Man killed at Pearl Harbor was Navy sailor from California
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) – The remains of a man killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified as a Navy sailor from Southern California. Petty Officer 2nd Class Claude Ralph Garcia was 25 years old on December 7, 1941, when Japanese forces bombed the military installation in Hawaii, the Ventura County Star reported on Sunday. News reports at the time described Garcia as the first Ventura resident to die in World War II, The Star said. Garcia had been one of more than 72,000 service members missing since the war. The Army’s Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has been…
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Landslide blocks part of Wellington CBD road, 12 homes evacuated
Twelve homes have been evacuated after a landslide blocked part of The Terrace in central Wellington on Monday afternoon. Landslide on Wellington Terrace The slide happened towards the southern end of the road, which is closed between Buller St and Ghuznee St. The fire trucks that were dispatched have been stopped overnight and will return in the morning to reassess the risk and damage in the area. Firefighters and Emergency Teams responded to the landslide at 3:42 p.m. Wellington City Council has evacuated 12 homes at risk of damage from the landslide. Since many of the evacuated homes are flats,…
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BREAKING NEWS: Olivia Newton-John Dies at 73
Credit: Paramount Olivia Newton-John, best known for her role in Grease, has died peacefully at home at the age of 73, according to a post on her verified Facebook account. Credit: Facebook The Facebook post, which was posted by her husband, says: Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) died peacefully at her ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy at this difficult time. Olivia has been a symbol of triumph and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant…
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The Most Expensive Italian Wines in the World
The list of the most expensive Italian wines reads like an ode to tradition. © WSET | Unsurprisingly, the Italian reds dominate this list without a white in sight. Few countries can boast the great diversity, history and culture of Italian wines. The country has a wealth of more than 2000 indigenous grapes, although less than 400 are used in the commercial production of wine. However, as much as Italy is a lover of tradition, as the Super Tuscans demonstrate, the country has also not been shy about adopting international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah and blending…
Read More »VIVIS Ready to Launch New Topical As Neutra Eyes Potential Health and Wellness Sector Move
KATY, TX / ACCESSWIRE / August 8, 2022 / Neutra Corporation’s (OTC PINK: NTRR ) wholly-owned subsidiary VIVIS will release a new hemp-based CBD topical in the coming weeks, the company announced. The new theme will further expand the company’s line, offering a wider choice to consumers looking for high-quality, laboratory-tested products. “VIVIS continues to lead the development and commercialization of cutting-edge CBD products,” said Sydney Jim, CEO of Neutra. “Our latest, an easy-to-apply hemp-based topical, will provide even more relief and comfort to users suffering from joint and muscle aches and pains. This is the latest in a growing…
Read More »15 dogs from flood-ravaged Kentucky coming to CT, to be put up for adoption
How flood waters hit Kentucky, residents are displaced from their homes and their pets. Many of these pets have been temporarily taken in at animal shelters in Kentucky, but that leaves little room for the dogs already waiting for homes at those shelters. So 15 of them will come to Connecticut. “Mother nature is not selective. It very well could have been Connecticut that was devastated by flooding and days of power outages, with too many pets lost and no immediate way to find their owners,” said Theresa Geary, director of operations for the Connecticut Humane Society, in a communicated…
Read More »Russia-Ukraine War News: Live Updates
A soldier from the Ukrainian Army’s 93rd Brigade looks out from inside a bunker along the front line near the Ukrainian town of Barvinkove.Credit…David Guttenfelder for The New York Times ESLOVIANSK, Ukraine — At one point on the front line, Ukrainian soldiers crawled forward on their bellies 50 meters at a time, digging new trenches at each stop. Elsewhere, soldiers from the 93rd Brigade captured about three miles of wheat fields and a Russian tank. Another unit liberated a village last week. On the rolling plains of eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, soldiers and commanders point to these modest gains as…
Read More »Man shot trying to stop crooks from robbing NYC shop of CBD oils
When a group of criminals robbed an Upper West Side tobacco shop of cash and CBD oils early Monday, a friend of the owner intervened and ended up being shot in the foot, police said. The 29-year-old victim was inside the Lincoln Convenience on Broadway near W. 72nd St. when the gunman and three accomplices entered and reported a robbery around 4:20 a.m., he said. say the police The victim, a friend of the store owner, got into a fight and was shot in the foot. Medics took him to Mount Sinai Hospital in stable condition. The shooter and his…
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