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The U.S. bird population is declining at an alarming rate, according to a report published Thursday by an alliance of science and conservation groups. Habitat loss and climate change are among the key contributing factors to the bird population losses, according to the 2025 U.S. State of the Birds report. More than 100 of the…
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A citizen of Zimbabwe, Tatenda Banga on Thursday pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to two federal felonies related to his illegal border crossing in the wilderness area between Canada and Western Washington.
According to acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller, Banga, 30, was observed twice in 2024 on surveillance cameras near Hozomeen, Washington in the North Cascades.He pleaded guilty to being an unlawful alien in possession of firearms and possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute.
His sentencing is scheduled in front of U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead on June 12.
According to the plea agreement, on January 3, 2024, the U.S. Border Patrol detection technology captured an image of an armed person entering the United States near the north end of Ross Lake near Hozomeen, Washington. The image shows a person, later identified as Banga, crossing over the border with a longarm shotgun. Later that day Banga is seen defacing another camera near the border.
Personnel from the Border Patrol and the National Park Service responded and searched for the person pictured in the surveillance, but the subject fled into the woods and was not located. Agents did find a loaded 12-gauge Winchester shotgun that appeared to match the gun in the surveillance image that the subject left behind during his flight from law enforcement. The gun was traced to a firearms dealer in Montreal, but no fingerprint records matching those on the gun were found at the time.
On December 27, 2024, the National Park Service alerted Border Patrol to suspected cross-border activity. A National Park Service canoe was discovered near Ross Dam with a machete and food wrappers inside the canoe. RCMP cameras provided an image of someone with a headlamp and backpack moving toward the U.S./Canada border.
While driving Highway 20 (the North Cascades Highway) near the south end of Ross Lake, Border Patrol agents noticed Banga walking on the side of the highway. Banga’s appearance matched the appearance of the individual from the RCMP surveillance images. Banga was contacted for an immigration inspection and had no documents to establish that he had legally crossed into the U.S. or that he was legally present in the U.S. When Banga was taken into custody he was found to have scales, gelatin capsules and about 1.4 pounds of MDMA in his possession.
It was then that Border Patrol Agents recognized Banga as being the same individual who was recorded defacing cameras in the area nearly a year prior. Border Patrol Agents reran the fingerprints found on the shotgun that was recovered on the U.S. side of the border back in January 2024, and the fingerprints on the gun matched to Banga. Information on Banga’s phone also linked him to the shotgun. Banga admits that he unlawfully entered the U.S. while armed with the shotgun.
Being an unlawful alien in possession of a firearm is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Judge Whitehead will determine the actual sentence after considering the sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Border Patrol Blaine Sector Anti-Smuggling Unit, National Park Service, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (ICE HSI). The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Dane A. Westermeyer and Special Assistant United States Attorney Katherine Collins.
SHIRLAND, Ill. (WIFR) – Shirland Middle School announced the release of a book written and illustrated by its math club: The Pi Day Pirates: A Math-Magical Adventure for Savvy Scallywags!The book follows the story of two young pirates: Rad and Dia. They find themselves on the Isle of Pie and have to solve math riddles to pursue their adventure.The book is available on Amazon for Kindles and will be available in paperback on Pi Day, March 14. The student authors say the book is intended for kids.“They won’t understand all the concepts, but as they continue through school, they will get that concept and understand it better,” said middle schooler Alia Johnson. “The book is really for everyone. Older grades will start to understand the math part more, but it’s generally for everybody to enjoy.”Hannah Pals is the Shirland Middle School math teacher who led the students in writing the book.She says they started brainstorming in September. The book was written and illustrated in January. From there, she says it was mostly reviewing parts of the book with the Amazon publisher.Pals says despite the challenges, writing a book with her children is an adventure other teachers can do to challenge their students.“Keep expectations high. Have students reach those high expectations and they’ll just keep surprising you. I’ve always had high expectations for my students, but I’ve been blown out of the water this year with what they’ve accomplished,” said Pals. “There are going to be setbacks on everything. There are going to be learning moments on just about everything, and just take that deep breath, then one step in front of the other. Keep on going. Keep on pursuing.”All proceeds from the book will be donated to St. Jude’s Research Hospital.Copyright 2025 WIFR. All rights reserved.
