[ad_1] A statue of Christopher Columbus in Boston has been beheaded. The head of the statue located in a waterfront park near the city’s traditionally Italian North End was found on the ground early Wednesday morning, according to broadcast reports. Police were investigating and there was no word on any arrests. The statue has been
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[ad_1] An important but often-overlooked factor to consider – whether you’re planning to buy a house or rent an apartment – is how much money you’re going to spend each month on utilities. From a budgeting standpoint, neglecting to factor in your average utility bill into your monthly spending can be an expensive mistake. That’s
[ad_1] PARIS — Contract workers from France’s all-important food, catering and events industry have held a protest between the Louvre Museum and Champs-Elysees to spread the message that the virus pandemic is killing their jobs. The flash mob-style demonstration included about 30 people dressed in black simulating strangulation with their ties and putting signs reading
[ad_1] COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge sentenced a man to 41 months in prison for firearms charges stemming from a 2018 shooting in a park that left himself, another man and two children wounded. Keveante Smoot, 28, of Columbus, appeared in U.S. District Court on Tuesday. Last month, Smoot pleaded guilty to illegally possessing
[ad_1] By JEFF AMY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Republican Karen Handel will get her rematch with Democrat Lucy McBath. Handel won a majority of votes and the GOP nomination Tuesday over four other Republicans including Mykel Lynn Barthelemy, Blake Harbin, Joe Profit and Paulette Smith. Handel, a former Georgia secretary of state, won a
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal moved across parts of the Midwest on Tuesday after lashing the South, unleashing downpours and bringing gusty winds as more high winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms were forecast. Heavy rain hit Missouri on Tuesday morning and Cristobal was expected to intensify later in the
[ad_1] E-checks are an electronic version of a paper check and are used to make payments online by both consumers and businesses through a data network. The automated clearing house network, or ACH, is used by millions of consumers and businesses to conduct payments, such as paying your mortgage or credit card bill, online. RELATED
[ad_1] AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A black man died in custody last year after sheriff’s deputies in Texas repeatedly used stun guns on him, despite his pleas that he was sick and couldn’t breathe, according to recently released police video and documents. Williamson County deputies attempted to pull 40-year-old Javier Ambler over on March 28,
[ad_1] Some of the links on this site contain offers from our partners. Credit cards are adjusting their rewards programs as many Americans prepare to spend summer closer to home because of the coronavirus. The pandemic has interrupted travel plans and dramatically changed spending habits. Here’s a closer look at the changes to these credit
[ad_1] ST. LOUIS (AP) — Three major hotels in the St. Louis metropolitan area have told the state they are laying off or furloughing more than 900 employees after the COVID-19 pandemic crippled travel. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Clayton, laid off or furloughed 307 of the location’s 325 employees. Hyatt
[ad_1] Are you considering purchasing a home in the Cornhusker State? You aren’t the only one thinking about it. Nebraska has almost 850,000 housing units and the rate of homeownership exceeds 66%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey. Nebraska’s median housing value is $161,800, which is significantly lower than the national
[ad_1] — George Floyd, whose death energized a movement, to be buried in Houston. — U.N. Secretary-General urges global fight against racism and discrimination. — Houston increases audits of tasers, body cameras. — Minnesota troopers reportedly punctured car tires during protests. HOUSTON — Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee says George Floyd’s death ignited a plethora of
[ad_1] When it comes to snagging a discount, there’s a best time to buy nearly everything at a lower price, but sometimes you can’t wait for an end-of-season sale or holiday promotion. This doesn’t mean you are stuck paying full price, though. There are several shopping strategies you can use any time of the year
[ad_1] BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — State health officials said Tuesday 22 more people have tested positive for the new coronavirus in North Dakota, but no additional deaths have been reported. More than half of the new positive results reported are in Cass County, which includes the city of Fargo and remains the epicenter of the
[ad_1] Do you want to relocate to the Mountain State? Other people are considering it, too. West Virginia has just under 900,000 housing units and a homeownership rate of about 73%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 American Community Survey. The median housing value for West Virginia is $121,300, which is a little over
[ad_1] RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Latest on Nevada‘s mail-in primary election (all times local): Long-time northern Nevada voters Ryan and Lana Caddel say they went to the Post Office Monday night to personally drop their absentee ballots in the mail box ahead of the state’s first mail-in primary election. The Sparks couple says they