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Perennial school event to feature Cincinnati Zoo plant program manager, humorous garden speaker and more
4+ min ago (463+ words) In the city of Springfield, there's an annual event that promises to enlighten plant enthusiasts. The 26th Annual Central Ohio Perennial School is March 5. All are welcome. The lineup has Irven Etienne, curator of herbaceous plants and seasonal garden design at…...
Trump heads to Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost
44+ min ago (760+ words) But on Thursday, President Donald Trump's team insists he will focus on the economy when he visits battleground Georgia in a trip designed to help boost Republicans' political standing heading into the high-stakes midterm elections. "Georgia is obviously a very…...
Gov. Wes Moore on Trump: 'I pray for him and I just feel bad for him"
44+ min ago (520+ words) He refused to invite him to a White House dinner later this week with state leaders from both parties, saying he was "not worthy" of the event. And he has castigated Moore for a sewage spill that has spoiled the…...
Hawaii residents sick of early crowing and aggressive pecking could be allowed to kill wild chickens
54+ min ago (682+ words) But the 3 a.m. rooster alarm isn't what bothers the retiree the most. It's spending most of the day shooing away wild chickens that dig holes in his yard, listening to constant squawking and feather-flapping, and scolding people who feed the feral…...
Former South Korean President Yoon faces verdict on rebellion charges
54+ min ago (389+ words) It's the most serious charge the ousted leader faces after setting off the country's most serious political crisis in decades by declaring martial law and sending troops to surround the legislature on Dec. 3, 2024. A special prosecutor has demanded the death…...
Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
54+ min ago (425+ words) Yoon fell from office after an ill-advised attempt to overcome an opposition-controlled legislature by declaring martial law and sending troops to surround the legislature on Dec. 3, 2024. Judge Jee Kui-youn said he found Yoon guilty of rebellion for mobilizing military and…...
Asian shares advance, tracking a Wall St rally led by Nvidia
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (646+ words) Asian shares were higher Thursday after a rally on Wall Street that was led by computer chip giant Nvidia. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices rose as media reports said the likelihood was rising of conflict with Iran. U.S. President Donald…...
North Korean leader deploys 50 new rocket launchers ahead of major party congress
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (200+ words) In a separate statement, Kim's sister, who is a key foreign policy official acknowledged a South Korean minister's apology regarding alleged civilian drone incursions, but said the North is bolstering border security against the "enemy" South. In her statement, Kim's…...
DC mayor declares emergency, asks President Trump for help on sewage spill on the Potomac
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (530+ words) Our number one priority is the district, and that we're going to utilize all resources, local, federal, and regional, or otherwise, to support operations of the district and what's best for district residents," said DC Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah in…...
Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials say
4+ hour, 24+ min ago (433+ words) Rubio is expected to meet with Netanyahu on Feb. 28, according to the officials, who spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity to detail travel plans that have not yet been announced. The U.S. and Iran recently have held two rounds of indirect…...