OPINION: Land-grant HBCUs have been shorted billions in funding compared to their white counterparts. But the renewal of the farm bill this year could address those shortages — and advocacy from the Black community can help make sure this happens. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s…
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Flooding others in Tulare Lake basin ‘premeditated’ by Boswell, one farmer asserts
By the time Erik Hansen had a moment to sit down in a Corcoran pizza parlor on a recent afternoon, the fifth-generation farmer was tired, detached and a little defeated looking. He talked matter-of-factly of his family’s losses so far: At least 3,000 acres are under water, some orchards will die, his cousin’s house is…
Martin Lewis lands regular hosting slot
Martin Lewis has landed a regular slot on GMB. (ITV) Martin Lewis has landed a regular presenting slot on Good Morning Britain. The Money Saving Expert star will host the ITV show alongside Susanna Reid on various Wednesdays this year. “To have the ability to hold politicians to account, over the cost of living, is…
While some land prices skyrocket, the City sells property for massive losses
You may remember a piece of property that the City of Sault Ste. Marie wanted to sell off at 903 Base Line Rd., back at the end of September. It may be hard to remember that only two years prior, the City paid more than six times the price for the property. It was appraised…
Lego Land Rover Defender Is a Brick You Can Build from Bricks
Lego Defender Is a Brick You Can Build from BricksLEGO “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Lego has created a miniature version of the iconic Defender 90 to celebrate Land Rover’s 75th anniversary. The 2336-piece set is highly customizable, coming with numerous add-ons that make the…
New Martin Luther King statue unveiled at former segregation site in North Miami Beach
A new statue honoring Martin Luther King Jr. was unveiled on Monday in North Miami Beach, standing on a strip of land that was previously divided by Black and white residents. The stretch between Northeast 14th Avenue and Northeast 16th Avenue that previously served as a segregation boundary is now Martin Luther King Jr. Linear…
Semiconductor bill that would give Gov. Tina Kotek land-use power moves ahead
A photo from November 2021 shows employees in cleanroom “bunny suits” working at Intel’s D1X factory in Hillsboro, Ore. The company’s presence in the state has helped Oregon become one of the world’s leading hubs of semiconductor manufacturing and research. Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation Oregon lawmakers are on the verge of granting unprecedented power to Gov….
Russian fighter jet collides with US Air Force drone over Black Sea
WASHINGTON – A Russian jet collided with a US Air Force drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday, causing the drone to crash after an “unsafe and unprofessional intercept,” the US military reported. The incident occurred Tuesday morning when two Russian SU-27 fighters conducted an intercept of the MQ-9 drone that demonstrated the pilots’ “lack…
Dolphins land All-Pro Jalen Ramsey in a shocking trade with the Rams: report
The Miami Dolphins needed to find a replacement after releasing cornerback Byron Jones, and they found an All-Pro to fill the gap. Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey has been traded to the Dolphins for a 2023 third-round pick and tight end Hunter Long, per ESPN. Ramsey is also getting a new contract as part…
City, rural landowner to face off in court over soil brought onto farms from outside of Hamilton
Flamborough landowner Justin Holmes continues to add truckloads of soil to his property, at least one of his neighbors said, even as the City of Hamilton seeks an injunction to get him to stop. The city filed an application for the injunction on Jan. 9, citing more than 300 instances since November where Holmes imported…