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CBC
4 days ago
- General
- CBC
Evacuee watched her home burn down in Prairie wildfire
A Saskatchewan woman describes the devastation of watching her family home go up in flames on a neighbour's doorbell camera -- and the moment her little brother reminded her what really matters. For the first time, Mexico has chosen its judges through public elections. But our guest says the most telling thing about the results is how few people actually showed up to vote. Their fellow graduates are celebrating, but for the US Air Force Academy's transgender cadets, the present and future are full of anxiety – because their government is barring them from the military. Tributes are pouring in for Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space. Fellow astronaut Dave Williams remembers him as a remarkable -- and humble -- friend. A 3-hundred pound sea turtle gets some much-needed medical attention after colliding with a boat off the coast of Florida. But first her vets had to solve the significant challenge of finding a C-T scanner big enough for her. Moment of drought. Scientists in Germany find that trees can remember living without enough water – and can learn from that experience to prepare for the future. Case of the blues. American researchers recreate a 5-thousand year-old pigment called "Egyptian Blue" -- which reminds us of the time a Pasadena man extracted dormant yeast from an ancient Egyptian pot, and used it to bake a loaf of bread. And…out of fin air. A group of disc golfers in South Carolina are exactly as surprised as you would be when a small hammerhead shark falls out of the sky and lands right in front of them. As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that's a real shark to the system.
CBS News
26-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Wisconsin veterans ride in helicopter to commemorate Memorial Day
A group of Wisconsin veterans commemorated Memorial Day by doing something they hadn't done in more than 50 years: ride in a helicopter. "This is relaxing," Ken Seeger, an Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam, told WCCO News. "You have to wonder how in the devil we ever got back here." Seeger was one of 11 Vietnam vets who took turns taking flight. They first carried a flag around town and then they laid two wreaths at a pond in Pioneer Park. "I'm just glad to have the grandkids and great grandkids and that's things you never ever thought about 50 some years ago," Seeger added. "It was a whole different world. Hundreds gathered at the park to watch the flights as well as attend a Memorial Day ceremony. Dave Williams drove more than an hour away in Ladysmith to honor his great-great-uncle Carl Pederson, one of more than 20 soldiers and airmen from Prairie Farm who were killed in action. Pederson died in France in 1918. "My great grandpa was his brother, and he died when he was 23. That's young," Williams lamented to WCCO News. "He was one of the relatives I never got to know."
Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Free bowling for martial arts fans at Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Bowl and Putt & Play centres across the UK are inviting families to step into the dojo with a free game of bowling or minigolf to celebrate the release of the new Karate Kid film out this May half term. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... From Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May, martial arts fans who bring their official belts in any colour (white, black, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, red, brown) to centres can enjoy a complimentary game of bowling or mini golf at any of Hollywood Bowl and Putt & Play family entertainment centres. In a nod to the original Karate Kid movie, Hollywood Bowl centres across the country will be filled with 80s nostalgia! Every centre features amusement arcades, including retro games such as Pac-Man and Mario Kart. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Customers can participate in a themed treasure hunt with 'RETRO' letters hidden across the centre, offering a fun treat for those who find them. Additionally, there will be a retro-themed prize draw featuring over 20 prizes, including gaming consoles, plushies, and collectibles. Bring in an official martial arts belt and bowl for free at Hollywood Bowl Dave Williams Operations Director, at Hollywood Bowl, said: 'We're thrilled to jump start the half term with some high-kicking fun! The Karate Kid movies have inspired many since the 80s, and we're excited to offer families a chance to celebrate with us. Whether you're a seasoned martial artist or a fan of the films, everyone can chop away at the lanes, enjoy our arcade games, and create lasting memories together.' As well as showing off their karate moves on the lanes, guests can enjoy the amusement areas full of iconic arcade games. Customers can also head to the modern American-style bar and diner to enjoy plenty of delicious, affordable food and drink. Guests can bowl in their own flat, closed toes shoes, and should sign up for the VIP mailing list to receive offers and the latest news. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The offer is valid in all Hollywood Bowl centres across the country from Monday 26th May up to and including Friday 30th May.
