Opa! Inaugural Greek Fest brings food, dancing, and culture to Wildwoods this month
WILDWOODS, NJ — A celebration of Greek flavors, music, and culture is coming to North Wildwood later this month as St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosts its first-ever OPA Greek Fest from…
Russia to restart FX interventions next month based on rainy day funds
(Reuters) – Russia’s central bank said on Friday it would resume foreign exchange interventions based on its National Wealth Fund (NWF) investments from Aug. 1, in addition to mirroring the finance ministry’s…
Here’s Where 2024 GOP Candidates Stand On Making The Debate Stage Next Month
Here’s Where 2024 GOP Candidates Stand On Making The Debate Stage Next Month Mary Lou Masters on July 13, 2023 The first Republican primary debate is approaching, and several of the 2024…
Virgin Galactic to launch second commercial space flight next month
(Reuters) – Virgin Galactic Holdings said on Thursday that the space tourism startup will launch its second commercial flight in a window that opens next month after a successful first flight in…
Shark Week is coming, but for New Yorkers it has been shark Month
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – The annual television event “Shark Week” is coming soon, but this year, it’s not all entertainment. A series of real-life shark attacks on Long Island have put officials…
Exclusive – Mexico’s Pemex to lose some 100,000 bpd of crude this month after fire – source
By Ana Isabel Martinez MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos will see its crude output reduced by some 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) until the beginning of August…
First S.Korea-US Nuclear Consultative Group meeting to be held later this month
SEOUL (Reuters) -The first meeting of the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) between South Korea and the United States will take place on July 18 in Seoul, South Korea’s presidential office said on…
One month after Ukraine dam breach, villagers in Russian-controlled areas still live in destroyed homes
HOLA PRYSTAN, Russian-controlled Ukraine (Reuters) – Walking through what remains of his home, Leonid Garul points to the ceiling and the walls to show where the floodwaters reached last month when the…
Russia to decrease daily forex sales in coming month
(Reuters) – Russia’s finance ministry said on Wednesday it would sell 1.7 billion roubles’ ($18.9 million) worth of foreign currency a day between July 7 and Aug. 4, a decrease in the…
Central bank surprises see June become bumper 2023 rate hike month
By Karin Strohecker and Vincent Flasseur LONDON (Reuters) – The world’s major central banks delivered in June the biggest number of monthly interest rate hikes year-to-date, surprising markets and flagging more tightening…
China state lenders lower dollar deposit rates for second time in a month – sources
By Winni Zhou and Ryan Woo SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s major state banks have lowered their dollar deposit rates for the second time in a month, seven banking sources with direct knowledge…
Pentagon Celebrates Transgender Army Officer ‘Embracing Authenticity,’ Drag Queen ‘Mother Figure’ As Pride Month Ends
Pentagon Celebrates Transgender Army Officer ‘Embracing Authenticity,’ Drag Queen ‘Mother Figure’ As Pride Month Ends Micaela Burrow on July 3, 2023 The Department of Defense (DOD) wrapped up Pride Month celebrations claiming…
Spanish factory output contracts in June for the fourth consecutive month – PMI
MADRID (Reuters) – Factory activity in Spain contracted for the fourth consecutive month in June even though the spending of European Union rescue funds had a positive effect on capital goods, a…
Australian home prices climb for fourth month in June
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian home prices rose for a fourth consecutive month in June as a sustained squeeze on housing supply helped lift values nationwide, data showed on Monday. Property consultant CoreLogic…
China new home prices edge down in June for second consecutive month
BEIJING (Reuters) – New home prices in China edged down in June from the previous month, marking a second straight month of declines, and housing sales are likely to remain weak over…
Pride Month Ends With LGBT Activists Losing SCOTUS Compelled Speech Case
Pride Month Ends With LGBT Activists Losing SCOTUS Compelled Speech Case Laurel Duggan on June 30, 2023 LGBT Pride Month festivities were dampened Friday when the Supreme Court ruled that Colorado’s anti-discrimination…
Five Dead Whales Wash Up On Shores Of One State In One Month
Five Dead Whales Wash Up On Shores Of One State In One Month Nick Pope on June 30, 2023 Five dead whales washed up on Washington state’s shores in June, continuing the…
China’s factory activity seen contracting for third month in June: Reuters poll
By Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory activity likely contracted for a third straight month in June, albeit at a marginally slower pace, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, underscoring the…
Most Americans Want Corporations To Stop Pushing Pride Month, See LGBT Ideology As Harmful To Kids: Polls
Most Americans Want Corporations To Stop Pushing Pride Month, See LGBT Ideology As Harmful To Kids: Polls Laurel Duggan on June 27, 2023 Americans largely want corporations to stop making Pride Month…
EXCLUSIVE: Tim Scott Campaign Drops Video Highlighting First Month Since Presidential Launch
EXCLUSIVE: Tim Scott Campaign Drops Video Highlighting First Month Since Presidential Launch Mary Lou Masters on June 27, 2023 Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott’s presidential campaign launched a video Tuesday, first…
UK retail sales fall for second month in June: CBI
LONDON (Reuters) – British retail sales fell again in June as household finances were squeezed by the rising cost of living but stores expected sales volumes to stabilise next month, a survey…
Japan big manufacturers’ sentiment positive for 3rd consecutive month -Reuters tankan poll
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Business morale at big Japanese manufacturers edged up in June, staying in positive territory for a second straight month and reflecting a post-COVID economic recovery though…
Fewer UK firms expect to raise prices in month ahead – ONS
LONDON (Reuters) – The smallest proportion of businesses since at least March last year expect to raise prices next month, a survey of businesses showed on Thursday. The Office for National Statistics…
Belarus says it shot down Ukrainian drone late last month
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Belarus, which is taking delivery of tactical nuclear weapons from its ally Russia, said on Thursday it had shot down a Ukrainian drone in a border region late last…
Churches Embrace Pride Month With Drag Queen Story Hour, Queer Proms And Gay Concerts
Churches Embrace Pride Month With Drag Queen Story Hour, Queer Proms And Gay Concerts Kate Anderson on June 11, 2023 Churches are hosting drag story hours, queer proms and events to help…
‘Protect Trans Rights’: School Districts Celebrate Pride Month With Drag Shows, LGBTQ Assemblies
‘Protect Trans Rights’: School Districts Celebrate Pride Month With Drag Shows, LGBTQ Assemblies Reagan Reese on June 4, 2023 School districts in Washington, Michigan, Oregon, California and New Hampshire are using drag…
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