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Highlander Post Views: 230 UC Riverside ecologists are working alongside researchers from San Diego State University and the Climate Science Alliance’s Tribal Working Group in the California Strategic Growth Council’s Climate Change Research Program’s project, dedicated to aiding Southern California’s Native American tribal nations as they adapt to climate change. The overarching goal of this project is to help tribal nations develop better knowledge and actions that enhance ...

Highlander Courtesy of Cezary Piwowarczyk via Wikimedia Commons Donald Trump has managed to maintain his power over the Republicans, which he actively uses to fraction the party. To make matters worse, Republican lawmakers have made it their sole purpose to please the former president, and they continue to remain complicit through this internal power struggle. At this point, it seems like an endorsement from the former president is worth more than condemning him. The infamous “Trump Train...

Highlander Post Views: 302 On Monday, May 17, ASUCR released a statement affirming their support for Palestinian students, faculty and staff at UCR in addition to all those  affected by the violence taking place in Gaza as a result of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian unrest. The statement received over 300 comments from students, alumni and others showing appreciation for ASUCR taking a stand and acknowledging the conflict.  “Drafting this statement, ensuring our association shows...

Highlander Hansel Chu, SW With the 2021 NBA Playoffs officially underway, the road to the championship has been taken to a whole other level. This NBA season has arguably the most parity it has had in the last few seasons. With multiple teams having a legitimate chance of winning it all, the Philadelphia 76ers will emerge victorious and become the 2021 NBA Champions. Courtesy of Mark Runyon | BasketballSchedule.net via Flickr First of all, the 76ers have one of the most star-studded offense...

Highlander Courtesy of US House of Photography via Wikimedia Commons The past few years have reshaped the political arena for decades to come. Not only is this a result of just the pandemic, but also of the Trump administration and the divide that has been created in the country. However, no divide seems to be starker than the one brewing in the Republican Party as members clash over opinions regarding the former president. Headlines were made when prominent Republicans ousted Liz Cheney fr...

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Post Views: 163 Product tanker MT SEALINK UTSHAB, anchored off Mongla port, Bangladesh, suffered fire in engine room in the afternoon May 23. 4 crew were injured, including 2 motormen, one of whom died on the way to hospital, and another one is in critical condition, with some 70-80 percent body burns. The ship, loaded with about 1,900 tons of fuel, arrived from Chittagong. Local fire teams responded, fire was taken under control and extinguished, in a short time. Cargo remained intact. ...

Post Views: 579 UPDATE: CHONG BONG issued distress signal at around 2300 Tokyo time May 21, reporting massive water ingress, and evacuation. All 21 crew went into lifeboat, and understood, were later rescued by North Korean tanker YUJONG 2. As of 0720 UTC May 22, tanker was sailing away from CHONG BONG, while distressed ship’s AIS was missing for some 3 hours since last position. It was mentioned that the ship has probably sank, but it’s not confirmed yet. North Korean general cargo ...

Post Views: 353 Fishing vessel ATALNTIC PRINCESS was attacked and boarded by pirates at 1830 UTC May 19 in Gulf of Guinea, 70 nm SE of Accra, Ghana. 5 crew were kidnapped. According to Dryad, among kidnapped fishermen 3 Chinese, 1 Korean and 1 Russian nationalities. As of 0730 UTC May 20, the ship was under way, heading for Accra. Fishing vessel ATLANTIC PRINCESS, IMO 8124412, GT 768, built 1982, flag Ghana.

University of Nebraska at Kearney COVID-19 response status moves to Phase 3 Post Views: 545 Effective today (May 18), UNK’s pandemic response status moves to Phase 3. Phase 3 Protocols of Note: The campuswide mask mandate is lifted. Students, employees and visitors are no longer required to wear masks on campus. During Phase 3, masks may be required in specific situations as indicated by instructors, office managers and unit directors. Widespread vaccinations have proven to significa...