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CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Several public libraries in Central Illinois are receiving some of the funding from a $2 million grant from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to help improve technology. State officials say most public library funding comes from property taxes, which can leave libraries in poor areas in a difficult position. These funds are intended to upgrade technology in public libraries in underserved areas, including purchasing digital equipment, enhancing software and hardware, expanding online collections and electronic resources, improving internet access, implementing self-checkout, and acquiring adaptive technology and ADA compliance for library websites for people with disabilities.…

Dallas, Texas – June 6: Team USA celebrates victory in the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup West … [+] The Indies & USA 2024 match between the United States and Pakistan at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Dallas, Texas on June 6, 2024. (Photo by Matt Roberts-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)ICC via Getty Images “What matters is winning,” JREwing said in that famous Dallas episode. That’s exactly what the U.S. cricket team did on a perfect, sunny morning in Texas, about an hour’s drive from Southfork Ranch. They defeated 2009 champions Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup at Grande…

Many couples who sleep together may experience sleepless nights for a variety of reasons, including their partner’s loud snoring, tossing and turning, or even body heat disrupting their sleep.While the trend being called “sleep divorce” may sound like it has a negative connotation, some say it may actually help couples bond even stronger.The idea has recently grown in popularity, with about a third of people surveyed saying they regularly sleep in separate rooms from their significant other, according to the Sleep Foundation. Couples who sleep in separate rooms may benefit from better quality sleep, fewer interruptions, and longer hours of…

Two former police officers who protected the U.S. Capitol from rioters during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot were heckled by Pennsylvania’s Republican lawmakers during a visit to the House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to several Democratic lawmakers who were in attendance.Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and former Sergeant Aquilino Gonnell were described as “heroes” by House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D-Calif.) on Wednesday for “bravely defending our democracy” against the rioters and insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.Chaos erupted in the House chamber as the two people injured by the mob on Jan. 6 were introduced,…

Kevin Rudd is Australia’s ambassador to the United States and a former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. speech The speech was delivered on Thursday at the Asia-Pacific Centre for Security Studies in Honolulu. It was delivered as a personal opinion by Mr Abe in his capacity as a China scholar, and not as an official representative of the Australian government.To avoid war across the Taiwan Strait, a central issue of our time is to understand how Chinese President Xi Jinping actually interprets the deterrence strategies of the United States, Taiwan, and U.S. allies and strategic partners.What strategies is China currently…

The United States pulled off a major upset on Thursday, beating cricketing powerhouse Pakistan in a Super Over at the T20 World Cup in Grand Prairie, Texas. The U.S. cricket team recorded a commanding seven-wicket victory over Canada in the opening match, but its victory over 2022 runners-up Pakistan in a country that barely understands the rules of the game will be considered historic. Aaron Jones, who scored 94 off 40 balls against Canada, once again starred for the co-hosts as he took the match into the Super Over with a crucial knock of 36 off 26 runs. Jones hit…

Following the sudden brake slam on congestion pricing, Gov. Kathy Hawkle made a last-minute appeal to state lawmakers on Thursday that was unsuccessful. What you need to know Gov. Kathy Hawkle has asked state lawmakers to approve a new tax on New York City businesses that would fill a $1 billion hole the MTA currently must fill. Albany lawmakers rejected a last-minute proposal by Hoffle to replace congestion pricing with a tax, which he argued would raise $1 billion needed for long-planned upgrades to the transportation system. But now lawmakers and Hawkle must decide how to fund the MTA’s planned…

The US government debt is over $34 trillion. Did you know that the government is $34 trillion in debt? That’s $34 trillion. Trillion!Whenever I write about economic policy, I get a lot of emails and comments asking why I don’t say more about the national debt, so I thought it might be useful to talk about how I view the issue of public debt and why it hasn’t figured prominently among my concerns.Specifically, I would like to make three points. First, $34 trillion is a very large number, but when considered in historical and international context, it is not as…

Alibaba.com is a platform operated by the Chinese e-commerce company of the same name that focuses on international business customers.Sopa Images | LightRocket | Getty ImagesThe platform is part of Alibaba’s fast-growing international business, which also sells directly to consumers overseas through sites such as AliExpress.Chinese consumers have long enjoyed access to delivery tracking and favorable return policies, but small and medium-sized businesses buying from cross-border e-commerce platforms have missed out due to the increasing complexities of international trade.Alibaba.com’s new service aims to give shoppers more precise delivery dates and free local returns, the company said in a press release.”We…

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) — The United States pulled off a major upset in the T20 World Cup on Thursday, beating cricket powerhouse Pakistan in a super over.The U.S. swept Canada in their Group A opener, but beating 2022 runners-up Pakistan in a country that barely understands the rules of the game counts as historic.Scotland then went on to top Group B with a five-wicket win over Namibia at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, with Namibia scoring 155 for 9, with Scotland reaching the winning tally with nine balls remaining.Aaron Jones, who scored 94 consecutive runs from 40 balls…