Mexico’s army takes over yet another civilian role – filling potholes
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president acknowledged Tuesday that the armed forces have taken over yet another civilian role: fixing the nation’s highways. Filling potholes has now been added to a long list of projects ranging from planes, trains and policing that the armed forces now control…
Ecom Logistics takes Lead in Sustainable Logistics Innovation with Electric Fleet Launch in Canada
TORONTO, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ecom Logistics is taking bold steps and paving the way for a greener future to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 and spearheading innovation in eco-friendly supply chain solutions. Here’s what we know so far. 1. Supply chain industry contributes 30% to global carbon footprint 2. …
MLB takes over Padres broadcasts Wednesday after Bally misses payment
Major League Baseball will take over broadcasts of San Diego Padres games beginning Wednesday after Diamond Sports missed a rights fees payment to the regional sports network’s parent company and let the grace period expire. Diamond Sports, which owns 19 networks under the Bally Sports banner…
Sen. Pat Toomey takes jab at ‘pseudo-celebrities’ after comedian Jon Stewart blasted him for voting against a veterans healthcare bill
I’d rather be a pseudo celeb than pseudo Senator!” Jon Stewart wrote on Twitter as he criticized Sen. Pat Toomey for voting against the PACT Act…
Malaysia’s new PM takes office amid mounting health crisis
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia swore in a new prime minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, on Saturday as the Southeast Asian nation battles its worst COVID-19 surge and public anger grows over mismanagement of the pandemic. The appointment of Ismail Sabri, 61, restores the role to a party tainted by graft accusations, after he secured a parliamentary…
J&J Takes Full Responsibility for Covid-19 Vaccine Output Issue
Johnson & Johnson is assuming full responsibility on the manufacturing of a drug substance for its Covid-19 vaccine at Emergent BioSolutions Inc.’s Bayview facility, the company said in a statement.
Navigator: What It Takes to Protect Asian-American Communities
Welcome to today’s edition of Navigator, CityLab’s biweekly Saturday newsletter.