Schools embraced the occasion with enthusiasm, creativity, and a true passion for literature with pupils of all ages immersed in the magic of books.Here’s how different schools across the borough brought World Book Day to life.1
SPRINGFIELD – Children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading and SELCO Community Credit Union are partnering to support SMART Reading programs by hosting their second annual community book drive in honor of National Reading Month. The goal is to collect new and gently-used children’s books, which will be sorted, cleaned, and gifted to local children to ensure they have books to read over the summer. Donation boxes are available at all Eugene and Springfield SELCO branch locations from now until March 31, 2025.“Literacy is a critical building block for future success, and we’re excited to rally our community to support local children through this book drive,” said Olivia Sorensen, Community Development Supervisor at SELCO. “Every donated book has the potential to spark a child’s imagination and open doors to new opportunities. We’re thrilled to once again partner with SMART Reading to make that happen.” During last year’s book drive, community members donated over 1,400 books, which were distributed to kids in after school programs and at Food for Lane County’s summer lunch sites. This effort is part of SMART Reading’s work to expand book access for kids in Lane County through new programs following a merger with Portland-based nonprofit, the Children’s Book Bank. The organization also continues to operate 22 school-based programs in Lane County, where volunteers read weekly with students to build literacy skills, and students select two books a month to keep. “Access to books is so critical for kids as they’re developing their reading skills,” says SMART Reading Area Director, Elissa Kobrin. “Book drives like this one are a wonderful opportunity to pass on books your own children have outgrown and know that they will become a treasured part of another family’s bookshelf.”Research shows that having 25 books in the household produces on average an additional two years of total educational achievement. Already this school year, SMART Reading has given away more than 8,175 books to local children. Book drives like this one will allow the organization to expand its impact to additional students.More information about the book drives, including a list of of parameters for book donations, is available at https://smartreading.org/event/selcobookdrives/ About SMART Reading:SMART Reading is a statewide children’s literacy nonprofit that serves kids in Oregon’s highest-need schools and communities with two ingredients critical for literacy and learning success: shared reading time and access to books. We mobilize volunteers to read with PreK through third-grade children, building confidence, literacy skills and a love of reading. Since 1992, we have paired over 150,000 volunteers to read with 290,000 children, and have put over 4.5 million books in the homes of the children we serve. Visit www.SMARTReading.org or call 503-391-8423 to learn more.About SELCO Community Credit Union:Founded nearly 90 years ago by a group of fiscally minded teachers, Springfield-based SELCO Community Credit Union today serves more than 150,000 members as one of the largest and longest-standing Oregon-based credit unions. A not-for-profit, federally insured, member-driven financial cooperative with more than $2.7 billion in assets, SELCO provides its member-owners with exceptional rates and low fees on a full range of financial products and services, including banking, mortgages, personal and business loans, investments, and insurance. Membership is available to anyone who lives or works in one of the 27 Oregon or eight Washington counties SELCO serves. For more information or to become a member today, stop by one of SELCO’s 15 branches, visit selco.org, or call 800-445-4483.
The book “Flamer” was not taught in any class, but available in the Siuslaw High School library until it was banned on Wednesday night
FLORENCE, Ore. – In a 4-3 vote, the Siuslaw School District board banned young adult graphic novel “Flamer” from Siuslaw High School after a student filed a formal complaint over the contents of the book.During a board meeting on March 12, people had the chance for public comment, in which some spoke against the board considering removing the book.”By banning any book, we are essentially saying that certain ideas or stories aren’t worthy of discussion or consideration,” said Kelly Joslin, Future Success and AP Literature teacher at the high school. “This restricts the rights of individuals to read and form their own opinions. The First Amendment guarantees the right to free speech. And by banning books or censoring, we send a message that certain voices are not valid,” she said.When the complaint was filed, the school board assembled a committee to review the book. This committee was made up of community members including a pastor, a high school principal, a business owner, and others according to Ned Hickson, an author and retired journalist who was also asked to join the committee. “I applauded the student for going through the process because it’s great. We need to encourage kids to be involved and to voice their concerns,” Hickson said. But he acknowledged the situation was complex. The book is about a teenager in 1995 trying to navigate uncomfortable language thrown around by his peers and suicidal thoughts as he grapples with his sexual orientation. The book was not part of any class curriculum at the school, but it was available in the school library. Hickson said one of the main complaints was the language used by the young characters.”We felt that despite the fact that, yeah, there’s some uncomfortable language in it, I mean, there’s nothing that kids that age don’t already say,” he said. “There’s references to things that I’m sure could make people feel uncomfortable, but I’m sorry. That’s the way kids talk.”After review, the committee determined it should remain in the library collection.
After multiple public comments opposing the book ban, the Siuslaw School Board voted 4-3 to remove the book “Flamer” from Siuslaw High School library. Board members expressed the complexity of the issue of removing this book.
