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Mike Johnson explains his ‘adopted’ Black son’s low profile

Mr Johnson, who is white, has publicly described his relationship with Michael, who is Black, in the context of race

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

Africa and Europe to join forces on sustainable space programmes

Cooperation between the European Union and African Union in space exploration was the hot topic at a three-day event that took place in Dakar this week, as Africa’s growing space sector is becoming increasingly important for the sustainable economic development of the continent.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2023

100,000 patients eligible for heart drug under PBS

More patients can soon access a chronic heart failure medicine under the PBS which is set to save them hundreds of dollars per year.

AAP · Oct 27, 2023

Bison are sacred to Native Americans − but each tribe has its own special relationship to them

The American bison, or American buffalo as they are commonly called, were once close to extinction. Their numbers dropped from 30-60 million to around 500 because of overhunting in the 19th century.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2023

Dedicated cycling tracks coming up in parts of Mysuru

Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has begun laying dedicated cycle tracks on selected roads to promote environment-friendly transport. Retro Reflective Flexible Delineators have been installed on Vishwa Manava Double Road and will soon be on other roads. The project is expected to be completed in one month at a cost of…

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Tavis Smiley returning to Chicago airwaves on WVON-AM 1690

His syndicated show will air in Chicago from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Oct. 2.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023

PBS' free original programming lane may close soon, with Ken Burns and Elon Musk projects coming

There's a broadcast television network offering plenty of original programming this fall, although it often flies under the radar

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Bob Ross’s first TV painting goes on sale for nearly $10 million

Bob Ross was known for his unpretentious approach to painting on his long-running show, “The Joy of Painting,” but now the painting he completed on his first episode in 1983 is for sale for nearly $10 million

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Bob Ross first TV painting, completed in half an hour, is for sale for nearly $10 million

That’s the price a Minneapolis gallery is asking for “A Walk in the Woods,” the first of more than 400 paintings that Ross produced on-air for his TV series “The Joy of Painting.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023

Bob Ross’s first TV painting goes on sale for nearly $10 million

Bob Ross was known for his unpretentious approach to painting on his long-running show, “The Joy of Painting,” but now the painting he completed on his first episode in 1983 is for sale for nearly $10 million

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023