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Medford, MA — People in the world’s developed nations live in a post-industrial era, working mainly in service or knowledge industries. Manufacturers increasingly rely on sensors, robots, artificial intelligence and machine learning to replace human labor or make it more efficient. Farmers can...
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might have left behind.
As a folklorist, I’m aware of the origins of the long and...
Moonlight night over CCCAS Church Ofu, Manu’a. Praying that the Lord fills all your heart with peace. Holds you in his love and blesses you with his grace, on this Holy Week and always. [photo: Will Thompson via Manu'a Community Worldwide]
Lawrence, KANSAS — In the days leading up to Easter Sunday, Christians around the world will participate in retellings of the story of the last days of Jesus’ life, from his entry into Jerusalem to the Last Supper and to his trial, crucifixion and resurrection. They may walk the Stations of the...
Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga welcomed a U.S. congressional delegation headed by Sen. Lindsey Graham with a min-tour when they made a fuel stop in the territory late last week. “I was delighted to showcase our island to the CODEL, they were an exceptional group,” stated Lemanu. First stop was Fatu...
Houston, TEXAS — In late March 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster shot of COVID-19 vaccines for vulnerable populations in the U.S., a move that was soon after endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People ages 50 years and older and certain...
Le susuga le Faife’au Toeaina Matagaluega i Sasa’e a le Full Gospel Voice of Christ Rev. Umaga ia ia taua’aoina le tagavai a le Ekalesia na ufita’i ai le va’a o lana susuga le Faife’au Toeaina Enesi Perekina Enesi i lona faletua Seleima Enesi ma le fanau, “Ia maua le onosa’i ma fa’aauau pea le...
The fourth batch of tax refund checks is going out today — Monday, April 11. Treasury says this batch will cover refunds for 362 taxpayers who filed February 2 and 3. The total value of checks in Batch #4 is $1.4 million. Additional Child Tax Credits total $1,068,486 while local refunds total $345...
Providence, RHODE ISLAND — As President Joe Biden seeks to build a Cabinet that “looks like America,” one nomination stands out as especially significant: Deb Haaland’s appointment to lead the Department of the Interior (DOI), making her the first Indigenous American to serve as a Cabinet secretary...
Customs Agents checking people’s packages in the early hours Thursday morning when the U.S Post Office in Fagatogo reopened for service after it was closed to the public on Wednesday. The post office opening and the Lady Naomi arriving caused traffic backup all along the town area. [photo by AF]