The Indian state of Odisha has announced that it will begin strictly enforcing a ban on the sale of gasoline or diesel fuel in plastic bottles and other unauthorized containers, Sambad English reported. As the outlet explained, the local government cited “serious public safety, fire hazard, and environmental concerns.” While the sale of “loose” fuel … Read more
Borderlands Mexico is a weekly outline of developments in the world of trucking and cross-border trade between the United States and Mexico. This week: Cross-border boom collides with rising security risks; Mexico sets new quarterly FDI record with nearly $41B in Q4; and La Bonanza Avocados opens a logistics center in Pharr. NEW ORLEANS — … Read more
It’s been a busy few weeks for retirees, with Social Security announcing the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and monthly Medicare premiums being revealed for the coming year. The 2026 Social Security COLA will do something not seen since the late 20th century. The Part B premium is increasing rapidly, and is set to partially or … Read more
Court testimony says the video game plan for her character crossed a line for the rapper. Megan Thee Stallion knows her worth and her boundaries. According to testimony earlier this week, the Houston hottie turned down a major “Call of Duty” collaboration when she learned that the role would make her a “shootable character” in … Read more
When Jim, 62, walked away from his career in aerospace engineering last month, he didn’t exactly feel like he was walking into freedom. He had spent decades saving—carefully tracking every contribution, every market wobble, every employer penny—but now that he’s finally retired, he’s facing a new kind of stress: which account to withdraw from first? … Read more
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Who wanted Nicki Lenway dead? That was the question police were asking on the evening of April 20, 2022. Around 7:30 pm, Lenway had pulled into the parking lot of the FamilyWise parenting center to pick up her 5-year-old son, Callahan. She was halfway between her car and the door when she was ambushed from … Read more
NABUMALI, Uganda (AP) — Among the most sensitive family disputes Moses Kutoi mediates are those involving upset men wondering why some of their children don’t look like them. For the leader of the Ugandan clan attuned to the wisdom of his ancestors, the matter is taboo, which should never be discussed with others. However Kutoi … Read more
A new data assessment is helping to quantify the significant impacts of environmental factors on heart disease incidence in Europe. According to an early November update from the European Environment Agency, factors such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and exposure to harmful chemicals “cause around one in five cardiovascular deaths in the European Union”. What … Read more
YOU NEED TO KNOW Former Arizona news anchor sentenced to 10 years in prison for federal wire fraud conspiracy Prosecutors say Stephanie Hockridge, a former employee of Phoenix news station ABC15, was involved in a pandemic-era wage protection program (PPP) loan scheme. Hockridge and her husband created false payroll records, tax documents and bank statements … Read more