NAACP pressure grows as chapters withhold funds over Chavis case
NAACP chapters in two states suspend contributions to the national office amid an inquiry into executive director Benjamin Chavis and the $332,000 out of court settlement with former aide Mary Stansel. Greg Evans urges resignations and a full audit to restore credibility and financial stability. Stansel alleges mismanagement and delayed compensation, while the board prepares an August meeting to address the dispute and budget concerns.
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Lawrence Official Readings and Weather Summary
Daily climate and lake data outline highs of 86 and 73 in Lawrence with overnight 72. Year-ago figures noted 82 and 56. Precipitation 0.05 inches. month 1.15, year-to-date 19.87. Lake Clinton at 80 degrees, level 876.73, normal 875.5. Perry Lake level 891.53, normal 891.5. Road and access numbers provided for current conditions and a moon phase update.
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Lawrence Five Day Outlook Forecast
Five day outlook for Lawrence shows tonight mostly clear with a low in the low 60s and light northeast winds. Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 78 and light east winds. Friday night turns partly cloudy with a low around 58 and variable winds 5 to 15 mph.
Poor S. African commuters face more than road hazards
In Johannesburg and across South Africa, millions of black workers rely on overcrowded minibus taxis each dawn with 40 cents and a prayer. The combis suffer dangerous conditions, with more than 60,000 accidents last year and about 900 deaths, highlighting a deadly transport system crisis.
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Taxi van culture fuels South Africa road toll crisis
In Soweto and beyond, minibus taxis carry up to 15 passengers at 1.5 rand each amid dangerous conditions. Drivers chase quotas in unregistered fleets with faulty brakes and poor maintenance. Safety officials blame unregulated competition, while ANC contemplates regulation and subsidies for compliant operators.
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Priests sell blessings for rubles in Moscow
The Moscow Times reports priests cash in on blessings amid church financial strain. Some priests bless cars, homes, and businesses for 30,000 to 50,000 rubles, while a church spokesman says fees for each blessing are not appropriate.
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White tiger trio born at Rio Grande Zoo
In Albuquerque, three white tiger kittens were born to Blanca and Blanca at the Rio Grande Zoo. The first male is bottle-fed as Blanca nurses the other two, while curators await sex IDs. The rare tigers, part of a Bengal lineage, total about 300 in captivity worldwide.
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