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Arkansas

Arkansas Town in Top 10 in the World to View Solar Eclipse

Arkansans are gearing up for The Great American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, which is expected to draw millions of people into the state to witness this once-in-a-lifetime event that is expected to last a little over 4 minutes in duration. 40/29 YouTube40/29 YouTube According to Astronomy.com, the small town of Russellville is ranked […]

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London Mayor Fears Eurostar ‘Chaos’ Under New EU Border Checks

London mayor Sadiq Khan warned Saturday that Eurostar passengers going from Britain to the continent face “chaos” once a new computerised border scheme proposed by the European Union takes effect. All visitors entering the EU with visas or visa waivers will have to go through the automated EU Entry/Exit System, which has been long delayed […]

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Arkansas

St. Louis family bets big on horse racing in Arkansas

HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS —When COVID cases first appeared in March 2020, St. Louis businessman Louis Cella knew his family’s casino and racetrack in Hot Springs, Arkansas, drew at least 10,000 people daily during its racing season. Then-Gov. Asa Hutchinson was considering how to use the state’s power to contain the spread of a deadly new […]

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ARDOT preparing for heavy traffic during the 2024 total solar eclipse

The 2024 total solar eclipse is officially six months away, and ARDOT is putting the final touches on a traffic management plan. The eclipse is scheduled for April 8, 2024. “Most of the traffic will be here on that Friday, Saturday and Sunday,” ARDOT spokesperson Dave Parker said. “People are staying in the hotels, staying […]

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Mayor of Tokyo’s Shibuya Asks Halloween Revelers to Stay Away

The mayor of Tokyo’s Shibuya district asked Halloween partygoers to avoid its streets this year, fearing the post-pandemic return of tourists may lead to chaotic mobs and crowd crushes like the fatal incident in Seoul last year. “This year we are making it clear to the world that Shibuya is not a venue for Halloween,” […]

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Alabama

Political Attacks on Transgender Health Care Are Hurting Kids | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

It’s increasingly difficult for transgender youth to get the health care they need. Over the past two years, a swath of US states have made it illegal for minors to receive gender-affirming treatments like puberty blockers and hormone treatments. That’s fostered a dangerous climate for trans kids and their parents and created a new class […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas’ Hidden Gem is a Tropical Paradise With White Sand

Now that the weather is heating up and the Memorial holiday weekend is just 3 weeks away it’s time for lake time or tropical beach time. Sand Island on Norfolk Lake In case you haven’t heard did you know there is a hidden oasis with a tropical setting, clear water, and white sand right here […]

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Alaska

Hunter bear bait ban proposed for Alaska national preserves | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Bear hunters in Alaska would no longer be able to use bait, such as pastries, dog food or bacon grease, under a proposed rule by the National Park Service on Friday that would prohibit bear baiting in national preserves in the state. It’s the latest in a dispute over what animal […]

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Crowley’s Ridge scenic byway travels through Arkansas — and time

By Pamela Selbert Special to the Post-Disaptch Crowley’s Ridge in northeastern Arkansas, with a fine scenic drive running along its spine, is a rare geological formation — so much so, there’s only one other like it on the planet, in Siberia. The 200-mile long ridge, of rolling hills rising to 250 feet over the flat […]

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Mayor Cantrell announces trip to Amsterdam for conference

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s office announces plans for her to travel to Amsterdam. She will attend the Bloomberg City-Lab conference taking place October 9-11. Mayor Cantrell says attending the conference aligns with her administration’s goal to create a more inclusive, equitable, and welcoming city. The mayor recently announced she would pay back […]

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