Slovakia Highlights
Noc prinesie búrky aj silnejší vietor. Teploty miestami klesnú pod 10 stupňov
Noc z piatka na sobotu bude prevažne polooblačná. Miestami sa objavia prehánky či búrky, na západe môže vietor v nárazoch dosiahnuť okolo 65 km/h.
Čo priniesol prieskum agentúry AKO, nové pravidlá na cestách, polícia zadržala ďalšieho podozrivého v kauze Dron (denný výber)
Pozrite si denný výber správ.
Takzvaní vlastenci ako Tomáš Taraba a Andrej Danko sa dokážu hrýzť a nenávidieť najviac (komentár Ľubomíra Jaška)
Dožijeme sa nakoniec aj toho, že na protiveň ortopédovi Petrovi Kotlárovi bude Danko obhajovať pandemické opatrenia Matovičovej vlády?
Reštart hlinikárne s premiérom Ficom aj partnerom Penty Haščákom. Aké platy ponúka Slovalco budúcim zamestnancom?
Slovalco hľadá pre obnovenie produkcie hliníka operátorov do výroby aj údržbárov.
Nový prieskum AKO ukazuje tvrdý pád Demokratov. PS si drží odstup od Smeru
Do parlamentu by sa opäť nedostala koaličná SNS, kvórum by po novom nepodliezli ani mimoparlamentní Demokrati.
Požiar reštaurácie v Jablonove nad Turňou zasiahol štyri osoby, škody presahujú 5000 eur
Hasiči bojovali s požiarom reštaurácie v Jablonove nad Turňou v okrese Rožňava. Horľavý materiál pri komíne spôsobil škody aj štyroch zranených ľudí.
Slovalco znovu spúšťa výrobu hliníka v Žiari nad Hronom. Investuje najmenej 100 miliónov eur a vytvorí stovky miest
Slovalco po viac ako troch rokoch opäť naštartovalo výrobu primárneho hliníka v Žiari nad Hronom. Investícia minimálne 100 miliónov eur má podporiť stovky ľudí.
Ivan Dudáš je novým predsedom Odborového zväzu školstva, delegáti schválili nové priority
Odborový zväz školstva vstupuje do novej éry pod vedením Ivana Dudáša. Zjazd priniesol aj nové priority od rastu platov po modernizáciu vzdelávacieho systému.
Premiér Fico kritizoval opozíciu a zastal sa Ruska. Na cenu osláv sa ministra Kaliňáka máme pýtať, keď spočítajú všetky faktúry
Minister obrany Robert Kaliňák avizuje sochu pre Goliana s Viestom. Velitelia povstania dodnes nemajú dôstojný pamätník.
Slovenský tím hasičov naďalej pomáha v Srbsku pri hasení požiarov
Slovenský vrtuľník pokračuje v náročnom hasení rozsiahlych požiarov v Srbsku. Posádka už vykonala desiatky zhodov vody a zostáva v plnej pohotovosti.
Ochranári žiadajú zmenu v riadení prietokov na Dunaji, ekosystém je podľa nich ohrozený
Ochranári z BROZ žiadajú zmeny v manipulácii s vodou v sústave Gabčíkovo Nagymaros. Chcú zastaviť drastické znižovanie prietoku do ramien Dunaja v suchu.
Premiér Fico očakáva raj po zrušení transakčnej dane, pri sporoch v SNS sa cíti ako školník
Premiér Robert Fico v relácii Sobotné dialógy opäť potvrdil zrušenie kritizovanej transakčnej dane, zastal sa ministra Tomáša Tarabu a odmietol špekulácie o odchode nemeckej automobilky. Vo svojich vyjadreniach nešetril kritikou na adresu opozície, médií či Európskej únie.
Sociálni demokrati prekročili červenú čiaru. Vláda robí presný opak odkazu SNP (komentár Petra Weissa)
Pozitívnejší vzťah k Slovenskému štátu a Jozefovi Tisovi majú najmä voliči SNS, Republiky a Smeru. Nie je jedno, ako Slovenské národné povstanie a jeho tradíciu vykladajú vládni politici.
Rozsiahly požiar pri Prievidzi ohrozoval lesný porast. Hasiči z Liešťan ho zlikvidovali v priebehu hodiny
Rozsiahly požiar trávnatého porastu pri Liešťanoch ohrozoval blízky lesný porast. Hasičom z Prievidze a dobrovoľníkom sa ho podarilo rýchlo zlikvidovať.
Film o Golianovi môže pomôcť, potrebujeme dôstojných hrdinov, hovorí riaditeľ Múzea SNP (rozhovor)
Bol už najvyšší čas, komentoval vznik filmu o veliteľovi SNP, historik Marian Uhrin.
Spojí sa Sulík s Kollárom? V nedeľu sa bude riešiť budúcnosť bývalého ministra aj ďalšie trieštenie opozície
Aby vám nič dôležité neuniklo, pripravili sme pre vás kompletný prehľad toho, kto, kedy a kde si počas tohto víkendu zmeria sily pred kamerami.
Global Good News
World’s Oldest Person Celebrates 117 Years of a ‘Nonconfrontational’ Approach to Life
The world’s oldest person as acknowledged by the Guinness World Records turned 117 last Friday Ethel Caterham was born in the United Kingdom on August 21st, 1909, when the great-great grandfather of the current king was sitting on the nation’s throne. She was the 7th of 8 children, and told ABC News in an emailed […] The post World’s Oldest Person Celebrates 117 Years of a ‘Nonconfrontational’ Approach to Life appeared first on Good News Network .
