Honda Motor Co. said Friday that it will invest 4.2 billion reals ($803 million) in Brazil in a bid to boost its production of “flexible-fuel vehicles,” which are powered by both gasoline and ethanol. Following the announcement, Brazilian President Lui…
‘The Canaries have a limit!’ Thousands protest in Tenerife in rage over mass tourism
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Tenerife to protest today in a demonstration against mass tourism – which they say is “killing the Canary Islands.” Around 50,000 people have assembled in Tenerife’s capital Santa Cruz to march u…
Biden Admin Releases Finalized Rules Expanding Title IX Protection To Transgender Students
President Joe Biden’s administration released a finalized rule on Friday that expands Title IX protection to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.” Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in any public school or university that rece…
4/20 Cannabis Retail Frenzy: Leading Brands Ready For Record Sales Surge – Who Will Lead?
This 4/20 cannabis retailers anticipate record-breaking sales fueled by last year’s +130% spike and the fortunate alignment of this year’s celebration falling on a Saturday. As dispensaries gear up for the influx of customers, all eyes are on the leadi…
Naira will continue to appreciate against US dollar, Tinubu knows the game – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the naira will continue to appreciate against the dollar. Shettima said President Bola Tinubu understands the game and would ensure the naira continues to appreciate. The Vice President spoke when a deleg…
Jenny Wren’s in the Park café, in Long Melford County Park, near Sudbury, closes after three years
A park café has announced its closure after three years. Jenny Wren’s in the Park, in Long Melford County Park, near Sudbury, has shut permanently due to the ill health of the owner, Jenny. In an update from the park, it said: “We’re terribly sorry tha…
‘He’s going to pop’: Warning given about Trump’s age and stress during hush money trial
During an MSNBC panel discussion about Donald Trump’s upcoming hearing on contempt charges related to attacks made on jurors and witnesses in his hush money trial, a former prosecutor predicted the former president is headed for a major meltdown Speaki…
Texas Democrat Alleges Nonprofit Misused Taxpayer Dollars To Fly Migrants Around U.S.
A Texas lawmaker alleged Friday that a local nonprofit is misusing taxpayer funds through its purchase of airline tickets for migrants. Catholic Charities of San Antonio is purchasing airline tickets for asylum-seekers in their care with federal grant …
Video director, TG Omori quits smoking
Popular Nigerian music video director, TG Omori, aka Boy Director, has quit smoking. The music video director announced this via his X handle on Saturday. Omori wrote, “Quit smoking today.” He becomes the latest Nigerian celebrity to renounce smoking. …
Tamil Nadu: Steel cutting of third Cadet Training Ship held at L&T shipyard at Kattupalli
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 20 (ANi): The steel cutting ceremony of the third Cadet Training Ship was held at L&T Shipyard at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai district on Saturday. According to a government release, these Cadet Training Ships…