READER REPORT: Bees at Fauntleroy ferry dock (and what to do if you find a swarm somewhere)

(File photo of honey bee – photographed in 2024 by Steve Bender) Out of the WSB inbox, from Johnny: I was just at the Fauntleroy ferry dock near the tail end of the line [near tollbooth, lane 3] and there was a swarm of bees, dozens of them, flying all …

Reader's View: Stauber wrong to object to others’ town halls

I had to laugh when I saw that Congressman Pete Stauber objected to U.S. Rep. Angie Craig holding a town hall-style meeting in his district. The horror! An elected official, speaking directly to constituents in public, answering unscripted questions! How …

Reader's View: Reps must rep all, not just those who agree

Apparently, Rep. Pete Stauber is willing to meet with people, in person, but only if they already agree with him, like the Carlton County Republicans. A closed-door meeting at the Cloquet Public Library on April 21 even excluded a local news outlet. When …

Condura earns Gold in Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards

MANILA, Philippines — Concepcion Durables Inc. (Condura), a wholly owned subsidiary of Concepcion Industrial Corp., has been awarded Gold at the prestigious 27th Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards in the appliance category. This recognition highlights …

This is the only Kobo e-reader I'd recommend for reading and note-taking

Summary Kobo e-readers are a much more flexible option compared to Amazon's Kindles. The Kobo Libra Colour in particular is the best choice because of its unique hardware and software. That includes things like a color E Ink screen and built-in support …

Letters to the Editor: A reader recalls a memory that runs antithetical to James Gandolfini's most famous role

To the editor: Back when my now 30-year-old son was a teenager, he and I went to Magic Mountain for a day of roller coaster riding. As we prepared to get on a ride, the line was held and from the other side of the platform, a very shy-looking James …

Clarke Reader:Butterfly Pavilion celebrates insects’ legacies in Mexico

Invertebrates represent many of the most ecologically important species on the planet, as well as some of the most culturally relevant. They’ve inspired religious beliefs, landscapes, traditions and much more. Now the critical role invertebrates play in …

How often do you change your password? If you’re a TechRadar Pro reader, probably not often enough

World Password Day is here Most TechRadar Readers don't change their passwords until prompted Changing passwords often is a great protection against stolen credentials World Password Day is here, and in the age of technology, passwords are at the …

Reader picture: Paragliders soar over the Cuckmere Valley!

Reader picture: Dad keeping a watchful eye