The Buffalo Sabres are set to honor Jeff Skinner’s 1,000th NHL game on Tuesday night when they take on the Washington Capitals. The last meeting between the two teams ended in an overtime victory for the Capitals with a score of 4-3. To celebrate Skinner’s milestone game, fans will be treated to special giveaways at…
Industry groups are urging the EPA to consider their perspectives as the agency prepares to update its scientific integrity policy. These guidelines are critical in ensuring that President Joe Biden’s commitment to protecting the agency’s research and safeguarding its scientists from political interference is maintained, especially if there is a possibility of a second Trump…
The Biden administration’s decision to not boost payments for private Medicare plans as much as the health insurers and investors had hoped led to a decline in the stock prices of various health insurers. This announcement has put more pressure on already struggling health insurers, who are grappling with high medical costs and uncertainty around…
India, despite facing sanctions, has emerged as one of the largest buyers of Russian crude oil. However, the country has recently started to reduce its purchases. Initially, India became the largest buyer of Russian crude oil when Russia lowered its prices in response to sanctions imposed by Western countries. But now, Indian refineries have shifted…
The stunning underwater images captured by photographers from around the globe have been recognized in the 2024 World Nature Photography Awards. The competition received thousands of entries from photographers on six continents, showcasing marine life such as whales, sea lions, and sea turtles in their natural habitats. The winning photo of gannets battling for a…
The Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska has been granted the approval to allow sports wagering on reservation land in northeast Kansas. This was decided by a joint House and Senate committee in Topeka, who voted unanimously to amend the state’s gambling compact with the tribe. The Committee on Inter-Tribal Relations supported the agreement, pending…
The Detroit Health Department, in collaboration with various community partners, is hosting a week-long event in honor of Public Health Week. This year’s event offers a range of free health screenings and classes to residents throughout the city. Last year, the event featured screenings and vaccines, and this year, even more offerings are available. Attendees…
The Egyptian Ministry of International Cooperation has recently signed a financing agreement worth 61.5 million euros with the French Development Agency and the European Union to complete the Yellow Mountain water treatment plant project in Cairo. This project is aimed at enhancing climate change adaptation efforts and water projects in Egypt, representing 20% of the…
It is World Autism Awareness Day today, a day to recognize and appreciate the valuable contributions of individuals with autism from all corners of the globe. While significant progress has been made, people with autism still face numerous challenges in their pursuit of education, employment, and social integration. To create a more equitable world for…
The Indiana High School Sports Awards, presented by the Indiana Pacers, have announced their Boys Golf Spring Watch List. This list recognizes outstanding athletes who have excelled in their sport and will be honored during the live show on April 19 at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University in Indianapolis. The nominees for the Boys…