Biden pledges pandemic relief - The Bay State Banner
President Joe Biden gave his first address to a joint session of Congress on April 28, promising billions of dollars for infrastructure improvements and education support as well as immigration and civil rights reforms. The president’s proposed initiatives received mixed reactions from community
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Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season
It’s that time of year again -- the impending start of hurricane season, when everyone becomes a meteorologist, and the bane of Ernesto Morales’ existence.
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CZMU undertaking work on Richard Haynes Boardwalk - Barbados Today
Members of the public are asked to note that the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU) will be carrying out repair work on a section of the Richard Haynes Boardwalk from tomorrow, Tuesday, May 11.  The work involves the replacement of boards in the lower section of the boardwalk opposite KPMG, and
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Idaho deputy placed on leave for viral Ma'Khia Bryant video signs book deal, raises 500K - TheGrio
A police officer is back to work after posting a controversial video about Ma'Khia Bryant's death. Bellevue officer Nate Silvester posted... View Article The post Idaho deputy placed on leave for viral Ma'Khia Bryant video signs book deal, raises 500K appeared first on TheGrio.
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Bryan Waives Graduation Fees for 2021 Graduates of Public High Schools
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announced Tuesday he is waiving graduation fees for students graduating from the territory’s public high schools this year as COVID-19 health protocols have prevented traditional graduation ceremonies.
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Recordings show chaos leading to Ma’Khia Bryant shooting
A chaotic 911 call. A convulsive 11 seconds of violence ending in the death of an Ohio teen. A historic... View Article The post Recordings show chaos leading to Ma’Khia Bryant shooting appeared first on TheGrio.
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Coral Disease Part 2 – Strike Teams Fight Underwater
While some agencies are focused on restoring and regrowing coral on land-based nurseries, others are taking the battle directly beneath the sea. Among them is Frank Cummings, a leader of the St. John Strike Team.
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STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest
Armani Harvey, a fourth grader at Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School, has been named the U.S. Virgin islands winner in the 13th annual Doodle for Google competition. And everyone in the V.I can help him make it to the finals by voting online.
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Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge
The public can weigh in on whether a 120-foot floating barge containing a restaurant and a bar should be allowed to operate off two uninhabited cays near St. Thomas and St. John.
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Youth Summer Camps Are Scarce This Year, But Some Have Begun Registration *Updated*
Soon children and teenagers typically would dive into the territory’s summer programs offered by various schools, private businesses, and the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, camps and programs are scarce.   
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UPDATE: Body of Jovoni Moise recovered - Barbados Today
Police have recovered the body of Jovoni Moise, who went missing at Brighton Beach, St Michael yesterday. Public Relations Officer Acting Inspector Rodney Inniss said Moise's body was recovered at  8:20 a.m. about 50 meters north of the said search area where he was last seen. Members of the
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‘Paid in Full’ – Inside a Major Surprise for Students
Doing More Today Nearly 50 Alabama State University seniors received the surprise of a lifetime when they heard the words “paid in full!” The soon-to-be graduates, who thought they would not be able to graduate because of financial challenges, were ecstatic to learn in a surprise reveal that their
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Suspected drowning at Brighton Beach - Barbados Today
Black Rock police are at Brighton Beach, St Michael, where a young man has gone missing in the water in the area known as the Hot Pot. Police say that around 4:15 p.m., a group of five young men went to the beach and two of them were in the water swimming when one of
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Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Senators were unanimous Monday in voicing praise for Carlton Dowe, the executive director of the Virgin Islands Port Authority, while at the same time raising concern about a variety of issues.
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Howe takes up new ILO/UNESCO position - Barbados Today
Senior researcher at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Open Campus, Dr Glenford Howe, has been appointed to the Joint ILO/UNESCO Committee of Experts on the Application of the Recommendations concerning Teaching Personnel (CEART). Dr Howe joins 11 other independent experts at leading
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Mississippi governor to end federal unemployment benefits - TheGrio
It looks like Mississippi is ending its additional federal unemployment benefits. The governor of the state announced on Monday that... View Article The post Mississippi governor to end federal unemployment benefits appeared first on TheGrio.
