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Northern California interior to see high fire danger, heat SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A large swath of the interior of California was warned of wildfire danger and high heat on Tuesday.
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Report: EU sees steep rise in pesticides
BRUSSELS – The contamination of fruits and vegetables produced in the European Union by the most toxic pesticides has substantially increased over the past decade, according to new research published Tuesday.
Fire displaces resident in Waxahachie
A resident was displaced after a fire destroyed a home Saturday night in Waxahachie. According to Waxahachie Fire Rescue, crews received a call at 9:22 p.m.
2021 births in US were up slightly
NEW YORK – U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic.
Ukraine finds 200 bodies in Mariupol basement
KYIV, Ukraine – Workers digging through the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol found 200 bodies in the basement, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, as more horrors come to light in the ruined city that has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-old war.
Court approves IT director’s retirement
The imminent retirement of longtime information technology director Teral Crawford was the most pressing issue before the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court last Tuesday afternoon. Commissioners voted to accept Crawford’s retirement at the end of a very fastpaced biweekly meeting.
Local musician launches local poetry society
Refel Rushing knows there are people in Ellis County who love creative writing and nature as much as he does. So he’s creating an opportunity for them to join together and enjoy both.
Life Schools host Future Chefs cooking contest
Life School is working to teach students about the importance of making healthy food choices through a cooking contest hosted by its food service provider, Sodexo. The event, called Future Chefs, was held on April 27, where students competed in a competition that allowed students to put their cooking skills to the test.
Twitter policy tackles war misinformation
SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter is stepping up its fight against misinformation with a new policy cracking down on posts that spread potentially dangerous false stories. The change is part of a broader effort to promote accurate information during times of conflict or crisis.
Canada bans Huawei from 5G
TORONTO – Wireless carriers in Canada won’t be allowed to install Huawei equipment in their high-speed 5G networks, the Canadian government said Thursday, joining allies in banning the giant Chinese technology company.