Frogs Produce a Protein That May Be an Antidote for Deadly Shellfish Toxin in Humans
He’s no poison-arrow frog, but that doesn’t mean the American bullfrog doesn’t understand poison—far from it, according to scientists. Hidden within the humble bullfrog’s genetics is the equipment to produce an antidote to a deadly shellfish toxin that afflicts thousands of people every year. It’s sometimes thought that a phenomenon of blooming marine microorganisms known […] The post Frogs Produce a Protein That May Be an Antidote for Deadly Shellfish Toxin in Humans appeared first on Good News Network .
Abu Dhabi Ice Cream Entrepreneur Uses Her National Crop to Make Healthier Soft Serve
An Arab entrepreneur has turned her country’s national crop into creative new ice cream recipes. It needed several years of experimentation, and she broke several ice cream machines before perfecting her soft-serve blends, but the result is a truly one-of-a-kind ice cream parlor. Amira Al Dosari is the founder and pioneer behind date-based soft serve […] The post Abu Dhabi Ice Cream Entrepreneur Uses Her National Crop to Make Healthier Soft Serve appeared first on Good News Network .
Renter Is Shocked When Landlord Gives Her a Home After 20 Years Being a Good Tenant There
Landlords get a bad rap, often unfairly, but now from Melbourne comes the story of one who gave a long-term tenant the home she was renting. The magnanimous gesture is typical, 9 News reports, of the late self-made millionaire, who fancied himself a philanthropist in the waning years of his life. It was 23 years […] The post Renter Is Shocked When Landlord Gives Her a Home After 20 Years Being a Good Tenant There appeared first on Good News...
Good News in History, August 28
118 years ago today, Roger Tory Peterson, the inventor of the modern field guide, was born. The American naturalist, ornithologist, artist, and educator published his groundbreaking Guide to the Birds in 1934, at age 25, and its first printing sold out in one week. The Peterson Field Guide series eventually included topics ranging from rocks […] The post Good News in History, August 28 appeared first on Good News Network .
5 US Cities Hire Robot Called ‘Dax’ to Help Survey and Repair Sidewalks–Kids Love Him
Citizens across the nation have reported strange figures on city sidewalks. They’re white, short, and inhuman. But this unidentified rolling object comes in peace. His name is Dax, and he’s here to help. This summer saw the curbside debut of the Daxbot in cities around the US, developed by an Oregon-based robotics firm for the […] The post 5 US Cities Hire Robot Called ‘Dax’ to Help Survey and Repair Sidewalks–Kids Love Him appeared first on Good News Network .
Man Saves Baby Otter with CPR: ‘A life’s a life, no matter what it is’
It takes a village to raise a child they say. Well a story comes to us now from Alert Bay in British Columbia, where it took a village to save one. It was a retired logger and fisherman named Gordon Mellish who first rescued three baby otters, having been told by a neighbor on the […] The post Man Saves Baby Otter with CPR: ‘A life’s a life, no matter what it is’ appeared first on Good News Network .
Pakistan Combines River Dolphin Sanctuaries Along the Indus River, Protecting 250 Miles of Habitat
Pakistan has created a wildlife sanctuary along 123 miles of the Indus River where it’s estimated 440 of these extraordinary freshwater cetaceans live. The endangered Indus River Dolphin has seen large declines in the amount of river it’s able to access as Pakistan’s economic growth drove river infrastructure projects like dams and irrigation canals. Some […] The post Pakistan Combines River Dolphin Sanctuaries Along the Indus River, Protecting 250 Miles of Habitat appeared first on Good News Network .
Deep Sleep Brain Waves Offer Protection Against Alzheimer’s, Shows New Research
Poor sleep quality has been linked to cognitive decline, neuro-degeneration and Alzheimer’s disease in seniors—but it may be possible to counteract certain risks. A new study shows that specific sleep brain waves provide protection against the harmful effects of a brain chemical associated with wakefulness, sleep transition, and narcolepsy. Concordia University-led researchers examined levels of […] The post Deep Sleep Brain Waves Offer Protection Against Alzheimer’s, Shows New Research appeared first on Good News Network .
Dogs Provide Security and Comfort at Busy Train Station in ‘British First’
London’s Waterloo station has become the first major train hub in Britain to employ dogs on regular patrols. Canine caretakers Riley, Buster and Flo are providing “additional reassurance” to passengers as part of a three-month trial. The pups, two cocker spaniels and a Labrador, were deployed by South Western Railway (SWR) and NR Wessex, partnering […] The post Dogs Provide Security and Comfort at Busy Train Station in ‘British First’ appeared first on Good News Network .
Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, whose latest book is Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly column appearing in over a hundred publications. He is also the author of Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia: […] The post Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny appeared first on Good News Network .
Good News in History, August 29
On this day, 79 years ago, Dr. Bhimrao R. Ambedkar was appointed to chair the Indian constitutional drafting committee. This national hero is responsible for the constitution being one that is largely considered one of the most robust and progressive in all world law, as it guaranteed equal treatment under the law for all members […] The post Good News in History, August 29 appeared first on Good News Network .