However, board chair Brian Lacouture said there was more to that in the book. Lacouture explained why he was part of the 4-3 vote to ban the book.”It was an incredibly difficult and nuanced and multi multifaceted decision to make,” he said. “The discussion. The gist of the discussion was to have a a greater desire to have a higher standard and due to the vulgarity and the profane language in the in the book and the sexual content.”Siuslaw Public Library District Director Meg Spencer cautioned against removing the book from the high school leading up to the vote, in a letter to school board officials. “I don’t think we want the government making choices for us about what we read, even when they’re well-intentioned,” she said. “I think that i think the vast majority of Americans believe in themselves and their own ability to make choices.”Hickson said one of the main focus of the book is the lead character contemplating suicide as they grapple with their sexual orientation. “He never comes out and says that they’re gay. It just questions whether he is or not. And ultimately, his faith, ironically, is what keeps him from making the decision to take his own life,” Hickson said. “We’ve had a lot of children take their lives within this school district and local school districts. And if this book could save one child, it’s worth it.””I don’t believe it belongs in the collection. I believe we need to have a higher standard for the language and the content that is in the book,” Lacouture said at the board meeting, after hearing several people voicing their support for the book.Board member John Barrett agreed with Lacouture at the meeting.”Being a father of five and I have one son who is gay and happily married for many years and [I’m] very proud of him and his husband,” Barrett said. “Incredible human beings. However, I think it’s a total degradation of us as a society that we think we need to have this kind of language in a book to get this message across.”After this discussion and public comment, the school board voted to remove the book from Siuslaw High School. Regardless, there is concern about the precedent this sets for books in the local school district. “I’m not saying that it’s a book that everyone should read, but there’s stuff on Netflix that I don’t watch because I don’t care for it,” Hickson said. “Doesn’t mean someone else has the right to tell me I can’t watch it.”He added, “I understand that you know some parents don’t want their kids reading this book, and that’s their right. And someone on my Facebook post said today that you know I’m sure that as the committee, you guys had an emotional reason for choosing the book, which wasn’t the case,” Hickson said. “But regardless, there’s a difference because we’re saying, “Let’s keep the book on the shelf,” which would allow people to make their own decision. What the board did was took that option away from a child.” Spencer also expressed concern about access to books in schools. “I feel sad that there’s one less choice available for members of this community, you know that there is one less resource available for kids who are trying to understand this complex world we live in,” she said. “I think that I truly believe everybody in a conversation like this comes to it from the same place, which is protecting our kids. And I think i think that is the thing I’m holding on to, that best intention. But I am sad.”Due to the complexity of the issue, Lacouture said he lost sleep when it came down to making the decision to be part of the 4-3 vote to ban the book. “I can only speak for myself. That came after many sleepless nights and also recognizing that decisions that we make can’t and won’t be approved by everybody,” he said. “And I guess that’s the the beauty of being elected officials when when elections come around. We can be replaced if we are not if we are not representing those who have elected us in the first place to the standard that they see fit.”Fellow board member Maureen Miltenburger — who voted to keep the book — was discouraged after the vote came in, despite the turnout of people who voiced their opposition of the ban.”We have worked well together as a board, and I think we’ll try to do that. We’re very congenial with each other. But I will have a hard time moving forward with people who are not advocating for all of our students, like our mission. Our mission statement says we are to advocate for all students,” she said.
Questions:1. The accidental discovery of X in 1964 — even though its existence had been predicted in 1948 — set off a series of important studies into the evolution and structure of the universe. For example, in 1987-1988, the examination of one of its features suggested the universe was almost flat, not curved. What is X?2. In the early 20th century, scientists were struggling to explain how far-flung areas on different continents shared ecological similarities. Name the German geologist who posited an explanation called continental drift, which matured in the next five decades into the theory of plate tectonics.3. While a variety of ancient philosophers imagined the earth could be orbiting a “fire” at the centre of the universe, Nicolaus Copernicus presented its first mathematical model. Likewise, who introduced the concept of elliptical orbits in this heliocentric model?4. In 1859, Charles Darwin introduced the theory of natural selection as the means by which species evolve. Name the American scientist who found that mutations in genes are the fundamental biological source of diversity.5. Before the discovery of oxygen and the process known as oxidation, scholars explained combustion by positing that combustible objects contained an element called __________ that became liberated when the objects caught fire. Fill in the blank.Visual:The work of Edward Lorenz, Ellen Fetter, and the woman above helped prove there are natural systems like the weather that evolve very differently if their initial conditions are tweaked only a little. Name her.Answers:1. Cosmic microwave background2. Alfred Wegener3. Johannes Kepler4. Theodosius Dobzhansky5. PhlogistonVisual: Margaret Hamilton Published – March 14, 2025 11:00 am IST
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The state is nearing completion of a visitors’ center in Trenton that is designed to help reduce seasonal traffic congestion on Mount Desert Island.
