Flash shot: A Sunday for Cuba’s Patron Saint
Like every September 8, it was the day of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, the Patron Saint of Cuba, a date celebrated not only by Catholic devotees but also by numerous Cubans of different creeds and spiritualities, and even quite a few of those who declare themselves atheists.
Inflation falls to its lowest level in more than 3 years. Here’s what that means
“The upside risks to inflation have diminished and the downside risks to employment have increased,” Fed chairman Jerome Powell said last month. “The time has come for policy to adjust.”
Vietnam’s Typhoon Yagi death toll passes 250, scores still missing
“We could only bring some rice and food with us, and when we ran out of food, we would forage for wild bamboo shoots to eat,” village chief Vang Seo Chu told the agency.
Ships sent to clean Great Pacific Garbage Patch in middle of ocean return to Northern California
“For humanity to thrive, we need to be able to be optimistic about the future. And I think if we can clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, this seemingly insurmountable thing, I think is going to be an inspiration for many people,” Slat said.
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