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The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy.On Wednesday, the US embassy issued a health alert, ordering the immediate withdrawal of its personnel in Kitwe town and nearby areas due to concerns of “widespread contamination of water and soil” linked to a February spill at the Sino-Metals mine. The spill happened when a tailings dam, used to store toxic waste and heavy metals, collapsed into the Kafue River, a key drinking water source, following heavy rain.The US embassy said there was new information that showed “the…

Due to the potential for glass in the competition pool at the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center, the competition pool will be temporarily closed. For updates, please visit the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center Facebook page.The closure will not impact the operations of the center’s leisure pool or the spa.                                                                          During the closure of the competition pool, patrons of the facility are encouraged to visit…

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…On Ceasefire Deal Between Cambodia and Thailand hide const bcMiddle = document.querySelector(“.bc_middle”); const bcEllipse = document.querySelector(“.bc_ellipse”); const bcHide = document.querySelector(“.bc_hide”); const bcContent = document.querySelector(“.bc_content”); const blockBreadcrumbsContent = document.querySelector(“.block_breadcrumbs_content”); if (bcMiddle && bcMiddle.classList.contains(“collapse”)) { const toggleElements = () => { bcHide.classList.toggle(“visible”); bcMiddle.classList.toggle(“collapse”); bcEllipse.style.display = bcEllipse.style.display === “none” ? “” : “none”; bcContent.classList.toggle(“noflex”); blockBreadcrumbsContent.classList.toggle(“noflex”); }; if (bcEllipse) { bcEllipse.addEventListener(“click”, toggleElements); } if (bcHide) { bcHide.addEventListener(“click”, toggleElements); } } else if (bcEllipse) { bcEllipse.style.display = “none”; } On Ceasefire Deal Between Cambodia and Thailand Press Statement August 7, 2025 The United States welcomes the…

For most of my life, I’ve been the kind of reader who skims the back of a horror novel, thinks its premise sounds fascinating, but ultimately chickens out before cracking it open. Growing up as a sensitive kid with a vivid imagination and a severe case of evangelical rapture anxiety, I wasn’t exactly a prime candidate to become a horror convert in adulthood. But after hearing enough bookish people rave about horror’s ability to explore real-life fears from the safe distance of fiction, I’ve recently been dipping my toes into the genre.   Whether you’re a horror-curious reader like me or…

Catholic Bishop Mark Brennan condemns President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts while praising former President George W. Bush’s immigration approaches in West Virginia.  Read More The post Charleston bishop rebukes Trump’s ‘harsh’ deportations, cites George W Bush’s ‘acceptable’ plans appeared first on FOX 24 WTAT. Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

This is one of several profiles published in the 2025 Education Guide, which inserts in the Aug. 8 CityBusiness. KEY TAKEAWAYS: St. Charles Parish expands Satellite Center with hands-on training in process technology Students earned over 2,100 credentials and $33.4M in scholarships Educators in both parishes receive raises and retention bonuses Lutcher High and other schools see major facility upgrades School districts in the River Parishes are making strategic investments in infrastructure, workforce development, and educator retention announcing salary increases to retain top talent. At St. Charles Parish Schools, students benefit from one-of-a-kind workforce-focused training facility: The Satellite Center—a career-focused…

Meet the first female umpire being called up for a regular season MLB game – CBS News Watch CBS News This weekend, Jen Powell will be the first female umpire in a regular season MLB game. She’ll join the umpiring crew for the Marlins-Braves series in Atlanta. “CBS Saturday Morning” co-anchor Dana Jacobson reports. Source (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by PostX News and is published from a syndicated feed.)

(NewsNation) – Singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson has postponed the remainder of her Las Vegas residency “to be fully present” for her children while she deals with a family matter. Clarkson revealed Wednesday that her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has been sick. Stevie Nicks postpones August, September concert dates after injury “Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,” Clarkson shared on her social media accounts. “While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for…

The White House on Thursday pushed back on claims by the Kremlin that a meeting between President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin had been agreed to with a location secured.A White House official told ABC News that no location has been set and that President Putin must meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the meeting with Trump to occur — something the Kremlin has not been willing to commit to so far.Putin adviser Yuri Ushakov said earlier Thursday that a “meeting between Putin and Trump (will take place) in the coming days,” adding that “work on the summit…

Courtesy of Burn1 Burn1 is a new cannabis consumption lounge in Utica. It opens alongside Bowdega, a new dispensary. A new cannabis dispensary and neighboring consumption lounge are opening this weekend in Utica, offering customers a place to buy weed and legally smoke it next door. Bowdega, a “culturally inspired” dispensary, and Burn1, the adjacent consumption lounge, are celebrating with a grand opening Friday that will include food trucks, DJs, exclusive giveaways, and more. Burn1 will be the first consumption lounge in Macomb County. The idea is to create a full-service cannabis destination that offers a wide…