — A weapon system test conducted by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii failed to intercept the target Saturday. According to an agency statement, the objective of the test was to demonstrate the capability of a ballistic missile defense-configured Aegis ship to detect, track, engage and intercept a…

Convicted spy for Russia moves to withdraw guilty plea

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A former Army Green Beret sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for spying for Russia has filed paperwork seeking to withdraw his guilty plea. Peter Debbins of Gainesville, Virginia, filed the handwritten motion earlier this week from his jail cell in Alexandria. He gave no reason for doing so,…

Cubs 3B David Bote departs with left shoulder injury

CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs infielder David Bote left the game against Cincinnati on Saturday after hurting his left shoulder on a slide. Bote grabbed his shoulder after the play at second base in the fourth inning. He was helped off and replaced by Patrick Wisdom at third before the Reds batted in the top of…

Sweep: Bucks oust Heat 120-103, roll into Round 2

MIAMI (AP) — Turns out, there was a reason the Milwaukee Bucks weren’t worried about a playoff rematch with the Miami Heat in Round 1 this year. The last four games proved why. Brook Lopez scored 25 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double — 20 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists — and the Bucks…

Camping reservations are booking up in Sioux Falls area as summer kicks off: Here’s what to know

South Dakota parks are seeing camping reservations fill up. Sioux Falls is right on the path to Yellowstone, Glacier, the Black Hills and other areas expecting record years.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Gavin MacLeod, ‘Love Boat’ captain, dies at 90

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Television actor Gavin MacLeod of “The Love Boat” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” has died. He was 90. MacLeod died early Saturday, his nephew, Mark See, told Variety. MacLeod’s health had been poor recently but no cause of death was given, the trade publication reported. MacLeod achieved stardom as Murray…

Looking Back: Unique central Sioux Falls building started as a grocery store

Driving through the core areas of Sioux Falls, one may notice little houses that don’t quite look like homes.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Pop Quiz PDX: Are You “Portland Smart”? Take Our New Weekly Quiz and Find Out!

by Wm. Steven Humphrey Anthony Keo /brain jollygon /4×6/ iStock / Getty Images Are you under the impression that you’re “smart”? Do you think you’re well-versed in what’s happening around Portland? Well, prove it to yourself and the world by taking the POP QUIZ PDX—a new, weekly quiz chock full of sassy, fun, multiple choice…

‘Back into the swing of things’: Dell Rapids Quarry Days are back

The three-day party in Dell Rapids is scheduled for June 25-27. The event was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.        Top Featured Tags: – South Dakota News Press Release Distribution Service

Takeout Club: Angelina’s Greek Gyros Is Open Late in Old Town

by Suzette Smith Bomb dot com from Angelina’s Greek Gyros Suzette Smith There’s so much talk about the problems with Portland’s downtown. But I’ve yet to see anyone address the downtown problem that directly impacts ME. Namely, what is there to eat down there past 8 pm? A few night owl food carts. Voodoo Doughnuts.…

Teton Valley Community Garden at the Fairgrounds seeks volunteers and gardeners this season

The Fairgrounds and University of Idaho Extension, Teton County are excited to announce that the new valley Community Garden is underway! Top Featured Tags: – Idaho News Press Release Distribution Service

Good Morning, News: The Pandemic Isn’t Over, Portland Biz Alliance Squirms, and Back-Stabbin’ Republicans Keep On Stabbin’

by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Vomit-inducing Reps. Gaetz and Greene appear together on…

Where Will The Next Deflationary Shock Come From?

Where Will The Next Deflationary Shock Come From? Authored by Louis-Vincent Gave via Evergreen Gavekal blog, “Whenever I hear numbers like this, I look back to my childhood growing up in Hungary, where…[the] value of money meant nothing. I’m very worried this is an unstoppable situation because the longer the Fed waits, the more they…

After Grade-Rigging Scandal, Baltimore City Schools No Longer Holding Back Failing Students

After Grade-Rigging Scandal, Baltimore City Schools No Longer Holding Back Failing Students A new grading policy, put forth by the Baltimore City School Board, Tuesday, will allow students who are struggling and failing classes to move up to the next grade level due to the virus pandemic, according to local news Fox 45.  Instead of holding…

Brandeis Dean Declares “Yes, All White People Are Racists”

Brandeis Dean Declares “Yes, All White People Are Racists” Authored by Jonathan Turley, Last year, we discussed the controversy over the acting Northwestern Law Dean declaring publicly to “I am James Speta and I am a racist.” He was followed by Emily Mullin, executive director of major gifts, who announced, “I am a racist and a gatekeeper…

The Power of Writing Your Story [Infographic]

Writing about your experiences and aspirations can have a wide range of personal and professional benefits. This infographic from Opyrus explores the power of personal storytelling and how it helps both mental and physical health. Read the full article at MarketingProfs Press Release Distribution Service

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