Pollution hits record levels in Pakistan city

Pollution hits record levels in Pakistan city

Reuters A thick blanket of smog has derailed normal activity for most people Smog starts slow. At first, you cannot see it but you can smell it. It smells like something is burning. And it intensifies as the temperature drops. Then the smoke and fog start to envelop you and the city around you. Now … Read more

The US extends avocado import permissions to Guatemala, but don’t expect cheaper guacamole soon

The US extends avocado import permissions to Guatemala, but don’t expect cheaper guacamole soon

MEXICO CITY — The U.S. government extended avocado import permissions to Guatemala on Friday, but don’t expect that to result in cheaper guacamole anytime soon. For nearly 30 years, Mexico has been practically the only source of imported avocados — along with small amounts from South America — because of concerns that plant diseases and … Read more

Women’s college basketball coach wears Kamala Harris shirt during first game of tenure after election loss

Women’s college basketball coach wears Kamala Harris shirt during first game of tenure after election loss

Tulane women’s basketball coach Ashley Langford wore a Kamala Harris shirt during her team’s season-opening loss to Nicholls State Thursday.  Langford wore the shirt during a broadcast on Fubo, and screenshots of it spread rapidly across social media.  Langford, 37, is in her first season as Tulane head coach. She played for the program from … Read more

Lawsuit filed over measure approved by Arkansas voters that revoked planned casino’s license

Lawsuit filed over measure approved by Arkansas voters that revoked planned casino’s license

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Cherokee Nation Entertainment on Friday filed a lawsuit challenging a constitutional amendment Arkansas voters approved this week that revokes its license for a planned casino in the state. The lawsuit filed in federal court claims the measure approved by voters on Tuesday violates its constitutional rights, and seeks to block its … Read more