April 2021

Suspect in attack on Asian American woman in NYC is arrested

NEW YORK (AP) — A parolee convicted of killing his mother nearly two decades ago was arrested on charges, including felony assault as a hate crime, in an attack on an Asian American woman in New York City, police said early Wednesday.

Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games

CLEVELAND (AP) — While moving forward with a plan to change their name, the Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint.

Store cashier expresses disbelief, guilt’ over George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The convenience store cashier who was handed a counterfeit $20 bill by George Floyd setting in motion the Black man’s ill-fated encounter with police — testified Wednesday that he watched Floyd’s arrest outside with “disbelief -- and guilt.”

Automakers BMW, Volvo back moratorium on deep seabed mining

BERLIN (AP) — Automakers BMW and Volvo announced Wednesday that they support a moratorium on deep seabed mining for minerals used in electric vehicle batteries and other products.

Ear infections and misbehavior; boundaries for boys

Q: My three-year-old is prone to ear infections. When he has one, his behavior deteriorates considerably. He becomes disobedient and given to angry outbursts. When his ears are clear, he’s generally delightful to be around. I’m reluctant to discipline him when his ears are hurting him, but I’d like your advice on this.

Micromanagers are their own worst enemies

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To most folks, micromanagement has to do with tasks or performance. The micromanaging parent, for example, is generally thought of as one who hovers over a child’s homework or academics in generaL Indeed, that is the most common form, but parental micromanagement can also extend to organizing and directing a child’s social life and recreation.

In D.C, politics springs eternal

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Springtime has arrived in Washington, D.C.

Digital water meter project to kick off April 5

Water meters for the entire city will soon be completely digital, as the final phase of the city’s Advanced Meter Reading project will kick off on Monday, April 5.

La. officials project $473M cost for tax incentives

(The Center Square) - Louisiana’s state economic development department estimates the tax incentives it oversees will be worth almost $473 million during the fiscal year that begins July 1.

Kennedy, Scott introduce Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Tuesday joined Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and other senators in introducing the Keep China Out of Solar Energy Act, which prohibits federal funds from purchasing solar panels manufactured or assembled in Communist China, specifically focusing on Xinjiang province, which is known for its use of forced labor.