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Fair staff consider changing California State Fair start dates due to July heat
SACRAMENTO – Sacramento’s record-breaking heat could impact the start date of future state fairs. A recent survey shows that 69% of people favor moving the fair away from July, the hottest month of the year. Hot weather and the state fair often go hand in hand and now Cal Expo officials are saying Sacramento’s summer …
ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips addresses Florida State, Clemson lawsuits
CHARLOTTE — In a typical summer, ACC Football Kickoff provides a platform for member schools to discuss their on-field aspirations for the upcoming season. It’s a showcase event for a conference that has sent a representative to the College Football Playoff in seven of the 10 years since the format’s inception. But as the ACC’s …
Delaware Takes The No. 1 Spot For The Best State To Retire In 2024
Just like buying a house or getting married, retiring is a significant milestone in life. Picking where to spend your golden years is a key part of that milestone, and as much as it’s a financial choice, it’s also a very personal decision. You may want to settle down close to family or be near …
UN envoy warns terrorism threat `resurging’ with attacks by Islamic State extremists
UNITED NATIONS — The top U.N. envoy for Syria told the Security Council on Monday that the threat of terrorism is “resurging” with attacks by Islamic State extremists set to double this year, endangering civilians already facing a “protracted state of displacement and dire humanitarian conditions.” U.N. Special Envoy Geir Pedersen said Syria is “riddled …
Maine State Police urges drivers to ‘move over’ after string of roadside crashes
Maine State Police urges drivers to ‘move over’ after string of roadside crashes by Sam Wheeler, WGME Monday, Jul 22nd 2024 In the past three days, three state police cruisers were hit in separate incidents, sending one trooper to the hospital. (Maine Department of Public Safety) PORTLAND (WGME) — In the past three days, three …
Missouri State Fair works to combat food insecurity as new leadership steps up
SEDALIA, Mo. (KFVS) – One in five Missouri children experience food insecurity, according to Feeding America, but one of Missouri’s largest agricultural organizations is working to fix that. The 122nd annual Missouri State Fair runs from August 8 – 18 in Sedalia. The 11-day event is the largest agriculture showcase in the state. In addition …
The leader of Myanmar’s army government is named acting president so he can renew state of emergency
BANGKOK (AP) — Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar’s military-government, on Monday also took the position of acting president to replace the holder of that post who was unable to perform his duties due to health problems, state media reported. The announcement of the declaration naming Min Aung Hlaing to replace Myint …
How to watch Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s State of the City speech
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston will deliver his first State of the City speech on Monday. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston CBS Johnston has spent much of his first year in office working on the city’s homelessness crisis. He also recently celebrated the opening of a new section of the remodeled 16th Street Mall, a project that …
Estonia’s new government is formally appointed. Its first priority is to improve state finances
HELSINKI (AP) — Estonia’s president formally appointed the Baltic country’s new government on Monday after lawmakers gave the green light to Prime Minister-designate Kristen Michal’s three-party coalition Cabinet. Addressing the new Cabinet, which is to be sworn in Tuesday, President Alar Karis said the government’s comfortable majority in the 101-seat Riigikogu, or Parliament, brings along …
Beerfest returns to Kentucky State Fair
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Beerfest is coming back to the Kentucky State Fair for its 120th celebration this year. What You Need To Know Beerfest returns to the Kentucky State Fair on Aug. 23 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. The second annual celebration of craft beer will feature 10 Kentucky craft breweries and 20 beers Advanced tickets are $40 …