Louisville man identified as combine driver killed in train crash near Firth
A combine driver who died Monday after he was struck by a train in Gage County was identified as a 65-year-old Louisville man. Benjamin Scholting was pronounced dead at the scene near 110th Street and East Apple Road, a few miles southeast of Firth, after his combine was struck by a loaded coal train there at around noon Monday, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. Scholting was struck by a BNSF train at an uncontrolled railroad crossing near the Gage-Lancaster County line. The tracks that cross Apple Road are marked only by stop signs and railroad crossing signs, but no red lights or railway gates. The State Patrol's investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Source:Daily Sun
October 11, 2023 00:09 UTC
Wheels: Bumpers evolve for style and safety
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Source:Daily Sun
October 10, 2023 21:18 UTC
$22,000 2by2 winning ticket sold in Beatrice
One lucky player who bought a 2by2 ticket for the Monday, Oct. 9 drawing is holding a ticket worth $22,000. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Monday's 2by2 draw matched all four winning numbers for the $22,000 top prize. Winning Nebraska Lottery Lotto tickets expire 180 days after the drawing. The odds of winning the $22,000 2by2 top prize are 1 in 105,625. All 93 counties in Nebraska have benefited from projects funded with these Nebraska Lottery proceeds.
Source:Daily Sun
October 10, 2023 20:13 UTC
Annual Flagstaff Festival of Science helps children explore hands-on learning
The Flagstaff Festival of Science, which takes place annually at the end of September, was themed “The Mammoth” this year after discoveries made by keynote speaker Beth Shapiro in the field of ancient DNA and the concept of de-extinction. Across town inside the East Flagstaff Community Library on a Wednesday morning, library specialist Shea McCall hosted the event Prehistoric Storytime. The events at the libraries, specifically during the Flagstaff Festival of Science, were done to showcase the public resources accessible to patrons of the area. In downtown Flagstaff, within the newly established Planet Science store, a workshop titled Animal Bones took place. The Flagstaff Festival of Science continues to be a great opportunity to get kids interested in science and learning.
Source:Daily Sun
October 10, 2023 19:33 UTC
Bangladesh set to launch train services on Padma Bridge
The 169-kilometre broadgauge rail tracks from Dhaka’s Kamalapur to Jashore via Padma Bridge were constructed with a budget of Tk 392.46 billion. The government hopes the new rail link will further develop both national and international rail connectivity. The rail line has been constructed by the China Railway Group Ltd.Once the trains start running via the Padma Bridge, the Munshiganj, Shariatpur, Madaripur, and Narail districts will be connected to the rail network across the country. Also, the Bhanga-Pachuria-Rajbari section will be connected directly to Dhaka via the bridge. The project includes 169 kilometres of rail lines, 53.976 kilometres of loop and siding, and three lines of nearly 4 kilometres from Kamalapur to Gendaria.
Source:bd News24
October 10, 2023 18:26 UTC
EarthTalk: Ways parents can be more environmentally responsible
Dear EarthTalk: How can I be a more environmentally responsible parent? One way to do the right thing by the planet is opting for reusable diapers. To make matters worse, the diaper’s plastic and absorbent polymers are not recyclable. Nowadays you can purchase reusable diapers at a local Walmart or Target, or online. Keep in mind, reusable diapers must be washed with water that is at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit to kill bacteria.
Source:Daily Sun
October 10, 2023 18:23 UTC
Ukraine says downed 27 Russian drones overnight
KYIV, Ukraine, Oct 10, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Ukraine's air force said on Tuesday that it had destroyed 27 of 36 Russian attack drones overnight in the south of the country. Twenty-seven "Shahed-136/131" drones launched by Russian forces from annexed Crimea were shot down in the southern Kherson, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions, the air force said on the messaging platform Telegram.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 10, 2023 17:20 UTC
Rights activists Adilur, Elan get bail in cybercrime case
The High Court has granted bail to Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan, secretary and director of the rights group Odhikar in a case filed under the ICT Act. The High Court will also hear the activists’ appeal against the verdict given against them, reports bdnews24.com. On September 14, Judge AM Zulfikar Hayat slapped two years in jail on both rights activists for distorting the information on the death toll of Hifazat-e-Islam leaders and activists at the Shapla Square in Motijheel. Hifazat gathered its activists and madrasa students at Shapla Square on May 5 of the same year. Adilur, a former deputy attorney general during the last BNP-Jamaat alliance government, was arrested on August 10 and was later released on bail.
