NEW YORK (AP) — Laura Romani, a Chicago-area resident with a background in education and library science, had been thinking of a new career. “I was at home a couple of years ago reflecting on all the experience I gained and how I wanted to contribute to the Latino community, while also allowing myself to be on my own and make use of my love for books and passion for multilingualism,” she says.
RED LODGE, Mont. (AP) — The forces of fire and ice shaped Yellowstone National Park over thousands of years. It took decades longer for humans to tame it enough for tourists to visit, often from the comfort of their cars.
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Pro wrestler Jeff Hardy is facing driving under the influence and other charges after being arrested in Florida, authorities said.
ROME (AP) — Italy has been so successful in recovering ancient artworks and artifacts that were illegally exported from the country it has created a museum for them. The Museum of Rescued Art was inaugurated Wednesday in a cavernous structure that is part of Rome’s ancient Baths of Diocletian.
ANAHEIM, California (AP) — Bart Barber is a staunch Southern Baptist conservative who would welcome bans on abortion, opposes critical race theory and believes only men should serve as pastors. Yet Barber, elected Tuesday as the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention, says he has a track record of dialogue with those who disagree on those and other issues.
The 16th annual Tulsa Tough took place this last weekend. Three glorious fun-filled days of bicycle competitions (said with facetiousness). The annual hot, humid miserable weather arrived like clockwork. The intense rivalry between skilled riders and battles to become top finishers and share in the large purse are all reasons this is called Tulsa Tough.
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.4 million grant to the city of Lone Grove, Oklahoma to make water system infrastructure improvements needed to serve local business interests. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
The Ardmore Public Library is partnering with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to become a Summer Feeding Program site this summer. Lunch will be provided at the library on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout June and July. The Summer Feeding Program is free and open to children up to age 18. Through this program, children receive a nutritious meal during summer months when school is not in session at over 80 locations throughout Oklahoma. All meals are prepared and packed by Hope’s Kitchen, the Regional Food Bank’s production kitchen.
DEAR ABBY: My husband died recently. I have been approached by a much younger man for a sexual relationship. I want to, but I feel he is too young. I’m 61, and he’s 37, the same age as my son. We have been friends for years, and I am unsure if I should change the relationship. I see no future in it except occasional sex. Should I drop it or consider the possibilities? -- THINKING ABOUT IT IN OHIO
NEW YORK (AP) — They Might Be Giants singer-guitarist John Flansburgh was seriously injured in a car crash this week while being driven home from the alternative rock band’s first gig on a pandemic-delayed tour, prompting the postponement of shows at least until late August.