Chiara Alicia Fanconi, CNN London (CNN) — For the first time in history, the majority of humans live in cities — spaces often defined by concrete, glass and a disconnect from the natural world. Access to nature is no longer guaranteed. London-based environmental activist Ellen Miles, 31, is trying to change that. “Before we urbanized
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By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Austalia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told his government colleagues on Friday that reducing student debt would be the first legislative priority for his administration that was returned to power in the nation’s first election in which the Baby Boomer generation was outnumbered by younger voters. Albanese
Continue ReadingPor German Padinger Casi seis años después de que los primeros tanques alemanes cruzaran la frontera para invadir Polonia, la Segunda Guerra Mundial llegó a su fin en Europa mientras las tropas soviéticas celebraban la captura de BerlÃn y las fuerzas de Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido avanzaban sobre el norte y sur de
Continue ReadingAnálisis por Stephen Collinson, CNN León XIV fue forjado tanto por el mundo exterior como por Estados Unidos. Quizás por eso sea el primer papa de Estados Unidos. Cuando el recién elegido pontÃfice salió al balcón con vistas a la Plaza de San Pedro este jueves, conmocionó al mundo. Desde tiempos inmemoriales, se ha aceptado
Continue ReadingBy Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is celebrating Russia’s Victory Day on Friday surrounded by friendly world leaders, watching as thousands of troops marched in a parade at Moscow’s Red Square. The annual May 9 commemoration of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II is one of
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan, Simone McCarthy and Brad Lendon, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The escalating conflict between India and Pakistan could be offering the world a first real glimpse into how advanced Chinese military technology performs against proven Western hardware – and Chinese defense stocks are already surging. Shares of China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft rose
Continue ReadingBy Brian Ng Paris (CNN) — Over 150 years ago, rich women from all over the world came to 7 Rue de La Paix in Paris to be dressed by couturier Charles Frederick Worth, whose eponymous fashion house, founded in 1858, continued through three generations after his death in 1895. Widely credited by historians as
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By Eric Bradner, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The world watched in rapt anticipation on Thursday as newly appointed Pope Leo XIV stepped up to the velvet-draped ledge of the St. Peter’s Basilica balcony, raising his hand to greet a sea of Catholics who believe he had been appointed by the grace of God. But
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By AIJAZ HUSSAIN, MUNIR AHMED, SHEIKH SAALIQ and RAJESH ROY Associated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir overnight, killing at least five civilians in a growing military standoff that erupted following an attack on tourists in the India-controlled portion of
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By The Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass on Friday, a day after his historic election as the first U.S.-born pope in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history while congratulations poured in from world leaders and statesmen at the start of his papacy. On Thursday, Cardinal Robert Prevost emerged
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By Andy Rose, Taylor Romine and Matthew Rehbein, CNN (CNN) — When Father Tony Ricard watched Pope Leo XIV deliver his first address to the faithful Thursday in St. Peter’s Square, he felt an instant kinship. “When he came to the balcony, I looked up, and I was like, ‘That dude looks like he could
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By OBED LAMY and HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as his brother’s name was announced. “She started screaming
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By OBED LAMY and HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as his brother’s name was announced. “She started screaming
Continue ReadingPor Andrew Carey, Nick Patton Walsh y Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN El tiempo era malo en la lÃnea del frente a medida que se acercaba la hora. Las densas nubes y la lluvia indicaban que la actividad de las dos partes en conflicto probablemente serÃa menor. Pero a medida que se acercaba la medianoche del miércoles,
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If you enjoy history and these articles, we are seeking sponsors and contributors to support the work. Contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com and/or donate via Venmo @bobfordshistory Music has the power to start a revolution, or even calm a baby. The drumbeat of native culture is as important to them as Bach and Beethoven is to
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Answer this for me It’s amazing. Our current administration keeps finding more ways that past administrations seemed to want to waste millions and trillions of dollars. Maybe one of these days, we can cut out enough of those wasted dollars that our tax dollars will actually go down. But in the meantime, we still have
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AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— CAR–NASCAR-KANSAS-BUESCHER’S BACK DESCRIPTION: KANSAS CITY, Kan. — One year ago, Chris Buescher was beaten
Continue Reading AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— CAR–NASCAR-KANSAS-BUESCHER’S BACK DESCRIPTION: KANSAS CITY, Kan. — One year ago, Chris Buescher was beaten
Continue Reading AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— CAR–NASCAR-KANSAS-BUESCHER’S BACK DESCRIPTION: KANSAS CITY, Kan. — One year ago, Chris Buescher was beaten
Continue Reading AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— CAR–NASCAR-KANSAS-BUESCHER’S BACK DESCRIPTION: KANSAS CITY, Kan. — One year ago, Chris Buescher was beaten
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Stacker compiled a ranking of cities with the most UFO sightings in Missouri using data from the National UFO Reporting Center.
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Regina Stufflebean, 2320 S. 12th St., addition, Warner Portable Buildings, $10,000. Deborah Weems, 520 S. 11th St., roof, Top Peaks Roofing and Construction, $30,000. Saint Joseph Development LLC, 801 W. Valley St., roof, A1 Roofing Renovation & Construction LLC, $7,200. BH2 St. Joe LLC, 2503 S. Belt Highway, sign, Vavak Building Services DBA View Sign
Continue ReadingMeet Blizzard! Blizzard was named for a snowstorm in early March, but she is also as sweet as a DQ summer shake! This extraordinarily pretty cat was pregnant when brought to the shelter, and a foster home offered her a great place to nurture her kittens until they were adopted. Now that Blizzard is done
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420 CIGARETTES, BEER & SPIRITS 1901 St Joseph Ave. No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-EINSTEINS 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union, Room 102 Critical: Sanitizer in the three-compartment sink or warewasher must be at the proper level (corrected during inspection). ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA-FOOD 4525 Downs Dr. Blum Union, Room 102 No violations. ARAMARK CAMPUS DINING, ARA
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Arrests reported April 30 to May 6 Jessie E. Williams, 35, 2916 Olive St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Daniss Tamar Jenkins, 46, 2323 Jules St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Kristen L. Smith, 36, 313 E. Market St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Mary M. Bennett, 56, 2305 Castle
Continue Reading Thefts reported from April 25 to May 5 2807 Pembroke Ln., items stolen at residence/home. 3022 S. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 810 S. 24th St., items stolen at bank/savings and loan. 4201 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at grocery/super market. 1201 Angelique St., items stolen at residence/home. 402 S. 5th St., burglary at
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Marriage applications Jose Alejandro Hernandez, 30, and Breeanna Elaine Warden, 25, both of St. Joseph. Dustin Allen Huitt Johnson, 39, and Kate Ann Richardson, 39, both of St. Joseph. Ryan Michael Steele II, 26, and Kenzie Jade Braman, 22, both of St. Joseph. Keith Edward Stevenson, 56, and Crystal Lynn Pennell, 51, both of Country
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Deeds of trust reported from May 1 to May 6 Jared Busichio to Central Trust Bank, 29 58 35 PT SW Quarter $282,783. Rory Berry, Rosalie Drake to Sofi Bank National Assoc., 29 58 35 PT SE Quarter $166,250. Joshua Ashford to Hallmark Home Mortgage LLC, St. Joseph Extn Add PT LT 16 Blk 4 $155,138.
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By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and details began to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make him history’s first American pope. Freed from their conclave, cardinals began
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LANCASTER, Kan. – Edward Arthur Warriner, 76, of Lancaster, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Lancaster Church of Faith with Pastor Steve Warriner officiating. Burial will follow at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster,. Memorials are suggested to
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