Greece has been plagued by daily outbreaks of dozens of fires over the past week as gale-force winds and hot, dry summer conditions combined to whip up flames and hamper firefighting efforts. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
8/26: CBS Saturday Morning
The last of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants have surrendered in Georgia case; Portuguese chef uses pop-up meals to connect diners to their food’s origins Source
12-year-old killed on couch after gunshots fired into Florida home
The shooting occurred on Thursday night after shots were fired into a home in Lake City, Florida. Source
Drew Maggi spent 13 years in the minor leagues before his major league debut
Before time ran out on his Cinderella season, Brook Silva-Braga caught up with Drew Maggi, who spent 13 years in the minor leagues before making his debut playing major league baseball in Pittsburgh. Source
Meet the woman working to keep America’s tap dancing history alive
Tap dancing is a uniquely American art form, with more than three centuries of tradition behind it. Ayodele Casel, a dancer and choreographer who has worked on Broadway shows, has dedicated her life to honoring the dancers of years gone by and ensuring their achievements are not forgotten. Michelle Miller has more. Source
Portuguese chef uses pop-up meals to connect diners to their food’s origins
Joao Rodrigues, a Michelin-starred Portuguese chef, is halfway through a year-long project that uses pop-up meals to connect diners to their food’s origins. First, diners visit the local producers who supply food items, then enjoy a carefully curated dining experience at stunning locations. Ramy Inocencio has more. Source
At least 7 shot in Boston, police say
The shooting occurred on Saturday morning. Source
Farmers champion “right to repair” laws
In some cases, American farmers aren’t able to or allowed to repair the equipment they own. Right to repair laws are aiming to change that — and may have other implications. Barry Peterson has more. Source
Inside the Carlsbad Caverns
The Carlsbad Caverns are a sprawling underground site with over a hundred caves. A century ago this year, it was named a national monument. Seven years later, it became a national park. As the decades have gone on, more and more people have visited the site to see the underground wonders we know about – and explore the ones we don’t yet. Jeff Glor reports. Source
Ambitious effort works to search for the mythical Loch Ness Monster
People have been scanning the surface of a Scottish lake for centuries to see if they can spot the iconic Loch Ness Monster. Now, a more intensive effort is underway to see if there’s any truth to the legend. Ian Lee reports from Scotland. Source