Board members for the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts grappled Monday with a financial situation that remains bewilderingly vague even as it has thrown the organization into a crisis. The board met both in public and in private Monday morning to discuss emergency measures that could range from moving out of the organization’s current office space at 7 St. Paul Place, … [Read more...] about BOPA board meets to ‘make some really difficult financial decisions’
Hezbollah’s acting leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah’s death
By ABBY SEWELL and NATALIE MELZER Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah’s acting leader vowed Monday to keep battling Israel and said the Lebanese militant group was prepared for a long fight even after much of its top command was wiped out, including its leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli strikes have killed Nasrallah and six of his top commanders and officials in the last … [Read more...] about Hezbollah’s acting leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah’s death
Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The number of people killed in Nepal by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend reached 193 while recovery and rescue work stepped up on Monday. Many of the deaths were in the capital, Kathmandu, which got heavy rainfall, and much of southern part of the city was flooded. Police said in … [Read more...] about Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up
Primanti Bros denies banning JD Vance, cites ‘momentary confusion’ for staff
Primanti Bros., a Pittsburgh-based sandwich shop chain, defended itself Saturday against claims it banned Sen. JD Vance, an Ohio Republican, from a location, saying it welcomed the vice presidential candidate following some “confusion” by staff. Supporters of Vance accused the manager of the chain’s North Versailles, Pa. location of threatening to call the police and ban the … [Read more...] about Primanti Bros denies banning JD Vance, cites ‘momentary confusion’ for staff
More than 600 people unaccounted for as Helene wreaks havoc, Biden says
At least 100 people were killed as Hurricane Helene unleashed her fury across multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. President Joe Biden on Monday said at least 107 people in six states were killed. More than half of the fatalities were reported in the Carolinas alone, according to The Associated Press, with 42 people confirmed dead as of 11 … [Read more...] about More than 600 people unaccounted for as Helene wreaks havoc, Biden says