Trans Vanderbilt University employee claims she was called "it" and a "freak" at work
A couple in Nashville, Tennessee, say they were rejected by a wedding venue after the owner realized they were gay. Mike Gill and Coty Heaton had inquired about getting married at Barn in the Bend, an event venue in Madison, Tennessee, and received an email from owner Jackie Daniel, who told the couple "we appreciate your interest in our venue" and that she'd "be glad to set up a tour." In that first email, Gill noticed that the email signature read: "We offer same-sex marriage ceremonies only." But an hour later, Daniel sent Gill another email to check the gender of his future spouse.
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October 01, 2021 15:17 UTC
Framingham plans flu vaccine clinic for city residents Saturday at Keefe Tech
FRAMINGHAM — The Department of Public Health is hosting a flu vaccine clinic for city residents Saturday at Keefe Regional Technical High School, 750 Winter St. This event is weather-permitting. Health insurance is not required. Flu vaccine forms will be available on site. Face coverings are required.
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October 01, 2021 15:00 UTC
Electric-vehicle owners urged to charge overnight at home
click to enlarge Susan Montgomery / Shutterstock.comA car being charged at an electric vehicle charger in Ann Arbor. "Approximately in a year of owning your car, the average person, that electric vehicle has a smaller carbon footprint than a petroleum-fueled vehicle," Myrom explained. "This Saturday in Muskegon, the Farmers Market is hosting an electric car show. "And they've got a lot more capacity on them than they would in the middle of the day. "He cautioned an increase in energy demand from more people charging vehicles at home could overwhelm the grid and require utilities to make upgrades.
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October 01, 2021 14:48 UTC
Marlborough sophomore girls soccer standout Ava VanBuskirk has 19 of Panthers' 21 goals
MARLBOROUGH — Last fall, Marlborough striker Ava VanBuskirk got her first taste of high school soccer as a freshman. VanBuskirk finished her rookie campaign scoring seven goals in an abbreviated eight-game campaign. She has taken that role to heart, scoring a staggering 19 of her team's 21 total goals in the first seven games of the season, including scoring both Marlborough goals in Thursday night's win. Her breakout game came on Sept. 14 against Shepherd Hill in which she scored all seven goals in the Panthers' 7-2 victory. "She's good, she's quick and her speed definitely helps her get to the goals," Hudson girls soccer coach Spencer Fortwengeler said.
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October 01, 2021 14:48 UTC
Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey owes nearly $65,000 in delinquent taxes, according to liens on home
CourtesyDetroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey. Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey, who is running for reelection, has been slapped with liens on her family’s home for nearly $65,000 in delinquent taxes.Winfrey and her husband Tyrone Winfrey owe $54,702 in federal taxes from 2015 to 2019, and $8,290 in income taxes, according to the liens, first reported by The Detroit Free Press . They also owe $1,440 in Detroit income taxes.It’s unclear why Winfrey, whose tax-funded salary is $89,546, wasn’t paying her taxes. The city also garnisheed her wages in 2012. The problems prompted Wayne County canvassers to call for state intervention in 2020.McCampbell also pointed out in August that some signs at Detroit polling locations during the primary election had the wrong hours of operation printed on them.
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October 01, 2021 14:45 UTC
Detroit's iconic cockroach car is up for auction for charity
This is the "CarCroach" — a-looking whip shaped like a cockroach, made out of recycled junk, with its own "freak" flag flying proudly. "This is an example of Detroit-built history as salient as any vehicle shown in The Henry Ford Museum," the listing reads. In a statement including in the listing, Doyle says he's taken the CarCroach across the country. Beyond Burning Man, stops include Art Basel in Miami and New York Fashion Week. Subscribe to our newsletters, and follow us on Google News, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Reddit.
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October 01, 2021 13:52 UTC
U.S. top diplomat Blinken heads to France after submarine row
By Simon LewisWASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Paris next week after ties between the United States and France were strained when Australia scrapped a French submarine contract in favor of a pact with Washington and London last month. Blinken will be joined by U.S. climate envoy John Kerry, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and other U.S. officials in Paris, Price said. Blinken will then head to Mexico for security talks next Friday. The United States, Australia and Britain on Sept. 15 announced a new security partnership for the Indo-Pacific region that would help Australia acquire U.S. nuclear-powered submarines and see it scrap its $40 billion deal to buy French-designed submarines. “The French have been very clear that they feel that trust has been disturbed,” Donfried said on a briefing call with reporters.