Source:bd News24
October 10, 2023 17:19 UTC
IMF trims Bangladesh’s GDP growth forecast for FY24 to 6.0pc
Bangladesh may see its economic growth decelerate to 6.0 per cent in the current fiscal as per a revised IMF forecast prompted by few more macroeconomic adversities it finds. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cites volatile in macroeconomic situation over the last few months in downsizing the country's GDP growth for the fiscal year (FY) 2023-24, as inflation remains steep and reserves keep receding. Meanwhile, the World Bank in its World Development Outlook report also has lowered the country's growth forecast by 0.60-percentage points to 5.6 per cent from its earlier April projection at 6.2 per cent. All the three multilateral development financiers' assessments fall behind government target to achieve a 7.5-percent GDP growth in the current fiscal. On inflation, the global lender, IMF, gives a contrasting trend on global and local scales as it forecasts a lower global inflation but says Bangladeshi consumers to count high consumer prices.
Source:bd News24
October 10, 2023 16:47 UTC
Hasina takes train ride across Padma Bridge
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has launched the Dhaka-Bhanga train route along the Padma Bridge, marking the culmination of a long-held dream of establishing rail connectivity between the heartland and southwestern districts across the mighty river. Hasina inaugurated the new passenger train service at Munshiganj's Mawa rail station on Tuesday. "The inauguration of the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project marks the fulfilment of the dream of crossing the Padma River by train," she said. The premier emphasised the government's commitment to establishing an extensive rail network across the nation, revealing plans to expand train services to Barishal, Jhalakathi, and Patuakhali in the near future. She also highlighted the successful implementation of the self-financed Padma Bridge project despite numerous challenges and obstacles.
Source:bd News24
October 10, 2023 16:17 UTC
Week 5: Ex-Huskers in the NFL
Here's a look at how former Big Red players fared this week on the NFL gridiron:Ameer Abdullah, RB, Raiders: Played against the Packers on Monday Night Football. DiCaprio Bootle, CB, Panthers: Made one solo tackle in the loss to the Lions. Maliek Collins, DT, Texans: Recorded two tackles, both solo and one for a loss, in the loss to the Falcons. Cam Taylor-Britt, CB, Bengals: Had an 11-yard interception return for a touchdown and one solo tackle in a win over the Cardinals. Others of noteHarrison Phillips, (Millard West grad), DL, Vikings: Recorded seven tackles, one solo, in a loss to the Chiefs.
Source:Daily Sun
October 10, 2023 06:37 UTC
Nebraska women's basketball seeks NCAA tournament return with blended roster of old, new
No, she wants to help boost Nebraska back to the NCAA tournament — something NU had aspirations of last year. Last year, in her third-straight first-team All-Big Sky season, White averaged 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game. In 2022, she boasted a stat line of 18.3 points, 5.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game during Montana State’s NCAA tournament season. 91 overall recruit in the 2023 class after she averaged 20.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3.9 steals as a senior. “Everyone sees us as an underdog team,” Shelley said.
Source:Daily Sun
October 10, 2023 06:32 UTC
Cricket set for shot at Olympic glory
The International Cricket Council's proposal is for men's and women's Twenty20 competitions -- the shortest form of the international game. "We are delighted that LA28 have recommended cricket for inclusion in the Olympics," ICC chairman Greg Barclay said. Since then it has been in the Olympic wilderness, in part because cricket itself was quite happy to stand aside from the Games. The arguments that Olympic cricket would clash with the English season or that the game takes too long look increasingly outdated. The global calendar is now a mishmash of international cricket, domestic cricket and franchise cricket, with multiple formats jostling for attention.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
October 10, 2023 03:47 UTC