Chinese lawmakers have extended the term of the Hong Kong governing body by a year following a controversial decision last month to postpone local elections in the international finance hub over the coronavirus pandemic. Carrie Lam, Hungarian leader of Hong Kong, said in late July that local election plans would …
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‘It means nothing’: Trump’s promise to help tenants will not stop outbreaks
The order will “mislead tenants into believing they are protected when they are not,” Niane President and CEO of Coalition for Housing Diane Yentel said in a statement. “This executive order is reckless and harmful, offers false hope and risks increased confusion and chaos at a time when tenants need …
Read More »Do not forget that ant – it could plant a wildflower | Science
In exchange for this Aphaenogaster ants spreading their seeds attach bloodworm a nice ‘handle’ that gives the ants a reward and a way to carry the seed to their nest. Alex Wild By Elizabeth PennisiAugust 11, 2020, 12:00 p.m. Trilliums, carrots, violets – many spring wildflowers in eastern North America …
Read More »UK basketball: Comments on Twitter about leaving Kenny Payne and Bruiser Flint incoming
Well, we got some unfortunate news this morning, as Kenny Payne, longtime assistant to the Kentucky Wildcats, will be leaving for the job as assistant coach for the New York Knicks. It’s a massive battle for Kentucky, as KP has been one of the driving forces behind Kentucky’s massive success …
Read More »Viola Davis buys small house in South Carolina where she was born
Viola Davis marked her 55th birthday with news of a very meaningful purchase of real estate. The Oscar-winning actress surprised her by the fact that she is now the proud owner of the house where she was born – and the surrounding land – in St. Louis. Matthews, SC The …
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