Oregon closes more coastal shellfish harvesting due to ‘historic high levels’ of toxinsSALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities have expanded shellfish harvesting closures along the state’s entire coastline to include razor clams and bay clams, as already high levels of toxins that have contributed to a shellfish poisoning outbreak continue to rise. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said the new closures were due to “historic high levels” of a marine biotoxin known as paralytic shellfish poisoning. The shellfish poisoning outbreak has sickened at least 31 people, Jonathan Modie, spokesperson for the Oregon Health Authority, said in an email. People who eat shellfish contaminated with high levels of saxitoxins usually start feeling ill within 30 to 60 minutes, the agency said. Officials say the Oregon Department of Agriculture will continue testing for shellfish toxins at least twice a month as tides and weather permit.

Four Pakistani workers who suffered severe burns in a factory fire in Ajman are preparing to fly home after receiving life-saving treatment in Abu Dhabi. The men were transferred to the capital's Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in induced comas, with doctors fearing their chances of survival were low due to the extent of their injuries. Patient Imam Bux Solangi with Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City physiotherapist, Roselle San Gabriel and nurse Sreejith Mony. PRESS RELEASEAmbassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi visited Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi today to see the Pakistani patients who were injured in a factory fire in Ajman in February 2024. Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is regarded as a centre of excellent for patients with complex care needs, such as burns victims.

And new meaty chimichangas and birria tacos are on the menu this summer at Jajaja in New York City thanks to plant-based steak innovator Chunk Foods. Chunk FoodsAt all four locations, the restaurant is offering Birria Tacos filled with Chunk Steak, coco queso, cilantro, and onion as well as Chimichangas stuffed with Chunk Steak, Spanish rice, black beans, coco queso, pico de gallo, lettuce, and sour cream. In 2019, he began that journey by releasing Questlove’s Cheesesteak, made with Impossible’s plant-based meat, through Goldbelly. Stella ArtoisOn June 1, Questlove kicked off the “Let’s do Dinner: Summer Series”—a multi-city event organized by Stella Artois—with his meatless Philly Cheesesteak. Adam Sobel, the founder of the renowned vegan restaurant and food truck business, has launched a new venture: Galactic MegaStallion.

Hibret Bank and Mastercard partner to promote financial inclusion in Ethiopia image credit shutterstockHibret Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched the Prepaid Hibir Mastercard service. The card also has a reloadable feature allowing customers to top up funds at any Hibret Bank branch. Ato Melaku Kebede, CEO, Hibret Bank, said: “At Hibret Bank, strategic alliances and technology are not just part of our operations. Prepaid Hibir Mastercard launch backed by Premier Switch Solutions“We are delighted to power seamless and secure transactions for Hibret Bank, leveraging our robust payment switch infrastructure. With financial inclusion on the rise in Ethiopia, we are committed to providing an efficient and reliable service for both Mastercard and Hibret Bank.

Athletics-Spanish race walker Garcia-Caro celebrates too early and misses out on bronze(Reuters) – Spain’s Laura Garcia-Caro learned the hard way to wait until the finish line to celebrate after missing out on a medal when she was overtaken by Ukraine’s Lyudmila Olyanovska in the 20km race walk at the European Athletics Championships on Friday. Garcia-Caro, in third place going into the final straight in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, began to celebrate what she thought was a bronze medal as she approached the finish line. The first part of the race I suffered, but (I did) recover and in the last 10 metres I thought I had it but I didn’t,” Garcia-Caro told local media. Gold and silver went to Italians Antonella Palmisano and Valentina Trapletti in the 20km race, which had 35 athletes from 14 countries take part. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Christian Radnedge)

Armed robbery suspect shot, killed by Miami-Dade detective in Homestead Steve Magueri reports when police confronted the man in an apartment he was armed with a 'sharp object".

Russia jails French citizen detained on charges of collecting military dataMOSCOW: A court in Moscow on Friday ordered a French citizen accused of collecting information on military issues in Russia be held in jail pending investigation and trial. The authorities accused Vinatier of failing to register as a “foreign agent” while collecting information about Russia’s “military and military-technical activities,” which could be used to the detriment of the country’s security. They did not provide details of the accusations beyond alleging that Vinatier repeatedly traveled to Russia to collect this information. Under Russian law, it is a criminal offense punishable by up to five years in prison. Arrests on charges of spying and collecting sensitive data have become increasingly frequent in Russia since it sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022.

