Shot this peaceful image over the weekend from a boat in the harbor. Today is the longest day of the year, and the official start of summer. I hope you have a chance to get out and enjoy it.
World Bank’s new chief asks staff to ‘double down’ on development, climate efforts
Published by Reuters By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The World Bank’s new president Ajay Banga on Friday asked the lender’s 16,000 staff to “double down” on development and climate efforts as he seeks to accelerate …Read More »
California law would make tech giants pay for news
Published by AFP A bill making its way through the California state legislature would mandate that internet giants pay news agencies monthly 'journalism usage fees' based on viewing of stories via their platforms San Francisco (AFP) …Read More »
New Yorkers gather to watch ‘Manhattanhenge’
Published by AFP The sun lines up between rows of skyscrapers in Manhattan on the evening of May 30, 2023 New York (AFP) – Snapping pictures with cell phones, hundreds of New Yorkers and tourists gathered …Read More »
Covid lockdowns fogged our memories of big events, study shows
Published by DPA Our memory of events during lockdown is on a similar level to prison inmates, according to new reseach showing that many who stayed at home during the pandemic struggle to recall the timing …Read More »