Author Archives: Syndicated Content
U.S. EPA to set stricter requirements on coal-fired power plants -Washington Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday said it will set stricter requirements for how coal-fired power plants dispose of wastewater full of arsenic, lead and mercury...
Jul 26, 2021
White House says current vaccination rates show positive trend
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A surge in new coronavirus cases related to the Delta variant is prompting health experts to discuss mitigation strategies such as updated guidance on wearing masks, White House ...
Jul 26, 2021
Biden pushes for long COVID sufferers to be protected by law
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden said Monday the White House is pushing for people with long-term symptoms of COVID-19 to be protected against discrimination, as he marked...
Jul 26, 2021
Ameren warns of utility scams on the rise in Galesburg and Pekin
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — Ameren Illinois is warning customers about utility scams spreading in the areas of Galesburg and Pekin over the last several days. According to Ameren, 75 customers have cal...
Jul 26, 2021
New York City issues vaccine mandate for city workers to fight Delta variant
By Gabriella Borter and Maria Caspani NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City will require municipal workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September or face weekly testing, Mayor Bill de Blasio...
Jul 26, 2021
Trump ally Barrack pleads not guilty in UAE lobbying case
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Former U.S. President Donald Trump's billionaire ally Thomas Barrack pleaded not guilty to charges of illegal lobbying for the United Arab Emirates on Monday, putting the case on c...
Jul 26, 2021
Greek tourism faces tense ‘summer of patience’
By Karolina Tagaris and Angeliki Koutantou ATHENS (Reuters) -For two balmy weeks in July, hotel manager George Tselios dared to hope his pandemic nightmare was behind him. He was getting 100 bookings ...
Jul 26, 2021
Biden nominates 8 top federal prosecutors
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Monday nominated a slate of eight people to serve as U.S. Attorneys, including the top federal prosecutor who will oversee the Jan. 6 Ca...
Jul 26, 2021
U.S. new home sales fall sharply in June
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of new U.S. single-family homes tumbled in June and sales in the prior month were weaker than initially estimated, suggesting the housing market was losing momentum amid s...
Jul 26, 2021
Saran Wrap Dash - Brooke & Jeffrey Summer Games
Photo: Siewert, Jake (uploader)The Brooke & Jeffrey Summer Games kick off with the Saran Wrap Dash! First team to fully wrap their partner in Saran Wrap and race to the finish line wins! The Summe...
Jul 26, 2021