East Africa Metals (TSE:EAM) has released an update. East Africa Metals Inc., in partnership with Tibet Huayu Mining Co., Ltd., is moving forward with mine development projects in Ethiopia after securing extensions for their Mato Bula, Da Tambuk, and Terakimti projects. The company has engaged with local communities to gain support and is arranging compensation for those affected by the developments. Funding for the Adyabo Project, which promises strong economic potential, will be fully covered by Tibet Huayu, holding a 70% stake with East Africa Metals at 30%. For further insights into TSE:EAM stock, check out TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

ADDIS ABABA, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian Council of Ministers, the country's executive body, on Friday approved a record budget of close to 1 trillion Ethiopian birrs (about 17.42 billion U.S. dollars) for the upcoming 2024/2025 Ethiopian fiscal year, which will start on July 8. The draft budget marks a notable increase when compared to that of the current 2023/2024 Ethiopian fiscal year, which was 801.6 billion Ethiopian birrs. The Council of Ministers, in a press statement issued Friday, said the proposed annual budget will be used to finance regular expenses of the federal government, capital expenses, financial support to regional states, implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as reserve expenses. According to the council, the draft budget was crafted based on the performance of the current 2023/2024 Ethiopian fiscal year, the Ethiopian government's financial capacity, and anticipated revenues, as well as a thorough assessment of the needs of government institutions to effectively fulfill their tasks. The proposed budget, which was approved by the Council of Ministers with a unanimous vote, was referred to the Ethiopian parliament for ratification, which is expected to formally ratify the draft budget bill later this month.

Man kills woman, child at SW Miami-Dade bank, then fatally shot himself Peter D'Oench reports the woman and child were in the drive-thru lane at an ATM when the man pulled up beside their minivan and shot them.

After eight years, the owners of Taste of Ethiopia restaurant will retire and the business will close at the end of this month. Taste of Ethiopia (founded in 2016 at 102 S. Harrison St., Davenport) will permanently close at the end of this June. Taste of Ethiopia is at 102 S. Harrison St., Davenport. “We will be sticking around for a few months to help the new owners during the transition,” the post said. They are really good people and we hope you will support them as you have supported us since the day we opened.”For more information on Taste of Ethiopia (located next to the Freight House), click HERE.

Hostilities have intensified in recent days, with the use of heavy rockets and threats by Israel to launch a full-scale military assault amid the diplomatic deadlock. Mikati said that diplomatic efforts in the past had protected Lebanon from Israeli attempts to escalate the conflict. The statement issued by the four Western leaders emphasized the need to work on avoiding regional escalation, he added. Despite the statement, Israeli war Cabinet member Benny Gantz resumed his threats against Lebanon. He warned on Friday that an Israeli military operation in Lebanon was inevitable if diplomatic efforts failed.

The Karari Resistance Committee, one of hundreds of grassroots pro-democracy groups that coordinate aid across Sudan, said the RSF was behind Thursday’s deadly attack on Omdurman. In a statement, the paramilitaries said they had attacked three army camps in the region of Wad Al-Noura and clashed with them “outside” the inhabited area. Both Russell and Borrell called on those fighting to abide by international law and for an end to the war. On Thursday, the International Organization for Migration said the number of internally displaced persons could “exceed 10 million” in the coming days. Starvation is also a growing threat in Sudan, with about 18 million people suffering from hunger and 3.8 million children acutely malnourished, according to UN agencies.

Swimming-Australia to make show of strength at Olympic trialsBy Ian RansomMELBOURNE (Reuters) – The eyes of the swimming world will be fixed on the Brisbane Aquatic Centre from Monday as Australia’s roster of Olympic and world champions battle at national trials for tickets to the Paris Games. Zac Stubblety-Cook will also feature at the trials as he looks to book his Olympic title defence in the men’s 200 metres breaststroke. Timekeepers will be on world record watch when Olympic 100m and 200m backstroke champion McKeown launches in her pet events. McKeown reset her 100m backstroke world record last year and also swiped the 200m record from American Regan Smith. With the last day in Brisbane overlapping with the first of the U.S. Olympic trials in Indianapolis, Australia will hope to set a high bar before the swimming powers face off at Paris.

Sudan Civil War Refugees In Ethiopia Say They Are Under Renewed AttackRefugees from the Sudan civil war who fled into neighbouring Ethiopia say they have been forced to move on again and take shelter in a forest and on roadsides after repeated attacks by gunmen left their tents pock-marked with bullet holes. The Sudan civil war has created the world’s largest displacement crisis, with more than 8.9 million people fleeing their homes. Of the 2.1 million who left the country, more than 122,000 have gone to Ethiopia, according to the International Organization for Migration. ‘CATASTROPHE AFTER CATASTROPHE’Refugees who were now sheltering outside the camps told Reuters people faced regular violence. The U.N. says just $400,000 in funding for Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia has been delivered, out of an appeal for more than $175 million.