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«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

It was meant to be a Christian utopia. Now this Nigerian community is helpless against rising seas

The coastal Nigerian community of Ayetoro has been nicknamed “Happy City,” founded decades ago as a Christian utopia. But now its residents can do little against the rising sea. Buildings have sunk into the Atlantic Ocean, an increasingly common image along the West African coast. For years, low-lying nations have warned the world about the existential threat. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, now struggles to respond. The traditional leader of Ayetoro says it's painful to lose not only land but the community's religious heritage. Читать дальше...

Small Heath Alliance 

Re: Cricket

Wow, what an upset. Perhaps not as big as the USA beating Pakistan, but they outplayed The Aussies.

And I'm delighted for Trotty.

Times Union 

A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive

The Volkswagen Beetle may have been born in Germany, but the “Bug” is king in a neighborhood on the fringes of Mexico City. Classic Beetles are known as “vochos” in Mexico and still line the streets of Cuautepec — so much so that the area has been nicknamed “Vocholandia.” The Beetle has long been dubbed “the people's car” because it was considered inexpensive and reliable. In Cuautepec, older models are widely used because they are one of the few cars that can get up the area's steep hills. But mechanics... Читать дальше...

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive

The Volkswagen Beetle may have been born in Germany, but the “Bug” is king in a neighborhood on the fringes of Mexico City. Classic Beetles are known as “vochos” in Mexico and still line the streets of Cuautepec — so much so that the area has been nicknamed “Vocholandia.” The Beetle has long been dubbed “the people's car” because it was considered inexpensive and reliable. In Cuautepec, older models are widely used because they are one of the few cars that can get up the area's steep hills. But mechanics... Читать дальше...

1newsday.com 

Royal Ascot: Khaadem successfully defends QEII Jubilee crown

Oisin Murphy delivered an expert ride aboard Khaadem, which saw the horse land the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes for the second successive year. Swingalong was half a length back in second, whilst Mill Stream was third. Image: Khaadem wins the QEII Jubilee Stakes Khaadem benefited from an ice-cool Oisin Murphy ride to land the Queen […]

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Liverpool make contact with Rabiot – Paper Talk

Plus: Chelsea bid for Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino; Thierry Henry backed as contender for Wales job; Brighton interested in Baris Alter Yilmaz; Manchester United close in on Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move to Old Trafford […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo shows he still has a part to play for Portugal – Euro 2024 hits and misses

Plus: 41-year-old Pepe also turns in impressive display for Portugal; giant Georgia No 1 Giorgi Mamardashvili shows why he may be Newcastle-bound this summer; Turkey must turn up against Czech Republic in order to secure second place in Group F Ronaldo still has role to play for Portugal Image: Cristiano Ronaldo contributed to Portugal's 3-0 […]

Koin.com 

Sha'Carri Richardson sprints onto US Olympic team after winning 100 in 10.71 seconds

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Two steps before she reached the finish line, Sha’Carri Richardson started pounding her chest. She knew she had it won. Anyone who doesn’t see her as the sprinter to beat at the Paris Olympics should probably think again. Richardson notched the latest stop on her “I’m Not Back, I’m Better” tour [...]

Nytimes.com 

The Nation Resurgent, and Borders, Too

In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note.

Times Union 

Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago

Illinois is poised to right a 175-year-old wrong by returning land in northern Illinois guaranteed to a Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation chief in 1829. Legislation expected to be approved later this year would transfer the Shabbona Area State Recreation Area in DeKalb County west of Chicago to the Kansas-based Prairie Band Potawatomi. The U.S. stole Chief Shab-eh-nay's land while he was visiting relatives in 1848. Under the legislation, the Potawatomi would control the state park and the state will provide maintenance. Читать дальше...

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago

Illinois is poised to right a 175-year-old wrong by returning land in northern Illinois guaranteed to a Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation chief in 1829. Legislation expected to be approved later this year would transfer the Shabbona Area State Recreation Area in DeKalb County west of Chicago to the Kansas-based Prairie Band Potawatomi. The U.S. stole Chief Shab-eh-nay's land while he was visiting relatives in 1848. Under the legislation, the Potawatomi would control the state park and the state will provide maintenance. Читать дальше...