Education

Conservation Farming Proves A Game Changer In Zimbabwe

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe — An agriculture conservation practice initiated for farmers in Zimbabwe is bearing fruit. The program, known in the country as Pfumvudza, trains farmers in the use of small plots that retain water easily and […]

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Jill Biden Rolls Out Next Phase Of Program To Help Military Families

First lady Jill Biden joins a distinguished club of former first ladies at the forefront of efforts to support military families. On Wednesday, Biden rolled out the next steps in an initiative called Joining Forces […]

Education

Rob Parker Takes A New Swing At Pro Baseball

Rob Parker has been a baseball fan his entire life. His dream as a child was to play first base for the New York Mets.  However, once visions of becoming the next Ed Kranepool ended, […]

Local

Australian Politicians ‘Fail’ Public Interest Poll

CANBERRA, Australia — Even before recent scandals rocked the state and federal parliaments, Australians overwhelmingly felt politicians were failing to meet their public interest expectations. The latest Next 25 Navigator study, a poll of 2,825 people from […]

Entertainment

Rejection Was The Mother Of Creation For ‘Concrete Park’ Co-Creator 

LOS ANGELES — Working in Hollywood for years, actress and writer Erika Alexander has suffered her share of rejection. But one stung deeply — ultimately making her more creative and determined. By the early 2010s, Alexander […]