PEORIA (Heart of Illinois ABC) — There was much to contemplate for the faithful on Thursday to observe the start of Lent, as at the same time Bishop Louis Tylka officially took over as head of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. Tylka assumed his new responsibilities after Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Daniel […]
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Air Force’s Riley Snyder becomes DI scoring leader in road loss to Fresno State
FRESNO, Calif. — The Falcons’ conference-leading defense was uncharacteristically watered down by the Bulldogs on Saturday, as Fresno State finished the day nearly 60 percent from the field in the Air Force’s 75-67 loss. In the 4th quarter however, Riley Snyder made Air Force history when she passed Kaelin Immel as the most prolific Division […]
Headless Commerce Leader fabric Announces $140M Series C Funding Led by SoftBank
“We truly appreciate the vote of confidence Softbank and our other world-class investors have in our vision, execution and experienced team,” said Faisal Masud, CEO of fabric. “This cycle will allow us to increase the speed of our innovation and product development while continuing to create technology that, unlike our competitors, bends to the needs […]
Justice Department Appoints Chief Crypto Enforcement Officer
The Justice Department said on Thursday that Eun Young Choi, a career prosecutor known for prosecuting cybercriminals, will serve as the first director of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team he established a few months ago. . Ms. Choi, whose appointment is effective immediately, has served as lead counsel to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco since […]
Biden to meet with Qatari leader as Europe’s energy crisis looms
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden welcomes the ruling leader of Qatar to the White House on Monday as he seeks the gas-rich nation to once again step up to help the West as it faces the prospect of a European energy crisis if Russia further invades Ukraine. Qatar played a pivotal role in assisting with […]
President Biden appoints Fresno chief to head US Department of Agriculture post
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – A community leader from Fresno will lead the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency in California. On January 13, President Joe Biden named former city councilman Blong Xiong as executive director. Last week was Xiong’s first week as head of the FSA, which implements federal agricultural policy and oversees […]
Civil rights and community leader Dr Charles Johnson dies at 83
MERIDIAN, Mississippi (WTOK) – Community leader and civil rights icon Dr Charles Johnson, of Meridian, died Wednesday at the age of 83. He has founded and directed the Fitkins Memorial Church of the Nazarene since 1961. Dr Johnson came to Meridian and began his church and mission during a turbulent time of race relations. He […]
Navajo chief authorizes $ 557 million in virus relief funds for members | Arizona News
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) – Navajo President Jonathan Nez has signed legislation to provide $ 557 million in aid to tribal members amid the coronavirus pandemic. Nez approved the bill Tuesday night to send checks for $ 2,000 to adult tribal members and $ 600 for each child using federal virus relief funding. The Navajo […]
Our kidnappers of monarchs killed four people and burned 50 houses – Anambra youth leader
Posted December 26, 2021 Ogwuaniocha community youth leader in Ogbaru local government area in Anambra state, Mr. Uche Onyedi, said his traditional leader’s kidnappers attacked the community on Friday evening, killing no fewer than four people and more than 50 houses set on fire. Onyedi alleged that since the traditional leader of the community, Igwe […]
Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault allegations against retired Communist Party leader, but WTA concerns persist
CNN By Helen Regan and Jacob Lev, CNN Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied making sexual assault allegations against a retired Communist Party leader, after more than a month of growing concern over his safety and his whereabouts that led the Women’s Tennis Association to withdraw from China. “I have never spoken or written […]
Accenture Named Leader in Independent Research Firm “Data Management Service Providers: Q4, 2021”
NEW YORK–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) was named a leader among data management service providers in “The Forrester Wave ™: Data Management Service Providers: Q4, 2021”, which assessed Accenture and 11 other major vendors on 22 criteria covering offers, strategy and market presence. According to the report, “Accenture has superior DataOps and data engineering […]
Steelworker chief seeks to bring dredging back to Georgetown harbor
GEORGETOWN, SC (WCSC) – The reopening of a historic Georgetown steel mill next month is sparking conversations in the community about dredging its harbor. As Liberty Steel Mill announces its reopening, some are wondering about the future of the port. “Right now you don’t see any activity at all with this port,” said James Sanderson, […]
Community leader proposes urban farm in south Cape Girardeau
CAP GIRARDEAU, Missouri (KFVS) – An urban farm could arrive on the south side of Cape Girardeau. The area of Highway 74 and South West End Boulevard may soon become the site of a self-governing community. A community leader wants to convert 16 acres of land into a farming community to help feed local residents. […]
Biden tackles tough issues with Turkish leader on final day of G20
By Maegan Vazquez and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Sunday raised concerns over Turkey’s possession of a Russian missile system and human rights issues during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, said the White House, in the midst of latent tensions between the two nations. The two leaders met for about […]
Cloudflare Named Leader in Edge Development
SAN FRANCISCO – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the security, performance and reliability company helping to build a better Internet, has been named by Forrester Research, Inc. as a Leader in The Forrester New Wave ™: Edge Development Platforms, Q4 2021 report. The Cloudflare Workers development platform was ranked based on eight criteria, […]
Carter County Schools appoints new leader
CARTER COUNTY, Ky (WSAZ) – Schools in Carter County have appointed a new superintendent. The members of the Education Council chose Dr Paul Green. Green previously served as Jackson County Schools Superintendent. According to the Carter County Board of Education, Green has served students in a variety of roles throughout his 24 years in education. […]
Springfield Public Schools chief explains security efforts and district response after fight Thursday during game at JFK Stadium
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Springfield Public Schools have opened an investigation after a brawl involving several students broke out Thursday night at JFK Stadium near Parkview High School. The district says five middle school students were disciplined for disorderly conduct. The brawl broke out just outside a concession stand during a college football game. School […]
Japan’s next leader targets wage hikes to fuel growth | Economic news
By ELAINE KURTENBACH, AP Business Writer MITO, Japan (AP) – Fumio Kishida, the soon-to-be prime minister of Japan, says he believes raising incomes is the only way to jumpstart growth in the world’s third-largest economy. Kishida says he wants to promote a “new capitalism” that is more equitable, with a fairer distribution of national wealth […]