Top trainer Mike de Kock has warned of a “grim reality” featuring “loss of jobs and euthanasia” of significant parts of the horse population if the South African racing shutdown continues. On Tuesday, the South African government blocked plans for a resumption when it refused to allow the sport to take place under Lockdown Level […]

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The Maryland Jockey Club has released a spring condition book for Laurel Park covering a period of 15 days ahead of the still-undetermined resumption of live racing in the state. Specific dates have not been set. As part of Gov. Larry Hogan's statewide shutdown, live racing was paused in Maryland following the March 15 program […]

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Horse Racing Reform, an industry initiative led by The Jockey Club and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, announced today the launch of an updated website, horseracingreform.org,designed to better inform and educate the general public, racing fans, and industry personnel on safety, integrity, and welfare matters in horse racing. The mobile-friendly site includes a range of new […]

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The seven veterans who took part at the wreath-laying ceremony were ages 96 to 100.

It's a new twist on the old jackpot game. Maryland Lottery Director Stephen Martino explains the key concept.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ‘We have to test more people’: Wisconsin expands coronavirus testing for African American, Latino and tribal communities. “All African Americans, Latinos and tribal community members in Wisconsin will have access to free COVID-19 testing under a plan announced Thursday by Gov. Tony Evers. Evers’ plan is an effort to combat the staggering … Continue reading ‘We have to test more people’: Wisconsin expands coronavirus testing for African American, Latino and tribal communities (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Burlington Free Press: Fired after raising concerns about unsafe conditions, UPS whistleblower gets her job back. “Marge Harvey got her job back. Harvey, a 33-year veteran driver for UPS in St. Johnsbury, was fired on April 10 after pushing management on unsafe conditions at her workplace, including no personal protective equipment, no soap in the … Continue reading Burlington Free Press: Fired after raising concerns about unsafe conditions, UPS whistleblower gets her job back

Josh Spiegel shares a special poem for Ravens fans who are still dealing with the loss to the Titans.

Josh Spiegel talks about the Coronavirus and unleashes a torrent of blame on China and its eating habits.

While Democrats and Republicans have been divided for years, Josh Spiegel says, during the State of the Union speech, it was clear there's bipartisan support for despising each other.

In a week that saw the release of former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh's apology video and Pugh being sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy and tax evasion, Josh Spiegel offers his wrap up on the Healthy Holly saga.

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, Josh Spiegel expresses his frustration with hygiene warnings from the government.

Confused about Coronavirus? You’re not alone. Josh Spiegel gives many examples of the mixed messages that have been circulating.

What's it like for Josh Spiegel to be ordered to stay at home during the coronavirus crisis? You might think it would be a dream come true for him. It's actually quite the opposite.

For the first time since the coronavirus crisis began, Josh Spiegel left home to go shopping. He was uneasy with the world he found.

In today's Commentary, Josh Spiegel shares his latest observations on the pandemic including the overwhelming number of cliches that he says have overwhelmed him.

The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds soared over Baltimore on Saturday. Josh Spiegel was determined to get a glimpse. Things did not go as planned.

An inventive spirit, and some naughtiness, has fueled actor Dean Holt for 25 years at CTC, the only acting job he's ever had.

While Chase Wheatley had a smile a mile wide while watching his favorite Orioles players take their cuts, those same big league ball players were their alongside a hero of their own, that same young man from Ellicott City who has been so brave and such an inspiration during his treatment for leukemia at Johns Hopkins

Pope Francis called for solidarity the world over to confront the “epochal challenge” posed by the coronavirus pandemic, as Christians celebrated a solitary Easter Sunday, blending the joyful feast day with sorrow over the toll the virus has already taken.

I’ve been reading a couple of old books of book reviews by Anthony Burgess. Lots of great stuff. He’s a sort of Chesterton with a conscience, for example in this appreciation of Uncle Tom’s Cabin: As for Tom’s forgiving Christianity—‘O, Mas’r! don’t bring this great sin on your soul! It will hurt you more than […]

Anthony Fowler wrote a wonderful op-ed. You have to read the whole thing, but let me start with his most important point, about “the temptation to overclaim” in social science: One study estimated the economic value of the people spared through social-distancing efforts. Essentially, the authors took estimates from epidemiologists about the number of lives […]

Declining state and local government spending really can make an economic downturn worse. And this recession is bad enough already.

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A body found below Navajo Bridge on November 17,2011 has been identified. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-12-12_ident.htm

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that almost 4.4 million visitors spent more than $415 million in Grand Canyon National Park and in gateway regions around the park in 2010. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-02-28_economics.htm

On Sunday, April 22, 2012, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day with demonstrations, games, and much more. Grand Canyon’s Earth Day festivities will kick off National Park Week in the park; and like national park units around the country, Grand Canyon will recognize National Park Week by waiving entrance fees April 21 – 29, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-03-05_earthday-npweek.htm

Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day with a weekend of activities April 19 – 21, 2013. The weekend will include a film about conservationist Aldo Leopold, a keynote presentation by author Mary Ellen Hannibal, and a day of fun and educational activities. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2013-03-22_earth-day.htm

Grand Canyon National Park’s longtime volunteer Sjors Horstman recently received a Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Service Award – the highest volunteer award in the state of Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyons-longtime-volunteer-sjors-horstman-receives-governors-lifetime-achievement-volunteer-service-award.htm

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,564,841 visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2013 spent $476,194.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,238 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tourism-to-grand-canyon-national-park-creates-476-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-6238-jobs-in-local-economy.htm

Grand Canyon National Park joins in the Find Your Park Campaign and will celebrate with Earth Day events and a fee-free weekend, April 18-19 https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-week-2015-04-18.htm

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with free entrance to Grand Canyon National Park Saturday, September 24. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm

The Obi Fire, which started on July 21st, is approximately 743 acres. Growth of the fire perimeter today was primarily in the northern and southeastern portion of the fire perimeter. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/obi-fire-nr-grandcanyon-743-acres-20180728.htm

The Obi Fire is approximately 941 acres. Growth today was primarily in the northern and eastern portions of the fire perimeter. Light southwesterly winds throughout the day allowed fire to grow through pine needles and downed logs. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/obi-fire-nr-grandcanyon-941-acres-20180729.htm

Since these middle schoolers have been sent home during the coronavirus shutdowns, they decided to lift each other's spirits by having some virtual fun.

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United States unemployment has risen to its highest level since the Great Depression, with tens of millions of jobs wiped out in just one month.

Tiger King Joe Exotic’s new clothing line sold out within hours, netting more than US $20,000 ($A30,600). in sales, it was reported.

Netflix docu-series The Last Dance has kept basketball fans occupied while the sporting world goes into lockdown, with more than six million Americans tuning in to ESPN every week.

The Labor Department’s survey taken in April is expected to show record job losses for the U.S. WSJ explains the context behind the numbers. Photo: Justine Lane/EPA/SHUTTERSTOCK

The federal government’s wage subsidy scheme may be wound back before its promised six month life span.

This publication describes the bird communities of major mainland rivers of southeast Alaska and is based on a review of all known relevant studies as well as recent fieldwork. We synthesized information on the composition, structure, and habitat relationships of bird communities at 11 major mainland rivers. Information on current management concerns and research needs are also included.

This study updates an earlier assessment of the past, current, and prospective situation for the Nation's land base. We describe area changes among major land uses on the U.S. land base for historical trends from 1982 to 2002 and projections out to 2062.