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Dozens of Athletics fans gathered at Sutter Health Park on Saturday to voice their opposition to the team's plan to move from Oakland to Las Vegas. The Last Dive Bar and the Oakland 68s organized a protest before the River Cats' game against the Las Vegas Aviators. Fans showed up wearing A's gear and shirts and signed signs that read “Sold.” “We want John Fisher to sell this team,” said longtime fan Jeremy Jackson. The team's home in Las Vegas is not expected to be completed until 2028, so the Athletics will play at Sutter Health Park for the next…
The world of cryptocurrencies will end in another week, with Ripple and Shiba Inu, the founders of Binance, in the spotlight. Adding to the frenzy in the crypto market after the BTC halving, here are the main headlines this week that caused a buzz among investors:Ripple vs. US SEC takes a new turnThe never-ending legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission took an exciting turn this week, captivating crypto market participants. Ripple, the company behind the cryptocurrency XRP, breathed a huge sigh of relief after Judge Sarah Netburn was appointed as a district judge in the…
Mainland Chinese with business visas to Hong Kong and Macau will be allowed to stay in both cities for an extra week starting next month, with authorities expecting 100 million businesses to benefit.The changes are among a series of measures announced by the mainland's National Immigration Administration on Sunday to meet the growing needs of cross-border businesses and improve the business environment in the Greater Bay Area.A number of measures were announced and came into force on May 6, but the one expected to benefit the largest number of mainland residents was the extension of the stay period for business…
In our weekly series, we talk to cyclists of all kinds, find out the changes they've made to become better bike riders, and ask if it's worked for you. What does cycling mean to you? A type of exercise? Can you develop your competitive spirit and sports spirit? Or is it just a way to get from A to B? For journalist and author Tom Babin, an emphasis on athleticism has given way to simply getting around, and he's been cycling more. “I started thinking about cycling not just as a sport, but as a means of transportation. This small…
BOB HOPE SCHOOL — Expanding our commitment to excellence and delivering education to communities in need Published on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 12:06 AM Kelsey Borza, Bob Hope School Fund Developer. Since fall 2010, when the first Bob Hope School opened in Port Arthur, our charter school system has grown exponentially, from one campus with 250 students to five campuses with 2,500 students. It has grown to . Consistent with our mission, our schools are located in high-need areas where better public school options are desperately needed. Given the success and impact of our school and the needs of…
Updated Saturday, April 27th at 9:46 p.m.On Saturday evening, pro-Palestinian student demonstrators gathered at the Harvard Yard encampment and raised three Palestinian flags from University Hall.A group of three protesters hoisted a national flag over the statue of John Harvard University in the school grounds, which sometimes displays American flags and flags from countries visited by foreign dignitaries. As of 6:34 p.m., Harvard University police officers had called Harvard University Yards Operations to remove the flag.When staff removed the flag, participants shouted, “Shame on you!” They chanted, “Free Palestine, free Palestine,” and “From the river to the sea, Palestine will…
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka – In the sleepy, verdant village of Ambagaswewa, in the Polonnaruwa district of Sri Lanka’s North Central province, 63-year-old TMH Gamini Sunil Thennakoon’s life is peaceful for the most part. On the brink of retirement, he still spends most days out working his rice paddies but is also content spending his days playing with his grandchildren and chatting with his wife and two daughters. Since boyhood, Thennakoon has farmed rice here across 2 hectares (20,000sqm). A majority-farming nation, agriculture plays a central role in Sri Lanka’s economy and constitutes 21.7 percent of total exports. But for more…
FILE – Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse as jury deliberations continue in his New York rape trial on February 24, 2020. Weinstein is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, according to the District of Manhattan. a lawer office. John Minchillo/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption John Minchillo/Associated Press FILE – Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse as jury deliberations continue in his New York rape trial on February 24, 2020. Weinstein is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, according to the District of Manhattan. a lawer office. John Minchillo/Associated…
Upbit, a South Korean-based cryptocurrency platform, is responsible for over 80% of the country's trading activity, making it one of the world's top five exchanges by trading volume. Upbit customers were responsible for nearly one-fifth of total deposits from its large banking partners last year, Bloomberg reported. Upbit's dominance raises concerns Upbit's dominance has drawn criticism and concern, especially as South Korea is moving toward enacting new laws aimed at protecting investors following the collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin in 2022. The next regulation, scheduled to take effect in July under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, will impose strict…
BANGKOK, Thailand (ILO News) – Climate change is having a serious impact on the safety and health of workers in the Asia-Pacific region.From intense heatwaves to dangerously deteriorating air quality, workers are bearing the brunt of the impacts and have no choice but to continue working, even in dangerous conditions, without adequate protection or tools. This often happens.Heat stress is perhaps the most obvious challenge. As temperatures rise, people working outdoors, such as in agriculture, construction, fishing, and transportation, are particularly vulnerable and face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke. However, indoor workers are also at…