South West Water has lifted the boil notice for the Alston supply area of Brixham, covering 14,500 households. The boil notice remains for around 2,500 properties in Hillhead, upper parts of Brixham and Kingswear who are advised to continue to boil their drinking water before consuming it. The boil notice was initially put in place after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed it is investigating cases of cryptosporidium. This has impacted customers in the Alston and Hillhead areas of the network, which supplies customers in Brixham, Boohay, Kingswear, Roseland and North West Paignton. Rolling updates from South West Water include information…
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Home » Places » Japan A serene oasis amidst Tokyo’s vibrant chaos. Welcome to our comprehensive travel guide for visiting Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a destination known for its unique blend of cultural richness, history, and educational value in Shinjuku City, Japan. Here, you will find detailed insights into what makes Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden such a unique cultural attraction. About In the heart of Tokyo lies Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a tranquil retreat from the city’s hustle. This 144-acre park, once an imperial estate, offers a unique blend of traditional Japanese, English landscape, and French formal gardens. Visitors can…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino yesterday in Washington, D.C. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister reaffirmed the strength of the bilateral relationship between the two countries and explored how the United States and Argentina can increase cooperation to build a safer, more democratic hemisphere. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Mondino discussed how economic reforms should create increased opportunities for the Argentine people and protect the most vulnerable. Secretary Blinken commended Argentina for its leadership, including its commitment to Ukraine, and to the promotion of human rights in the Western…
Across much of the United States, spring is in full force. With warmer weather, people are taking their furry family members out on longer walks and spending more time outside. Alongside blooming flowers and trees, your pet might run into a small, unassuming grass seed pod known as a foxtail. Despite the cute name, foxtails can pose a major threat to your pet’s health. I am a veterinarian in California’s Central Valley, and foxtails are a daily issue where I work, especially during the spring and summer months. What exactly are foxtails? Hordeum murinum, or wall barley, is a common…
Al Ahly, based in Cairo, and Esperance, in Tunis, are among the most successful clubs in the history of the main club cup competition in Africa, the CAF Champions League. Al Ahly has reached the finals multiple times and boasts 11 titles, making it the most successful club in the competition’s history. Similarly, Esperance has secured the title multiple times. These successes have not occurred by accident. The two clubs have financial muscle, effective management systems and large fan bases. These factors do not only boost their performances in competition but also influence their strategic decisions at the Confederation of…
The GAA’s Central Council has granted permission for SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host the Ireland’s women’s Euro 2025 qualifier against France on July16th.There was also a discussion at Saturday’s Central Council meeting on the current war in Gaza, with delegates ‘favourably disposed’ to the GAA seeking the international community to push for a ceasefire.With the GAA’s Aims and Ethos outlining the association’s non-political status, any moves by Croke Park on Gaza would be tabled on humanitarian grounds – and may yet include a donation to aid agencies working on the ground in the region.Jarlath Burns met with members of…
New round of Critical Sectors Job Quality grants emphasize careers in care economyWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $12 million in additional funds to improve job quality and increase the availability of good jobs in critical industries, including an emphasis on training provided for jobs in the care economy such as home, elder and childcare.This second round of Critical Sectors Job Quality grants responds to the increased demand for workers in industries essential to a revitalized economy but who have historically been in low-wage jobs with fewer benefits, less worker protections and greater instability. Successful applicants…
Editor’s note: This story has graphic language and descriptions of racial slurs, harmful rhetoric and violence against Asians and other students of color attending public schools. If you need support or have experienced violence, discrimination, harassment or racism, find an organization that can help in this database. Hai Au Huynh was fed up. The 45-year-old Texas mother had been trying to reach a resolution with teachers and administrators for months after both her boys experienced anti-Asian racial harassment at their elementary school. Despite multiple emails, meetings and officially filed grievances, school officials would neither condemn the racist acts nor guarantee…
A statement from the Roosevelta Hospital confirmed the prime minister’s condition was “stable but remains serious.” He was conscious and “no unexpected complications have arisen” overnight, the hospital said. Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák said he had spoken with Fico and made arrangements for keeping the government running while he convalesced, Reuters reported. Fico was in extreme pain, he added, and there was still a “big risk” of further complications. Also on Saturday, the man accused of trying to kill Fico appeared in court for the first time amid intense security. The man, identified by prosecutors as Juraj C., met…
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do people hate people? – Daisy, age 9, Lake Oswego, Oregon Have you ever said “I hate you” to someone? What about using the “h-word” in casual conversation, like “I hate broccoli”? What are you really feeling when you say that you hate something or someone? The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes the word “hate” as an “intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury.” All over the world, researchers like…