ASHFORD, Conn. (AP) — Investigators said Tuesday they don’t believe arson was responsible for last week’s fire that destroyed a large section of Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for seriously ill children. The fire marshal’s office in … [Continue reading] about Investigators: No sign of arson at camp for ill children
Aargh! Tampa delays Gasparilla pirate festival until 2022
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — For more than 100 years, Tampa has held a celebration of pirate lore known as Gasparilla. Avast, mateys, it’s not to be this time. Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla represented Tampa’s old guard when it began the event in 1904, and is … [Continue reading] about Aargh! Tampa delays Gasparilla pirate festival until 2022
The Latest: California restrictions could ease next week
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A substantial number of California counties could see fewer restrictions on business operations starting next week as coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths continue to fall, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday. … [Continue reading] about The Latest: California restrictions could ease next week
Civil service modernization is essential — here is one way to make it happen
The United States is facing immense challenges with COVID, the environment, the economy, global adversaries, and more. The pandemic accelerated discussions regarding the future of work and reminded us that government must play a critical role in … [Continue reading] about Civil service modernization is essential — here is one way to make it happen
Takeaways: AP investigation of China COVID-19 disinformation
BRUSSELS (AP) — As the coronavirus spread last year, former President Donald Trump and leading U.S. conservatives floated the idea that the virus may have escaped from a Chinese lab or was created by China as a bioweapon. China pushed back. A … [Continue reading] about Takeaways: AP investigation of China COVID-19 disinformation