U.S. crops ready for picking, but farm workers in short supply It’s nearly apple-picking time in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Cherry season will be around for a few more weeks, and a bounty of other fruits and vegetables are maturing on branches and in fields.
“The orchards are big and beautiful,” said Dan Fazio, executive director of the Washington Farm Labor Association. More
Ebola virus re-emerges in Congolese conflict zone KINSHASA, Congo — At least four new cases of the Ebola virus have emerged in Congo’s northeast, just a week after an outbreak in the northwest was declared over, the country’s health ministry said Wednesday.
There was no indication the two outbreaks, separated by more than 1,553 miles, are related, Health Minister Dr. More
Trump pressures China with threat to crank up size of proposed tariffs WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday tried to increase pressure on China to change its trade practices by directing administration officials to consider more than doubling the size of proposed tariffs he has already threatened to slap on $200 billion in imports.
But the administration stopped short of actually making such a move, raising questions about whether it was a negotiating ploy in its widening trade war with China. More
Photographer joins bear hunt, but not to kill The largest grizzly hunt in the Lower 48 in more than 40 years is set to open next month in Wyoming, and more than 7,000 people applied for a chance to kill one of up to 22 bears. Among the tiny number of people who won the draw for permits is a wildlife photographer who has produced some of the most famous images of the area’s grizzlies.
Thomas Mangelsen, who has lived near Grand Teton National Park for four decades, said this week that he will use the permit to shoot bears as he’s always done – with a camera, not a gun. More
Sen. Collins says it’s ‘unbelievable’ that Trump wants to stop Russia probe Donald Trump called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to halt Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, ramping up his attacks on the probe as the president’s former campaign chairman goes on trial for unrelated criminal charges. More
3rd annual Spring Fling Food Truck Fest satiates crowd in Montevallo Crowds of people kicked off their weekend with a day of community fun and full stomachs on Saturday, April 27 during the third annual Spring Fling Family Food Truck Fest in Montevallo. 05/1/2024 - 8:48 am | View Link
Black Food Truck Festival rolls back in town this weekend If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, you are in luck! The annual Black Food Truck Festival is rolling into town!Organizers say this is the pl ... 04/26/2024 - 1:28 am | View Link
Everything You Need To Know About The Black Food Truck Festival The Black Food Truck Festival is set to happen in Charleston, S.C. on April 26-28. The weekend-long event will include an opening party, karaoke, a morning workout, and the festival itself. ... 04/25/2024 - 11:30 am | View Link
The Black Food Truck Festival Is A Rapidly Rising South Carolina Event, Founded By A Former College Of Charleston Basketball Player The Black Food Truck Festival in Ladson, South Carolina is gearing up for its fourth annual get-together this weekend. 04/24/2024 - 4:34 am | View Link
Randolph Food Truck and Music Festival is Saturday RANDOLPH TWP. - The annual Randolph Food Truck and Music Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 27, at County College of Morris in ... 04/22/2024 - 3:39 am | View Link
General Daily Insight for May 02, 2024
Inspiration could come to us today, but figuring out what to do with it might require actual effort. When the inquisitive Aquarius Moon squares brilliant Uranus and expansive Jupiter, big ideas may flow a mile a minute. However, slow-moving Pluto turns retrograde at 1:46 pm EDT, reminding us that change typically doesn’t happen overnight.