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Who will replace Janice Jackson as CPS Chief? | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader Staff Report The leadership of Chicago Public Schools is in a flux as three of its top executives are leaving the district. The biggest departure is CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson, who, on Monday, May 3, announced that she will not renew her four-year contract when it expires next month. Her
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
HUD Awards Los Angeles City and County $4 Million to Assist 1,950 Families - Los Angeles Sentinel
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) $4 million to launch a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Regional Mobility Demonstration
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! | News of St. John
It's a tequila drinking, taco eating, salsa dunking, mariachi dancing kinda Wednesday and the weather on St. John today is looking beautifully cooperative for a mid-day Margarita in the sun and sand. If you're on vacation on St. John right now, you might be thinking about where the best spot is for
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Lafayette Square near the White House reopens to public - TheGrio
Lafayette Square, the park across from the White House, reopened Monday to the public nearly a year after federal authorities... View Article The post Lafayette Square near the White House reopens to public appeared first on TheGrio.
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Lawsuit less than a week after Honolulu police shooting
The family of an unarmed Black man shot and killed by Honolulu police filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday alleging... View Article The post Lawsuit less than a week after Honolulu police shooting appeared first on TheGrio.
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Jury selection in Ahmaud Arbery case set for October | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Deanna Hackney and Amir Vera, CNN Jury selection will begin October 18 for the state trial of three men facing charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia last year, according to Glynn County, Georgia, court records. Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was out for a jog near
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STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest
Armani Harvey, a fourth grader at Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School, has been named the U.S. Virgin islands winner in the 13th annual Doodle for Google competition. And everyone in the V.I can help him make it to the finals by voting online.
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San Francisco man charged with killing baby in his care - TheGrio
A San Francisco man was charged with murder Monday with killing a 7-month-old boy who was in his care, prosecutors... View Article The post San Francisco man charged with killing baby in his care appeared first on TheGrio.
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Coulthrust, found guilty of two charges, pleads for leniency - Barbados Today
Coast Guard Private Shane Coulthrust pleaded for leniency late Friday night after a military tribunal found him guilty of two of the nine charges he faced during his court-martial. But the sentence to be imposed was not immediately known as the three-member panel of Lieutenant Commander Fernella
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John Lewis Voter Advancement Day of Action Votercade - Texas Metro News
Hands off Our Vote! Defeat Voter Suppression By Texas Metro News Team Developing Story: As hundreds gathered at Dallas City Hall today to kick off the John Lewis Voter Advancement Day of Action Votercade, Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III of Friendship-West Baptist Church decried voter suppression
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People of Alabama: Makayla Files of Birmingham’s Ramsay HS
By Tyneisha Carter People of Alabama “Going into the next part of my life is very exciting, but it’s very scary for me. I’m not sure what I’ll experience, but I’m excited for new beginnings. Looking back at who I used to be and who I am, I’m very proud of the progress I’ve made. […]
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BSTU concerned about students not observing COVID-19 rules - Barbados Today
While a COVID-19 case is being investigated at the Princess Margaret Secondary School, the Barbados Secondary Teachers Union (BSTU) is concerned about a lack of conformity to safety protocols by some students who are not wearing masks and practising physical distancing. In addition, a statement
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Colour XL gives a helping hand - Barbados Today
Community spirit recently triumphed over vandalism when businesses rallied to replace damaged signs at Welchman Hall Gully. The nature attraction was targeted by vandals who destroyed interpretation signs while the St Thomas facility was closed for the pandemic. After the attack was reported in
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EPA Attempts to Clarify Air-Quality Monitoring Confusion
As reports of noxious odors and health effects at the west end of St. Croix entered a second week, the V.I. government, Limetree Bay refinery, and the Environmental Protection Agency each began conducting hunts to find out the cause.
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