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For Mississippi homeowners, a sudden cloud of winged insects can be more than a seasonal annoyance. It can be the first visible sign of a termite colony that has been developing quietly for years. Mississippi State University Extension Service says eastern subterranean termites normally swarm during spring, but along the Gulf Coast their activity can begin as early as late January or February and continue into May or even early June in northern Mississippi. In 2026, the university also reported heavy termite swarms in southern Mississippi, particularly involving invasive Formosan subterranean termites. The timing itself was not considered unusually early;…

A pipe band from Canada has been crowned World Pipe Band champions – the first time in 16 years that a band outside the UK has taken the honour.The Simon Fraser University pipe band won the coveted title following the two-day event at Glasgow Green. The Field Marshal Montgomery pipe band from Lisburn, Northern Ireland, was runner-up, with the Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia band, coming third.A total of 211 bands from 14 countries, including youth bands, took part in the “truly thrilling and fiercely contested competition”. Source link

A murder inquiry has begun after the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath in West Yorkshire. The 55-year-old was injured in an altercation on a disused railway line off Blacker Lane in Calder Grove, Wakefield, at about 13:30 BST on Saturday. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died just after 19:00 BST. West Yorkshire Police have appealed for two people who stopped to help the injured man, one who is called Sophie, to come forward.A force spokesperson said a 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and of…

Mansa Musa pleased when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Aug. 16) morning.Inner sand:800m: Lightning Spear (Shahrukh) 54, 600/38. Moved freely. Ministry Of Time (A. Gaikwad) 53, 600/39. Worked freely. Winter Sun (Gore), Armenian (S.J. Sunil) 54, 600/40. Former ended three lengths in front. Whisper (S.J. Sunil) 51, 600/38. Moved well. Shirsa (S.G. Prasad) 56, 600/41. Easy. Remy Red (Aditya), Rogue (Zeeshan) 52, 600/39. They finished level. Styx (T.S. Jodha), Ricochet (P. Vinod) 52, 600/39. Former finished six lengths ahead. Chicago Chimes (Bhawani) 57, 600/43. Easy. Sukoon (Kaviraj), Rock Armour (N.B. Kuldeep) 51, 600/37. They were pushed and former…

Energy Tomorrow: Believe in the possibility againHoroscope Tomorrow (Freepik)A hopeful shift may lift your spirits the day. Something you’ve been working towards could begin to feel achievable, even if the final result isn’t here yet. Allow yourself to dream bigger and reconnect with a goal that once inspired you.Energy Tomorrow: Think beyond the immediateThe day encourages you to look at the bigger picture. A career plan, travel opportunity, business idea, or long-term goal may require you to think beyond your current circumstances. Don’t underestimate what can happen when you prepare for expansion.Energy Tomorrow: Take the leadYou may need to step…

Not every day calls for an indulgent, restaurant-style meal. Sometimes, all you want is the comforting taste of homemade food – a steaming bowl of chicken curry with tender pieces of meat and potatoes, served alongside fluffy steamed rice. If you prefer your curry with a mildly spiced, flavourful gravy that complements the rice, this could be just the recipe you need.Also Read | Craving a steaming bowl of noodles? Try chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s recipe for Chinese chopsuey with extra proteinCelebrity chef and Khana Khazana host Sanjeev Kapoor has shared his recipe for railway chicken curry, a comforting dish that…

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Sunday demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for the alleged assault that led to the death of Janab Mafik, the father of CJP volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez, in West Bengal.Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke speaks to the media, in New Delhi on Wednesday. CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das also present. (ANI Video Grab)The 25-year-old Hafeez was allegedly attacked after inspecting a government school as part of the CJP’s “School Thik Karo” campaign.Also Read | CJP claims Instagram account restored after being taken down, Abhijeet Dipke calls out ‘bloody cowards’What happened?Mafik died…

Gold and silver prices could continue their upward rally next week, but the momentum will depend on geopolitical and economic cues. Analysts expect bullion to remain firm as markets weigh the latest developments in the Middle East alongside inflation, trade and other global cues.Markets will keep an eye on US housing and trade data, inflation figures from the UK, Eurozone and Japan, and China’s economic indicators for cues on industrial metals. The minutes of the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting will also be closely watched for signals on the US central bank’s monetary policy outlook.”The outlook for gold and silver remains…

Bangladesh produced a historic performance in Darwin, defeating Australia by nine wickets in the first Test to secure their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. The defeat brought Australia’s long run of consistency under scrutiny, but Steve Smith was quick to acknowledge Bangladesh’s superior performance while insisting that one poor Test does not change Australia’s status as the world’s top-ranked Test side.“Pretty simple: we were outplayed. I thought Bangladesh bowled really well the first morning, really disciplined. Our batters probably weren’t disciplined enough,” Smith said after the defeat, as quoted by The Daily Star.Smith admits Australia failed to build partnershipsAustralia…

New Delhi: Ten members of the Rajya Sabha have been elected to various statutory bodies including AIIMS institutes across the country, as the number of candidates equalled the vacancies.While Rajya Sabha MP Gulam Ali has been elected to be a member of the AIIMS, Awantipora; Ashok Kumar Mittal has been elected as a member of AIIMS, Bathinda; and Rajneesh Kumar Agrawal as a member of AIIMS, Bhopal.AGP MP from Assam Birendra Prasad Baishya was elected as a member of AIIMS, Guwahati; BJP MP from Jammu and Kashmir Sat Paul Sharma was elected as a member of AIIMS, Vijaypur; I S…