Press and Journal
06-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Highland chocolatier that faced closure reopens in former bank
A beloved Braemar chocolatier on the brink of closure just a few months ago has been whipped back into shape with help from the village – and is now operating out of an old bank, complete with walk-in chocolate vault. The award-winning Braemar Chocolate Shop had to leave its original premises in November, losing not only its retail space but also the kitchen where its signature handmade chocolates were produced. Owners Dave Williams and Jo Sheridan feared the worst. 'We didn't know what the future held,' said Dave. 'At one point we thought it was over. We lost the ability to produce chocolate, which is the lifeblood of the business.' The sudden closure sparked concern from loyal customers, some of whom had already planned their Christmas gifting around the shop's products. But the village quickly came to their aid. A neighbouring sporran shop offered temporary retail space, and the Invercauld Estate stepped in with a custom-built kitchen unit in its new industrial development – completed in just two weeks. Dave Williams and Jo Sheridan outside their new shop at Auld Bank House in Braemar. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson Then came a breakthrough. The former Braemar bank, owned by Braemar Mountain Sports, was offered to them for lease. And the building – complete with a walk-in vault – provided a perfect environment for storing their delicate chocolates. Braemar Chocolate Shop is back 'It's a bit of a Willy Wonka story,' said Dave. 'We've got a vault full of chocolate now – and plans to fill it with little gold bars. The space is ideal for temperature control, and it's got a lot of character.' The couple say they've been overwhelmed by local support, with villagers pitching in to help transform the building into their new retail space. 'The village really rallied around,' says Dave. 'People have been helping us paint the new place, gut the place out, it's been fantastic.' 'It's been amazing,' said Jo. 'People are genuinely thrilled that we're back. For many, this is their first stop when they arrive in Braemar.' Some of Braemar Chocolate Shop's handmade treats. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson Since reopening, the shop has gone from strength to strength. They've secured a new supply deal with Balmoral Castle, and are also providing chocolates to renowned venues like The Fife Arms, alongside growing demand for corporate orders. Cairngorms Caramel Company Known for their creative flavour combinations – which include Highland whisky, local honey, blue cheese, and sourdough – the chocolatiers are shipping their products worldwide, including to Belgium and Switzerland. 'It's a labour of love,' says Dave. 'We are turning out thousands of handmade chocolates a week, a range of bars and chocolate squirrel lollipops for younger customers.' Looking to the future, they are also launching a new venture: the Cairngorms Caramels Company, which will focus on longer shelf-life products suited to wider retail distribution. Dave Williams and Jo Sheridan at their new chocolate factory at Lion's Face Workshops at Invercauld Estate. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson 'We are in the middle of the Cairngorms, so it's part of our story,' says Dave who, swapped his career as an army chef to focus full-time on chocolate-making. 'I've always loved creating, and Jo's passionate about that as well.' Now firmly back on their feet, Dave and Jo have signed a five-year lease on both the shop at the Auld Bank House and their new production kitchen at Lion's Face Workshop, cementing their long-term commitment to Braemar and the surrounding area. 'We're in it for the long term and hopefully with the Cairngorms Caramel Company that will go on forever.'
New York Times
30-04-2025
- Science
- New York Times
Investigating Shrimp Fraud Is an Urgent Matter on the Gulf Coast
Imagine sitting down for a meal at a restaurant with a view of the ocean. You are on vacation, and the restaurant's décor includes fishnets, pictures of boats and taxidermied exemplars of the local catch. You order a plate of shrimp, reasonably expecting it to have come from nearby waters. Way too often it comes from thousands of miles away, Dave Williams told a small crowd at the Louisiana Shrimp Festival on a summer-hot day in New Orleans last fall. 'And that's despicable,' he said. Mr. Williams is a commercial fisheries scientist who was in New Orleans to shed light on what he considers an epidemic problem: restaurants and festivals misrepresenting imported shrimp as locally caught. In many cases, diners are paying for what they think is more expensive, high-quality wild Gulf shrimp, but is actually an inferior product produced by an aquaculture industry that has a history of labor abuse. A 2020 study by Louisiana State University found two thirds of imported shrimp samples purchased in Baton Rouge contained banned veterinary drugs. These farm-raised imports from Asia and South America have flooded the U.S. market, depressing prices. Fishing communities along the Gulf Coast have been decimated and livelihoods destroyed in part because the domestic shrimp industry is being pushed to the edge of extinction. Mr. Williams founded a company, SEAD Consulting, that developed a genetic test to rapidly identify seafood species. He is using the technology to expose restaurants and festivals misrepresenting their seafood offerings, especially shrimp. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
