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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) – As bulldozers swept through her neighborhood in Abidjan, Ivory Coast's booming economic capital, Mrs. Touré scrambled to gather what she could. Her three children joined her, filling her plastic bags with her clothes and whatever else they could get their hands on, and her home was reduced to rubble as armed security forces looked on.Touré's house was one of hundreds destroyed in a wave of demolition in February that targeted undeveloped areas of Abidjan.The government cited public health concerns as impoverished areas built along lagoons in this port city of 6.3 million people on West…

Even if festival fashion has been toned down, this year's Guess is benefiting from a more casual vibe. All of the talent staying on-site wore Guess jeans throughout the Coachella weekend, which focused on classic denim, tanks, T-shirts, and Coachella-branded stadium jackets.Revolve's Gerona feels that festival style is becoming more versatile. “I think in the past there was a kind of festival fashion. The trend before was to crochet everything,” she says. “But after the pandemic, people started thinking, 'What do I want to wear?' , dressed the attending talent in a variety of styles, from Western to classic styles,…

Former Haas team boss Gunter Steiner is rumored to be set to return to F1, this time as his own team owner. Steiner parted ways with the U.S. national team over the winter after he could no longer agree with owner Gene Haas on the team's direction. Gunter Steiner involved in bid for F1 team ownership However, Steiner has not disappeared from public life since leaving Haas, with the Italian-American registered as a pundit for several broadcasters and even becoming an ambassador for the Miami Grand Prix. Steiner also worked directly on behalf of F1 at the Australian Grand Prix,…

News Photo by Mike Gonzalez District Health Department as Health Department Administrative Health Officer Dennis Bryan speaks about the organization's cybersecurity during the latest board meeting Tuesday at the Atlanta office, 12480 State St. Members of the 4th Board of Directors listen. ALPENA — District Health Department No. 4 plans to focus on cybersecurity programs for health workers by hiring information technology (IT) experts to its team. Dennis Bryan, the health department's administrative health director, spoke about the matter Tuesday at the latest board meeting in the Atlanta office, explaining that he wants to focus…

Photo by Jim Muchlinski Heather Rourke and Michelle Sulphur work inside the Graceful Marilyn Quilt Shop. MARSHALL — Heather Rokeh and Michelle Salfer learned what it's like to be considered the best in their business. The company's Graceful Marilyn Quilt Shoppe in Marshall won a regional award in a global contest sponsored by online quilting supply company byAnnie.com. This region includes all of Minnesota. Rokeh and Salfer decided to enter the contest to raise their store's profile and potentially win special sales opportunities. “Since our company sells byAnnie products, we thought the contest would be a…

Kajaria Ceramics is highly regarded as one of India's most famous tile brands and has Bollywood superstars Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar as its ambassadors. While the Rs 20,000-crore behemoth commands attention, the story of the man who built its foundation is less well-known. Ashok Kajaria, the visionary behind Kajaria Ceramics, embarked on an extraordinary journey.born in india, he ventured to the United States to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. However, he rebelled against his customs and abandoned his studies and returned to India to join his family's foundry trading business. During a sales expedition in the Gulf, Ashok…

-Messenger Photo: Bill Shea Firefighters direct hoses at a burning home at 324 Linden Street in Mooreland Tuesday evening. The fire killed seven pets and caused extensive damage to the home. There were no injuries. -Messenger Photo: Bill Shea Moorland and Callender firefighters were called to extinguish a house fire at 324 Linden Street. Tuesday evening at Moorland. -Messenger Photo: Bill Shea Firefighters were using hoses to extinguish the upper level of a home at 324 Linden St. in Moorland Tuesday night. -Messenger Photo: Bill Shea Firefighters direct hoses at a burning home at 324 Linden…

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' No. 2 baseball team rallied from a seven-point deficit to defeat Texas Tech 9-8 on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. Third baseman Jared Sprague-Lott scored the go-ahead run from third base in the ninth inning on a sacrifice fly from pinch hitter Nolan Souza. The Red Raiders committed two errors and gave a hit to a batter to start the inning. The University of Arkansas (31-5) extended its home winning streak to 24 games. The Razorbacks came back from their biggest deficit to win since a 13-10 win over Louisiana Tech in 2017, when the University of…

Fastenal Co (NASDAQ:FAST) has a strong presence in the market with solid net sales growth.Despite market challenges, FAST maintains strong gross margins reflecting effective cost management.Strategic investments in technology and expansion highlight FAST's commitment to innovation and customer service.Market trends present both opportunities and threats to FAST, as economic trends impact customer spending.On April 16, 2024, Fastenal, Inc. (NASDAQ:FAST) released its latest 10th quarter report, providing a glimpse into the company's financial health and strategic position. Fastenal, a leader in wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies, said its net sales increased slightly from $1,859.1 million in the first quarter…

Chen and Coles have co-owned Rocky, a Goldendoodle, since last fall. (Photo provided by Mei Chen) Learning how to cohabit is an important feature of college life. For some, that means living with a roommate with weird music tastes or a confusing laundry routine. For others, it means living with the fish. This week, record interviewed five students who live with animals on campus (two co-owners of dogs, two co-owners of cats, and one owner of fish) to learn more about the joy their furry and scaly friends bring them. I learned about In order to live on campus, each…