Highlights of this day in history: Britain’s Princess Diana killed in a Paris car crash; Poland’s Solidarity labor movement born; Jack the Ripper’s first victim found dead in London; Violinist Itzhak Perlman and singer Van Morrison born. (Aug. 31)
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‘Comic Con of beer collectors’ marks 49th meeting
It’s “CANvention” time for hundreds of beer aficionados. Collectors from around the world began buying, trading and selling containers of brews Thursday at the 49th annual gathering of members of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America. (Aug. 29)
Female lineworkers rare in male-dominated field
Out of the 2,500 electrical lineworkers Duke Energy employs, just fiveare women and nationwide, they’re not alone. But some females are proving they have what it takes to scale power poles like a pro.(Aug. 29)
Fallout from Tennessee coal ash spill continues
A massive coal ash spill outside a Tennessee power plant in 2008 has had long reaching consequences, workers who cleaned up the ash spill say they are suffering from illnesses that include cancer. (Aug. 28)
Fallout from Tennessee coal ash spill continues
A massive coal ash spill outside a Tennessee power plant in 2008 has had long reaching consequences, workers who cleaned up the ash spill say they are suffering from illnesses that include cancer. (Aug. 28)
No-deal Brexit could make travel with pets tougher
The EU’s pet passport program allows people to easily take their pets between the UK and the rest of Europe. That could change if there’s a no-deal Brexit. (Aug. 27)
Stars sparkle on VMA red carpet
From a red hot Lizzo in a fiery Moschino gown to Taylor Swift in a sparkling Versace blazer, stars went all out for a glitzy night on the VMA red carpet. (Aug 26)
AP Top Stories August 26 A
Here’s the latest for Monday August 26th: Trump says China called to make trade deal; Hong Kong police say protesters arrested; NYC jewelry store robbed; Dave Chappelle hosts benefit concert for Dayton survivors, victims’ families.
Chocolate skews marijuana potency tests
Pot brownies may be stronger than you think. A new study finds chocolate appears to interfere with the ability to measure THC, the high-inducing chemical in marijuana. That means THC levels on some cannabis product labels may not be accurate. (Aug. 26)…
Today in History for August 25th
Highlights of this day in history: Paris liberated during World War II; A first swim across the English Channel; Actor Sean Connery, composer Leonard Bernstein, and musician Elvis Costello born; Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ released. (Aug. 25)