City of Franklin approves pay raises for police department This pay adjustment shows our men and women in blue how much our leadership values their service and creates an advantage for our department to hire and retain the best and brightest.” ... 04/24/2024 - 10:00 am | View Link
Gov. Cooper proposes significant investments in teacher pay, child care and clean water Cooper’s budget equips state government to attract and retain employees in the face of high turnover and a competitive job market. It invests $251.8 million to guarantee at least a 5 percent ... 04/24/2024 - 8:37 am | View Link
Inspector general asks Baltimore City to pay contractor after delaying payments The Office of the Inspector General has asked Baltimore City to pay a contractor after delaying payments totaling over $1 million for work performed during at least 16 construction projects that ... 04/24/2024 - 5:42 am | View Link
Coachella 2024: Grimes makes fun of herself during Weekend 2 set Grimes began her Coachella Valley Arts & Music Festival with some good ‘ole self-deprecation after she opened her Weekend 2 set with a video that made fun of her Weekend 1 set, which many called ... 04/20/2024 - 3:57 pm | View Link
E-commerce strategy to boost digital trade Kamikamica adds that developing the national e-commerce strategy is vital to harnessing e-commerce and ensuring Fijian businesses can access global markets, reach a broader customer base, and compete ... 04/17/2024 - 8:58 am | View Link
King Charles III is set to visit a cancer treatment center with his wife, Queen Camilla, on Tuesday to mark his return to public-facing duties after receiving treatment and recuperating following his cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace said Friday.
The Palace announced in February that the King, 75, had been diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer.
HANOI, Vietnam — The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned, according to state media, making him the latest senior member of government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that’s shaken the country’s political and business elites.
The resignation of National Assembly Chair Vuong Dinh Hue adds to growing instability in the country.
For months, Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, has been swarmed with tourists eager to soak in the views of Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest mountain. The visitors have also taken a particular interest in one specific parking lot, which offers a picturesque view of the famed volcano in the background of a convenience store.
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As the spot surged in popularity after earning a reputation on social media for being “very Japanese,” a local official told AFP, throngs of tourists have wreaked havoc, sometimes parking their cars without permission, leaving litter behind, and even climbing onto the roof of a nearby dental clinic in hopes of a better vantage point for the perfect shot.
Motaz Azaiza spoke to TIME on the red carpet at this year’s TIME100 Gala in New York City. The Palestinian photojournalist is honored on this year’s list for his work showing the world what is going on in the Gaza Strip during the Israel-Hamas war. He spoke about the Gaza solidarity encampments that are popping up at universities in New York and across the country.
A “foreign actor” is likely behind deepfake content that made Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sound like he’s urging military action against China, according to his communications office.
The government is investigating the spread of the manipulated video and will file cases against those responsible, the communications office said in a statement Friday.
TIME 100 honorees and guests gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday night for the 2024 TIME 100 Gala. Many of the honorees, including actors Colman Domingo and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as well as musicians Jack Antonoff, Kylie Minogue, and 21 Savage, were present for the night’s festivities.
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