The $27 million Acadia Gateway Center is expected to be completed by the end of June, according to the Maine Department of Transportation. The building will be a place where people visiting MDI and Acadia National Park can stop, use the restroom and talk to staffers about recreational services and related businesses on the island, which draws millions of tourists each year.
The 10,000-plus square-foot building — with solar panels on its south-facing roof and a large soaring window that faces Route 3 — will resemble other visitor information centers that are run by the Maine Tourism Association, in that it will cater to travelers who may be unfamiliar with the area.
But it will differ from those other sites in one significant way. A major function of the facility is to serve as a transit center, where day visitors to the island can park their vehicles and instead ride Island Explorer buses to and from their destinations. Both tourists and commuters will be able to use the center as a transit hub.
“It will be a one-of-a-kind in Maine,” Jarod Farn-Guilette, regional planner for Maine DOT, said of the project. “It’s pretty unique in what it does for the region.”
The Maine Tourism Association will operate and manage Acadia Gateway Center, but other entities such as the National Park Service will have staff onsite to assist visitors.
Construction continues inside the new Acadia Gateway Center in Trenton on Tuesday. The 10,000-plus square foot building, which will function as a visitors’ center and transit hub for no-fare bus rides to and from Bar Harbor, is expected to be completed and open this summer. Credit: Bill Trotter / BDN
Since at least the early 2000s, the department has had its eyes on Trenton as a location for a transit hub that could help alleviate seasonal traffic congestion in Hancock County. Officials with Acadia National Park, which in the past decade has made improved traffic management one of its top priorities, has been an active partner in the project as it tries to cut down on increasing car congestion in the park, where visitation has soared in the wake of the global COVID pandemic.
Key to the objectives for the visitor’s center site is the seasonal Island Explorer bus system, which has operated no-fare, low- or no-emission buses on and around MDI since 1999. The bus system, largely funded with federal grants, was created as a way to reduce the number of passenger vehicles that converge on MDI each year from late June through mid-October.
Acadia Gateway Center will have parking for nearly 300 passenger cars and 19 recreational vehicles, according to Ed Karpinski, Maine DOT’s onsite resident engineer for the project. These new parking spaces will join 100 others at an abutting park-and-ride lot that opened on Gateway Center Drive in 2012, along with Island Explorer’s operations and maintenance building.
Island Explorer is planning frequent bus service between the visitors’ center and downtown Bar Harbor, according to a schedule posted on the bus service’s website.
Buses will depart daily from the center every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. to go to Bar Harbor. For commuters traveling to Bar Harbor in the morning for work, there will be two earlier departures from Trenton, at 7 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.
For visitors who want to travel back to Trenton from Bar Harbor, daily runs will extend into the evening. Buses will leave Bar Harbor every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. and, after that, will have departure times of 7:30, 8:00, 9:15 and 10:15 p.m.
Before 10 a.m., Island Explorer buses will leave Bar Harbor for Trenton each day at 8:30 and 9 a.m.
The Trenton building will have a dedicated bus lane by the front entrance, along with an electronic display sign with a schedule, to facilitate easy access to the buses from the center, according to Karpinksi. Near the parking lot will be a large arrowhead-shaped Acadia National Park sign that people can stand next to for photos during their visits, he said.
Inside will be restrooms, staffed information desks, vending machines and seating areas for people waiting for companions or buses, he said. Most of the building interior that is publicly accessible is a large room with a high vaulted ceiling that goes all the way up to the roof.
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Uganda is preparing for a landmark opportunity to showcase its vast investment potential at the upcoming Pearl of Africa Business Forum & Expo 2025, slated for April 23-24 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This prestigious event is organized by the Uganda High Commission in Malaysia and will serve as a significant component of Uganda’s Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) agenda. The primary goal is to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), enhance bilateral trade, and deepen Uganda’s business partnerships with key countries in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
During a media briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Kampala, key Ugandan diplomats and business leaders highlighted the critical importance of leveraging partnerships with Asian nations to drive economic growth. Amb. Charles Ssentongo, representing the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, opened the session by emphasizing the long-standing relationship between Uganda and Asian countries, particularly Malaysia. He underscored that these strategic partnerships are pivotal to Uganda’s goal of modernizing its economy and expanding its market access.
