China Locks Down More Than 45 Million People as COVID Returns

China saw more than 5,000 new Covid-19 infections for the first time since the early days of the pandemic, as outbreaks of the highly contagious omicron variant prompt officials to lock down more cities and impose further restrictions.   The were a total of 5,154 new cases Tuesday, of which […]

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R.I.P. Emilio Delgado, Luis on ‘Sesame Street’

Emilio Delgado, the actor and singer who for 45 years played fix-it shop owner Luis on “Sesame Street,” has died Emilio Delgado, the actor and singer who for 45 years was a warm and familiar presence in children’s lives and a rare Latino face on American television as fix-it shop […]

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Book Controversy Leads to Assistant Principal’s Firing

The assistant principal at a Mississippi school has been fired for reading a children’s book called “I Need a New Butt!” to second-graders. Toby Price said he was asked to set up a Zoom class for the kids at Gary Road Elementary School in Byram – and that when the […]

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Bill to Phase Out Rooftop solar incentives

Florida bill to phase out rooftop solar incentives on its way to DeSantis The Florida Legislature has passed a bill in both chambers that would effectively end legal perks for installing rooftop solar panels on homes. The legislation was reportedly written and pushed through by lobbyists associated with Florida Power […]

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Knockderry Castle Owners Ousted Over $310

Owners evicted from Argyll castle after 22-year fight The owners of a Scottish castle have been evicted after a 22-year battle against losing the property. The long-running legal wrangle over £3m Knockderry Castle in Argyll ended when sheriff officers took control of the property on behalf of trustees. Businesswoman Marian […]

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