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October 01, 2021 13:52 UTC
Bitcoin climbs to highest in nearly two weeks
“The digital asset market is benefiting both from the seasonality effect as well as generally positive market fundamentals,” said Ulrik K.Lykke, founder of crypto assets hedge fund ARK36. The largest cryptocurrency was last up nearly 9% at $47,742, hitting a high of just under $48,000. If gains are maintained, bitcoin would be on pace to post its largest daily percentage gain since mid-June. Smaller coins ether and XRP, which tend to move in tandem with bitcoin, were up nearly 10% at $3,294% and 8.2% at $1.0299, respectively. (Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss in New York and Tom Wilson in London; Editing by Saikat Chatterjee and Chizu Nomiyama)
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October 01, 2021 13:09 UTC
British gas pumps still dry, growing concerns pigs will be culled
LONDON (Reuters) -Many British gas stations were still dry on Friday after a chaotic week that saw panic-buying, fights at the pumps and drivers hoarding fuel in water bottles after an acute shortage of truck drivers strained supply chains to breaking point. Ministers in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government have insisted for days that the crisis is abating or even over, but retailers said more than 2,000 gas stations were dry and Reuters reporters across London and southern England said dozens of pumps were still closed. Queues of often irate drivers snaked toward those gas stations that were still open in London. Ministers say the world is facing a global shortage of truck drivers and that they are working to ease the crisis. In addition to the chaos around gas stations, farmers are warning that a shortage of butchers and abattoir workers could force a cull of tens of thousands of pigs.
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October 01, 2021 12:33 UTC
Kochi Metro Commuters will get a 50% discount on 02nd Oct 2021
The frequency of trains too will be increased from 02nd October 2021, said KMRL officialsKOCHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Kochi metro commuters will get a 50% discount on train fare on 02nd October 2021, on the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The frequency of trains too will be increased from 02nd October 2021. In addition, metro trains can subsequently be recognized by their ‘names’. Kochi metro has taken the step-in line with the pattern set by trains of Indian Railways. “The names synchronize with the culture of our country and will assist commuters in quick and easy identification of the trains,” said KMRL officials.
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October 01, 2021 11:05 UTC
Top 3 high school football games to watch during Week 4 of fall 2021 season
As Week 4 of the high school football season is set to kick off Friday night, it's hard to believe that we are already halfway through the regular season . There are teams that have already clinched eligibility for the first state-wide football playoff tournament (Hudson, Marlborough, Ashland, Dover-Sherborn, Franklin and Milford). More:Week 4: Daily News' weekend high school football scheduleWithout further ado, here are the top three high school football games to watch in the MetroWest and greater Milford area. Despite heading into Friday with an 0-3 record, it's a big week for Assabet football. After not having a season last year due to COVID-19 concerns, the Aztecs host winless Abby Kelley Foster in Assabet's first home football game since 2019.
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October 01, 2021 10:52 UTC
5 fun fall activities to do around MetroWest and Milford for the whole family
Although the Oktoberfest in Germany has been canceled again this year, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate fall right here, whether you're a beer drinker of not. Take to the trees in a spooky-themed aerial park, enjoy a drive-thru movie with live shadow cast for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" or stop by a street festival. Here are some fun fall activities for the whole family:Jack’s Abby Annual OctoberfestWhen: Oct 1-3, noon to 8 p.m.Where: Jack’s Abby Beer Hall & Kitchen at 100 Clinton St., FraminghamWebsite: https://jacksabby.com/2021-octoberfest/Highlights: With three days of celebrating fall and beer, kick off October right at Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers. There’s a stein hoisting competition, live music and flower crowns, as well as other activities through Sunday. The Hallow Glow is a spin on their night climbing experience — candy and spooky music provided and costumes encouraged.
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October 01, 2021 09:56 UTC
'Go beyond the science and look at all the real human dimensions' says Framingham professor
FRAMINGHAM — "Climate change" often conjures up dystopian images of smog-engulfed cities, rising oceans, crop failure and refugees fleeing extreme weather. Her experience as an FSU professor inspired her to take this kind of approach when teaching about climate change. A key concept in climate science, the term refers to a vicious or weak cycle that either speeds up or slows down a warming trend. While reading or teaching feedback loops, Singh said she realized feedback loops also pop up in "our very human social lives as well." Two ways of thinking about climate changeSingh's main story for the Climate Imagination Fellowship explores two possible ways of thinking about the future of climate change.
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October 01, 2021 09:22 UTC
Gay soccer player's team responds to homophobic slur by trouncing opponents
UPDATE: The alleged victim has since recanted his story, saying the carving was consensual. Spain's prime minister has condemned an attack on a young gay man after a mob of people carved a homophobic slur into his buttocks. The attack took place on Sunday, Sept. 5, in the Spanish capital of Madrid. The 20-year-old victim said he was walking home around 5:15 p.m. when eight people "with their faces covered" cornered him in the entrance to his building, El País reports. During the attack, the group called the man "disgusting," "shiteater," and "maricón," the Spanish word for faggot.
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September 30, 2021 17:15 UTC