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Harris campaign spends final hours reminding Pennsylvania of a Trump ally's joke about Puerto Rico
Read full article: Harris campaign spends final hours reminding Pennsylvania of a Trump ally's joke about Puerto RicoKamala Harris devoted much of her final full day on the campaign trail to reaching Latino voters in Pennsylvania, a swing state that Democrats consider part of their “blue wall” in the Electoral College.
Harris and Trump set sights on Pennsylvania in final push before Election Day
Read full article: Harris and Trump set sights on Pennsylvania in final push before Election DayKamala Harris and Donald Trump closed out this year’s presidential race with a fierce battle for Pennsylvania on Monday, making their final pitch to voters across a state that could prove decisive in the campaign for the White House.
Taylor Swift's connections to sports go back to her early days performing the national anthem
Read full article: Taylor Swift's connections to sports go back to her early days performing the national anthemTaylor Swift got her singing career started by performing the national anthem at sporting events as a young child and teenager.
‘Woolly delinquents’ celebrate Charles’ coronation in yarn
Read full article: ‘Woolly delinquents’ celebrate Charles’ coronation in yarnSheathing the 29 posts that circle the community pond with their knitted and crocheted creations, a group of women in a village west of London has recreated the cast of characters set to attend the coronation of King Charles III.
Want to enhance your English vocabulary as a family? This program offers a great opportunity
Read full article: Want to enhance your English vocabulary as a family? This program offers a great opportunityA program offered by the Orange County Library System can be a win-win for parents and kids.
Summer reading events aren’t just for the kids -- and this program proves it
Read full article: Summer reading events aren’t just for the kids -- and this program proves itIf you’re a parent, you might know the feeling: You don’t want your kids to sit in front of the TV all summer long and space out on everything they just spent the past school year learning.
Parents, wondering how you’ll fill your kids’ summer days? This reading program should be on your list
Read full article: Parents, wondering how you’ll fill your kids’ summer days? This reading program should be on your listAs the school year winds down and excitement starts to build as we inch closer and closer to summer vacation, parents and caregivers might be wondering: What will we do with our children to fill all the extra hours in the day?
Sisters take story time to Facebook Live so no child has to miss out
Read full article: Sisters take story time to Facebook Live so no child has to miss outBedtime stories are a fond memory many of us have from our childhood, and on the same note, it’s a memory many of us want to give our children, as well.
How Orange County libraries are bringing back in-person events and all the fun
Read full article: How Orange County libraries are bringing back in-person events and all the funWe all had to adjust to living in a “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some things are starting to go back to the way they were before, and that now includes in-person events at Orange County libraries.
Prince William seeks nominees for $1 million Earthshot prize
Read full article: Prince William seeks nominees for $1 million Earthshot prizeBritain's Prince William has appealed for innovators around the world to submit nominations for his Earthshot Prize, a competition aimed at finding new ways to tackle climate change.
Boosters for all adults in US closer with panel meeting set
Read full article: Boosters for all adults in US closer with panel meeting setAn influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.
US will make large firms give paid time off for vaccinations
Read full article: US will make large firms give paid time off for vaccinationsCompanies with at least 100 workers will be required to give employees paid time off to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and paid sick leave if they have side effects from the shots.
13 children’s books my family is obsessed with at the moment
Read full article: 13 children’s books my family is obsessed with at the momentI’m not always the best “get on the floor and play” kind of mom, but any time one of my kids wants to bring me a book, I’ll drop what I’m doing in favor of some cuddles and reading time.
COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress
Read full article: COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progressCOVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed to levels not seen seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.
Considering a summer reading program? The prizes these days will blow you away
Read full article: Considering a summer reading program? The prizes these days will blow you awayIf you’re thinking about diving into a summer reading program, well, you’re not exactly first in line, as many of these initiatives have been underway for quite a few weeks now. But the good news is, there’s still time, if you want to get those pages and activities logged.
Summer reading events aren’t just for the kids -- and this program proves it
Read full article: Summer reading events aren’t just for the kids -- and this program proves itIf you’re a parent, you might know the feeling: You don’t want your kids to sit in front of the TV all summer long and space out on everything they just spent the past school year learning.
Queen's cousin accused of willingness to sell Kremlin access
Read full article: Queen's cousin accused of willingness to sell Kremlin accessAn investigative report by British media says that Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, was willing to use his royal status for personal profit and to seek favors from Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
17 picture books you’ve never heard of, but that your kids will love
Read full article: 17 picture books you’ve never heard of, but that your kids will loveWho doesn’t love “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” (And the polar bear version. And the panda edition!) Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle definitely have that formula down to a science. And well, the classics are the classics for a reason, and most parents can probably agree there will be room for those books on any shelf.
