Each State's Favorite Tourist Attraction, Mapped
Here's where residents of each state like to visit when it's time to travel.
2023-07-28 04:23
Bo Goldman, Oscar-winning screenwriter of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', dies at 90
Bo Goldman, who penned the Oscar-winning scripts to “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Melvin and Howard” and whose textured, empathy-rich screenplays made him one of Hollywood’s finest writers, has died
2023-07-28 04:18
US launches $8.5 billion in rebates for home energy efficiency
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON The Department of Energy said on Thursday it is accepting applications from states and
2023-07-28 03:20
Is Toby Keith OK? Country musician opens up about the possibility of performing amid cancer diagnosis
'Basically, everything is in a real positive trend. You never know about cancer, so you have to prepare,' said Toby Keith
2023-07-28 02:29
US Senate panel passes AM radio, ticket fee pricing bills
By David Shepardson and Diane Bartz WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation on Thursday to bar
2023-07-28 02:17
US approves reforms to ease grid connection for wind and solar
By Valerie Volcovici and Nichola Groom WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -U.S. regulators on Thursday approved proposals to speed up the connection
2023-07-28 02:16
Tick-Borne Red Meat Allergy Could Affect 450,000 Americans
As many as 450,000 Americans could have contracted an allergy to red meat that’s linked to tick bites,
2023-07-28 01:23
A meat allergy caused by tick spit is getting more common, CDC says
At least 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites
2023-07-28 01:19
Biden administration moves to boost housing supply, improve renter protections
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON The Biden administration on Thursday continued its push to drive down housing prices, announcing
2023-07-28 00:23
L’Oreal Sales Rise as Europe Makes Up for Weakness Elsewhere
L’Oreal SA sales rose as European customers spent more on lipstick and skincare, offsetting a tepid recovery in
2023-07-28 00:16
Walmart to Test Carbon-Capture Apparel With California Startup
Walmart Inc. is teaming up with a California startup to test technology that removes carbon dioxide from its
2023-07-28 00:15
Republican congressman faces wrath of DeSantis campaign with call to ‘correct’ Black history standards
Republican US Rep Byron Donalds has repeatedly echoed other GOP officials in a specious crusade against “critical race theory” and “woke” indoctrination in American schools. But on 26 July, the Florida congressman called on Florida’s Department of Education to “correct” newly approved curriculum guidelines for middle school students to learn how enslaved people “developed skills” that could be “applied for personal benefit”. “The new African-American standards in FL are good, robust, [and] accurate,” he wrote on Twitter, now known as X. “That being said, the attempt to feature the personal benefits of slavery is wrong [and] needs to be adjusted. That obviously wasn’t the goal [and] I have faith that FLDOE will correct this.” In an interview with Florida’s WINK-TV, Mr Donalds, who is Black, suggested the standards need “some adjustments” and that Florida’s Board of Education could “bring refinement” to the curriculum standards for African American history lessons that the board unanimously approved earlier this month. The standards have been widely derided by educators, Democratic officials and the White House; Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to the state last week to condemn “propaganda” and the “extremist, so-called leaders” who support it, a not-so-thinly veiled strike against Governor Ron DeSantis and his 2024 campaign for the Republican nomination for president. After his comments, Mr Donalds felt the wrath of the DeSantis campaign and other state officials. “Did Kamala Harris write this tweet?” replied DeSantis aide Christina Pushaw. Florida’s Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr said that the state standards would not be changed “at the behest of a woke [White House], nor at the behest of a supposedly conservative congressman.” “Supposed conservatives in the federal government are pushing the same false narrative that originated from the [White House],” said DeSantis press secretary Jeremy Redfern. “Florida isn’t going to hide the truth for political convenience,” he added. “Maybe the congressman shouldn’t swing for the liberal media fences like [the vice president].” In March, Mr Donalds joined other prominent Florida Republicans to endorse Donald Trump for president. “The Congressman also calls it like he sees it, and if he thinks something is BS, he’ll tell you. That’s why we like him so much,” said Trump aide Jason Miller, who called attempts to “smear” Mr Donalds “a disgrace”. Mr Donalds responded to the inter-party backlash, stating that “anyone who can’t accurately interpret what I said is disingenuous and is desperately attempting to score political points.” Read More Why Florida’s new curriculum on slavery is becoming a political headache for Ron DeSantis DeSantis will headline barbecue billed as the largest annual gathering of South Carolina Republicans Watch: Diver rescues shark hooked to artificial reef Coast Guard calls off search for man who jumped off Carnival cruise ship
2023-07-27 23:45