Mauritius has arrested the captain of a bulk carrier that ran aground on the coast last month, causing devastating oil radiation in one of the most pristine maritime environments in the world. Japanese owner MV Wakashio struck a coral reef off the Indian Ocean island on July 25 and began …
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Louisiana’s Covid test proposal would exclude ‘thousands’ from submitting mail | American news
In an unusual move, Louisiana’s top election official wants a positive Covid-19 test if an absentee voter wants to vote on concerns about the virus. This is due to a lack of consistent access to testing in the state. Louisiana is one of seven states that will require an apology …
Read More »Eagles practice notes, Day 2: Jalen Reagor’s rare athletics
Day 2 of the Philadelphia Eagles training camp is in the books. Let’s just get to the notes. • (throat works) … Injuries: The two players who indicated the Eagles on Monday – Jason Peters en JJ Arcega-Whiteside – sat in pads, but not one of the century participated. We …
Read More »Recent lawsuits challenge the Trump administration’s deal with the census
The latest lawsuit accuses the administration of wrongdoing to complete the decade-long census by September 30. It was submitted by the National Urban League, League of Woman Voters, Black Alliance for Just Immigration, and several local government officials. The timeline of the administration “ignores the Bureau’s preliminary conclusions that such …
Read More »MLB tells Chris Woodward, Ian Gibaut for throwing at Manny Machado
The Texas Rangers will be handed over shortly in a few days. MLB announced a three-game suspension for pitcher Ian Gibaut and a one-game suspension for manager Chris Woodward after Gibaut slammed Manny Machado during Monday’s game. The incident happened in the eighth inning of the San Diego Padres’ 14-4 …
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