Libyan man sentenced to life for deadly UK park stabbings
Read full article: Libyan man sentenced to life for deadly UK park stabbingsA Libyan man who stabbed three friends to death as they sat in an English city park on a summer evening has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole. Judge Nigel Sweeney said on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 that Khairi Saadallah should be given a rare whole-life prison term for the ruthless and brutal attack. (Facebook via AP)LONDON – A Libyan man who stabbed three friends to death as they sat in an English city park on a summer evening was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of parole. Judge Nigel Sweeney said Khairi Saadallah should be given a rare whole-life prison term for the “ruthless and brutal” attack. Saadallah, who had convictions for offenses including theft and assault, had been released from prison just two weeks before his deadly attack.
Blind girl’s reaction to getting Harry Potter book series in braille is priceless
Read full article: Blind girl’s reaction to getting Harry Potter book series in braille is pricelessA blind girl had the most magical Christmas after receiving a special set of books. A fan of the Harry Potter books, 7-year-old Emrie was delighted to receive the full series in braille for Christmas. Emrie started reading the Harry Potter books with her dad at night but recently stopped because she wanted to read them for herself, according to News.com.au. “They have recently stopped reading them because Emrie wants to read them herself, she wants to put her finger to the paper and fly through Hogwarts too. Emrie’s aunt decided to raise money from followers on Instagram to be able to purchase her a set of books.
New FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights
Read full article: New FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)GENEVA – Female soccer players should soon get their maternity rights protected under new employment rules announced Thursday by FIFA. “The idea is to protect female players before, during and after childbirth,” FIFA chief legal officer Emilio Garcia said on a conference call. The rules, created with help from world players' union FIFPro, are expected to be approved by the FIFA Council next month and would take effect on Jan. 1. Although FIFA’s judicial bodies have not been presented with contract disputes over maternity rights, Garcia targeted getting ahead of potential problems in the fast-growing women’s game. The drafted rules aim to “protect contractual stability, achieve greater transparency and make sure that coaches also get paid on time,” FIFA said.
Libyan man admits stabbing murders of 3 friends in UK park
Read full article: Libyan man admits stabbing murders of 3 friends in UK parkLONDON – A 26-year-old Libyan man pleaded guilty to murder Wednesday for stabbing three friends to death as they sat in an English city park. Khairi Saadallah admitted to three counts of murder and three of attempted murder for the June 20 attack in Reading, 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of London. James Furlong, 36, David Wails, 49, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, 39, were enjoying a warm Saturday evening in the city's Forbury Gardens park when they were stabbed. Each died from a single stab wound. The judge set a sentencing hearing for the week of Dec. 7.
Alex Morgan finally makes debut in English soccer
Read full article: Alex Morgan finally makes debut in English soccerTottenham Hotspur's Alex Morgan warms up ahead of the the English Women's Super League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Reading at the Hive stadium in London, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)LONDON – Nearly two months after signing, American superstar Alex Morgan finally made her debut for Tottenham as a second-half substitute in a 1-1 draw against Reading in the Women’s Super League on Saturday. Morgan came on in the 69th minute and didn't score in her first match in around 15 months, having given birth in May to daughter Charlie Elena Carrasco. She is among a raft of American players to have moved to English soccer for this season, with Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis at Manchester City, and Tobin Heath and Christen Press at Manchester United. ___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Changing the world, book by book: Inside one woman’s mission to spread messages of inclusion
Read full article: Changing the world, book by book: Inside one woman’s mission to spread messages of inclusionDeeply impacted by recent events, one Florida native has made it her mission to spread messages of love, diversity and inclusion through books.
UK police seek motive in stabbing attack that left 3 dead
Read full article: UK police seek motive in stabbing attack that left 3 deadPolice stand guard at the Abbey gateway of Forbury Gardens park in Reading town centre following Saturday's stabbing attack in the gardens, Sunday June 21, 2020. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)READING – British police on Sunday were seeking the motive of a 25-year-old man suspected of stabbing three people to death in a daylight attack in a park. “This is not currently being treated as a terrorism incident; however, officers are keeping an open mind as to the motivation." The incident came hours after a Black Lives Matter demonstration at Forbury Gardens, but police said there was no connection between the attack and the protest. Britain’s official terrorism threat level stands at “substantial,” the middle level on a five-rung scale, meaning an attack is likely.
People of color make gains in mayoral race across the US
Read full article: People of color make gains in mayoral race across the USEddie Moran FaceTimes with his mother in Puerto Rico after winning the race for Reading mayor during a party Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at the Abraham Lincoln, in Reading, Pa. (Lauren A. Little/Reading Eagle via AP)