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Boat fueling on Crooked Lake being put out for proposal
ANGOLA — Steuben County is going to seek proposals for a possible concessions business that would feature boat fueling for Crooked Lake. As a followup to previous discussions with the Steuben County Board of Commissioners, Kevin Summers,...

The Lobito Corridor can be a hub of opportunities
Born in Angola, the Lobito Corridor plays a pivotal role in Africa’s economic development. It gives the country a unique chance to become a gateway for international trade by facilitating transportation and boosting investments within the country...

5 New Speed Cameras Installed in Dutchess and Orange Counties
New York State is targeting five areas in Dutchess and Orange Counties with automated speed enforcement cameras, turning I-84 into one big speed trap. Drivers traveling busy roadways through the Hudson Valley may unknowingly be captured by...

Man dies in Steuben County motorcycle accident
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) – Saturday afternoon, just before 4:30 pm, Steuben County Sheriff’s deputies and other first responders were called to the southbound lanes of I-69 near the 355 mile marker in rural Jamestown Township on report of a single...

How Did Football Buddies From Utah Join a Coup in the Congo?
Surveillance footage of Marcel Malanga and Tyler Thompson at a shooting range in West Jordan, Utah. Photo: United States District Court for the District of Utah This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation...

Pleasant Lake barbershop getting second life as 'living exhibit'
PLEASANT LAKE — Angola’s southern neighbor, Pleasant Lake, has been thriving since the recent re-opening of Pleasant Lake Elementary as a Montessori school. Now, thanks to the combined efforts of the school, the Pleasant Lake Historical Society,...

Riyadh Air Partners with Blacklane to Offer Complimentary Chauffeur Services
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline, and Blacklane, the leading global chauffeur service, have announced a strategic partnership at the 2025 Paris Airshow with a backdrop of a Riyadh Air liveried A321 aircraft and a wrapped vehicle...

Full List Of African Countries Affected By 3-Month US Visa Validity
In a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, the American government announced that “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The...

Theater Talk: Shakespeare in Delaware Park's TWELFTH NIGHT merits multiple viewings. Also mentioned, a Long Island actor with a career re-enacting Napoleon... even though "his French is horrific!"
This week on Theater Talk, Anthony and Peter revel in Shakespeare in Delaware Park's 50th anniversary production of TWELFTH NIGHT with the good news that even though founder Saul Elkin is homebound, he's very much aware of how good things are...

Hilton to Triple its Presence in Africa to More Than 160 Hotels
From L-R: Hilton Luanda Hotel Godinho, Hilton Garden Inn Luanda Airport, Hilton Cotonou, Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof Coinciding with Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, Hilton today announced plans to almost triple its presence in...

Today in the news: Alcohol tax generates 50 million; Robbers with drone
The national newspapers focus on various topics this Tuesday, with much attention given to the escape from Alcoentre prison that occurred on Monday night. The Diário de Notícias reports that “expenditure on free medications for CSI beneficiaries...

Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is hereby transmitting the report of the fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee (Committee) regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024, held on...

VIDEO: Zac Brown Celebrating 4th of July Playing in Buffalo, New York
Zac Brown Band was in Buffalo this weekend! It was a great kept secret leading up to the event that Zac Brown Band was in Western New York to celebrate the 4th of July. According to some super fans he was playing at the owner of New Era caps at a...

Dante! Secret societies! America’s Next Top Model! 20 new books out today.
July 4th has passed, and, as we enter the post-holiday rush, it’s worth remembering that, as always, there are new books to look forwards to, despite the difficult chaos of the world. Below, you’ll find twenty new options to consider in fiction,...
58 Visa-Free Destinations For Indian Passport Holders This Summer
Looking to travel this summer as an Indian passport holder? Good news, Indian travelers can visit up to 58 destinations visa-free. The top destinations are placed throughout Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean and Pacific Islands. Aside from these...

Trump tariffs unsettle SA farmers as Africa eyes agricultural growth
The overall economic impact on agricultural exports may be modest, but the Western Cape in particular ‘could face serious disruption’. Farmers and analysts have raised concerns over the impact of recently announced US tariffs on South African...

How did the Louisiana town of Plain Dealing get its name? Curious Louisiana investigates
The sign welcoming visitors to the Town of Plain Dealing. PROVIDED PHOTO BY BEBOSSIER.COM The sign in Jessica Hemingway's office in the Bossier Chamber of Commerce tells the story: "Plain Dealing, Louisiana: The Only Town with the Golden Rule...

Mining spill highlights need to protect Zambia’s vital Kafue River & its fish
Researchers from The Wilderness Project (TWP) are documenting fish diversity along Zambia’s Kafue River to build a DNA reference library. The TWP scientists are collecting fin clippings and environmental DNA to help identify species, including...

Telesurgery in Nigeria: Ready or not?
In the quiet early hours of Wednesday morning in Zamfara, seven-year-old Amina fusses in her hospital bed. Her grandmother, Hajiya Fatima, has traveled three days by bus, carrying prayers and her life savings, hoping against hope. Amina needs...
The world’s nine best (and five worst) countries for a road trip
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size This article is part of Traveller’s Holiday Guide to the world’s greatest road trips.See all...