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A century ago, only 6% of the Scottish Highlands were covered in trees. Among other things, the government ordered more native tree species planted. A U.K. paper reports that now 18% is forested land.

Gospel superstar Marvin Sapp is going secular — if only for a few songs. His new mini-album is called "If I Were an R&B Singer."

Early on, Chief Justice John Roberts refused to read a question from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. Paul's question may have identified the whistleblower whose complaint sparked the impeachment inquiry.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is married to former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, who was born in Taiwan. The PAC has been pushing messages that try to draw connections between McConnell's politics and his wife's heritage. His spokesman calls those messages "disgusting."

Consciousness creates our reality. (+) & (-) energy is omnipresent through the Universe. The understanding of these concepts is how Humanity evolves beyond our current state of collective sub-conscious egoic dysfunction. The result is a greater abundance of love, compassion, equality, optimism, health, rationality with a reduction of hatred, fear, anger, confusion, illness, pessimism and irrationality. This workshop will increase your conscious awareness, and in-turn create a ripple effect of further conscious awareness through our society. Join the discussion of evolution facilitated by Jason Kierce! Explore more about Jason Kierce, and his offerings here, or follow him @evolve4worldpeace on social media! How to find us: 1907 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 Park in the Pure Pizza's free parking lot on either side of the Barn. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to check-in. If you have never been to any of Habitual Roots' events, please consider registering yourself in the system to allow a quicker check in process. To check in please follow the link below. It will take you approx. 3 mins. This class is accessible to ALL , with the opportunity to donate to Habitual Roots Nonprofit. Habitual Roots is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to connecting communities by spreading the knowledge of emotional intelligence and mindfulness. Our goal is to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to know themselves well and improve their sense of inner peace. Person(s) with eventbrite ticket will be allowed in. After that any remaining spots will be first come, first serve for yoga to create space between person(s) to take precautions during this time. We will offer hand sanitizer. There will be NO hands on assists to keep you safe and feeling comfortable. Face masks required upon entry. Social distancing is practiced and respected.

"For our January Family First workshop, we will use household items to add a unique color pattern to everyday clothes. Similar to tie-dye, Kool-Aid will transform fabrics into a vibrant mixture of colors, each based on participants' preferences on color schemes. This art activity will turn your masks and socks into wearable art! The supplies needed for the successful execution of the workshop include: -Small plastic/styrofoam bowls -Plastic gloves -Colored rubber bands -2-4 white masks, t-shirts, socks, or any other white cloth -Kool-Aid packets (Green Apple, Lemonade, Tropical Punch, Grape, Black Cherry, Berry Blue) -White vinegar About the Teaching Artist: Marcia Jones received her Bachelors of Art in Fashion Design from Clark Atlanta University, completed studies at the Art Student League NY, and earned her Master of Fine Art in painting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Jones served as a W.E.B Dubois Faculty Fellow at Clark Atlanta University where she was a Lecturing Professor of Art. Jones was selected by Fulton County Arts to attend The Caversham Printmaking Fellowship in South Africa, serving as a Visiting Artist at the University of Kwazulu Natal. In 2006, she received an invitation to attend the Spelman College Taller Portobello Artist Colony in Taller Portobello, Panama. Jones was awarded by the Historical Auburn Ave. Creative Council a nine-month Artist Residency at the Studioplex Arts Complex Atlanta, GA, and conducted her Visual Emotion workshops at the SE Woman Herbalist Conference. In 2011, Jones was selected as The McColl Center for Visual Arts Harvey B. Gantt Winter Resident, in Charlotte, NC. where she has worked as an Adjunct Professor of Art at Central Piedmont Community College, The Art Institute, and Johnson C. Smith University Marcia is currently a Mighty Lion Art teacher at historical West Charlotte High School. This will be a virtual event Zoom Link for program: https://ganttcenter.zoom.us/j/99315623900 Passcode: 28202"

It’s more than just a 5k. It’s where it all started.

In our first year, we raised $7,000 during the ISF 5K for Kids Cancer. Here we are in our 15th year, it’s time to celebrate! Are you ready? We are planning our biggest 5K for Kids Cancer event yet. 5K, 10K, Fun Run, Brunch, Kids Zone, Raffle and more! We hope you will join us in making it a success for kids fighting rare cancers! Over the last 14 years, this event has raised $2.3 Million for pediatric cancer through our flagship event.

The ISF 5K for Kids Cancer Event presented by Hendrick Luxury Group is back and bigger than ever. We hope you will register and d🍩nut forget to add on and buy the brunch option with your registration! It will be a yummy time with a brunch experience partnered with Roots Catering and drinks provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and NoDa Brewing.

Let’s not stop there. Contact Karen, Director of Sponsorships & Partnerships, to discuss how your business can get involved. We have several sponsor levels available.

Race location: Ballantyne Corporate Park | Brixham Tent | 15801 Brixham Hill Ave.

The 1st anniversary of George Floyd's murder is Tuesday. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Rev. Robert R. A. Turner of Tulsa's Vernon AME Church about the message he has for his congregation today.

Former NBA guard J.R. Smith made his tournament debut as a 36-year-old freshman golfer for North Carolina A&T. Smith had been drawn to the Greensboro school because of his interest in attending a Historically Black College or University.

The Biden administration announced actions this week that could triple solar manufacturing by 2024. NPR's Cheryl W. Thompson speaks with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the plan.

The EU is now barring imports of Russian diesel and other products from Russian refineries used throughout Europe.

Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick faces a tough reelection fight and recently bucked Republican leaders to force a vote on an issue that's important in his district: rising health care costs.

Jeffrey R. Holland led the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a key governing body. He was next in line to become the church's president.

The retail giant said the threats were "impacting our team members' sense of safety and well-being" on the job. It's the latest company to face a backlash over support for LGBTQ+ people.

Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar of Florida is the daughter of Cuban exiles. NPR's Michel Martin asks her about President Trump's comments about the country.

R.E.M. played its first concert there in 1980 and still draws fans to its hometown. A visit to Athens can be like a pilgrimage of the band's music.

The legislation is not a blanket ban. Instead, it limits the sale of flavored nicotine vaping products, including menthol, "to licensed smoking bars where they may only be smoked on-site."

Lorraine Hansberry's play is about a Black family's struggle against racism in 1950s Chicago. At the Beijing People's Art Theatre, director Ying Da is working to bring that story to Chinese audiences.

Giraffnap is a vertical pod that helps people sleep standing upright — just like giraffes do. It's about the size of a phone booth and has shelves and padding to rest your arms, legs and head.

Singer Roberta Flack has died at age 88. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."