“The partnerships we have fostered with countries like Malaysia under frameworks such as the Commonwealth and South-South Cooperation hold tremendous promise,” Ambassador Ssentongo remarked. He stressed that Uganda’s peaceful business environment, combined with its attractive investment policies, creates a compelling case for foreign businesses to consider Uganda as a prime destination for investment. He urged stakeholders to capitalize on these opportunities to further bolster trade and investment flows.
The session was moderated by Margaret Kafeero, the Head of Public Diplomacy at MOFA, who called upon the media to shift its focus from politics to highlighting the tangible economic strides being made. “While we cannot ignore the political landscape, there is a larger story the story of Uganda’s economic transformation,” she stated. Kafeero emphasized the need for Ugandan journalists to engage more deeply with diplomatic missions abroad, encouraging them to uncover the work being done to promote Uganda as an investment hub on the global stage.
In addition to the diplomatic push, Honorary Consul of Malaysia to Uganda, Al Haji Habib Kagimu, made a pointed remark about the crucial role foreign trade plays in a nation’s economic survival. Drawing comparisons with Singapore and Malaysia, Kagimu highlighted how these countries, with smaller populations, boast impressive GDPs—$501 billion for Singapore and nearly $400 billion for Malaysia. He suggested that Uganda, with its goal of a $500 billion economy within 15 years, must prioritize trade and investment over political discourse to achieve this target. “The focus must be on industrialization, trade, and making money, rather than solely on politics,” Kagimu emphasized, urging the media to publicize opportunities for Ugandan businesses abroad.
H.E. Ambassador Oyella Betty Bigombe, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, underscored the significance of the Pearl of Africa Business Forum & Expo 2025 as a pivotal platform not only for business-to-business (B2B) engagements but also for government-to-government (G2G) discussions that can lead to concrete investment deals. “This forum is not just about exhibitions,” she noted. “It is a business matchmaking platform, where manufacturers, investors, and industrialists will have the chance to form alliances that drive meaningful investment.”
Ambassador Bigombe also spoke about Uganda’s strategic plans for expanding its presence in the ASEAN market. She pointed out that Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025 presents a prime opportunity for Uganda to gain deeper access to the region’s robust markets. This opportunity aligns well with Uganda’s 10-year growth strategy, which aims to increase its GDP from $49.5 billion to $500 billion by 2040, focusing on sectors such as agro-industrialization, tourism development, mineral exploration (including oil and gas), and science and technology innovation.
Ambassador Elly Kamahungye, Head of International Economic Cooperation at MOFA, echoed these sentiments, outlining Uganda’s aspirations in agriculture, oil and gas, ICT, and tourism as key areas for collaboration. Kamahungye emphasized the need for sustained engagement with Asian investors to capitalize on Uganda’s agricultural potential, particularly in coffee, tea, and palm oil production, as well as opportunities in oil exploration and ICT innovation.
The Honorary Consul of Thailand to Uganda, Ms. Barbara Mulwana, a prominent figure in Uganda’s private sector, also made an insightful contribution to the discussion. When asked about the value of attending the upcoming expo, she emphasized that the event offers more than just an exhibition—it serves as an educational platform for business leaders to understand market dynamics and risks. “We attend such events not just for the exhibitions but to learn, make strategic decisions, and mitigate risks,” Mulwana stated, further highlighting the event’s significance in fostering strong, actionable business partnerships.
As discussions turned towards Uganda’s growing tech sector, Amb. Bigombe touched upon the issue of Ugandan migrants in Southeast Asia, particularly those facing difficulties in countries like Myanmar and Malaysia. She reassured the public that the Uganda High Commission is actively working on their safe return and urged Ugandans seeking employment abroad to use official channels to avoid falling victim to trafficking or exploitation. “We encourage Ugandans to verify job opportunities through official diplomatic missions to ensure they don’t fall prey to fraudulent schemes,” she cautioned.
Looking ahead to the Pearl of Africa Business Forum & Expo 2025, Uganda is positioning itself as a leading investment destination in Africa, with its focus on sustainable growth, industrialization, and modernization. The Uganda High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is calling upon both government ministries and private sector stakeholders to support the event, which is expected to attract high-profile investors, policymakers, and business leaders from across Asia.
As Malaysia prepares to assume the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, Uganda is set to take full advantage of this unique opportunity to deepen its economic ties with the region. The Pearl of Africa Business Forum & Expo 2025 stands as a pivotal moment for Uganda to showcase its immense potential and attract strategic investments that will drive its long-term economic growth. Through continued diplomatic efforts and strategic partnerships, Uganda is set to unlock new frontiers in trade, investment, and industrialization.
The Government of Uganda, through its High Commission in Malaysia, is fully committed to ensuring the success of this event, which is poised to leave an indelible mark on Uganda’s economic future.