First lady Jill Biden to attend National Spelling Bee
Finalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee will get a visit from one of the nation’s most prominent educators: first lady Jill Biden. The first lady will meet with spellers … Click to Continue »
US jobless claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week even while the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding from the coronavirus recession with sustained … Click to Continue »
Pope temporarily had fever 3 days after intestinal surgery
Pope Francis temporarily had a fever three days after intestinal surgery, but routine tests and scans proved negative, the Vatican said Thursday. The Vatican’s daily update said Francis was continuing … Click to Continue »
Bank of South Carolina: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Bank of South Carolina Corp. (BKSC) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $1.7 million. The bank, based in Charleston, South Carolina, said it had earnings of 29 cents per share. … Click to Continue »
‘Champa Bay’ celebrates third pro title in less than a year
The party began more than two hours before faceoff and got merrier as the night wore on. The Tampa Bay Lightning won their second straight Stanley Cup title on Wednesday … Click to Continue »
Lightning veteran David Savard adds his name to Cup lore
David Savard is no longer the only veteran on the Tampa Bay Lightning without a Stanley Cup championship. The grizzled defenseman, who had never advanced past the second round in … Click to Continue »
Ex-Madrid captain Sergio Ramos signs 2-year deal with PSG
Obsessed with winning the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain added precious experience to its squad by recruiting former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos on Thursday. The 35-year-old Ramos signed a two-year … Click to Continue »
Edwards Virginia Smokehouse to be sold to Missouri company
Edwards Virginia Smokehouse, a family business that has spanned four generations, will be sold to Missouri-based Burgers’ Smokehouse, officials announced this week. Burgers’ Smokehouse will pay Edwards Virginia Smokehouse for … Click to Continue …
Japan to declare virus emergency lasting through Olympics
Japan is set to place Tokyo under a state of emergency that would last through the Olympics, fearing an ongoing COVID-19 surge will multiply during the Games. At a meeting … Click to Continue »
Tears, prayer mark end to search for Florida condo survivors
A somber moment of silence marked the end of the two-week search for survivors of a Florida condominium collapse, as rescue workers stood at solemn attention and clergy members hugged … Click to Continue »
As France plans to shrink Sahel force, jihadi threat grows
During a grueling, weeks-long mission in northern Mali, French soldiers were confronted by a familiar threat: Extremists trying to impose the same strict Islamic rule that preceded France’s military intervention … Click to Continue »
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