Former Bennington College head Mariko Silver to become Lincoln Center president in September
Read full article: Former Bennington College head Mariko Silver to become Lincoln Center president in SeptemberFormer Bennington College head Mariko Silver was hired Wednesday as president of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Judge mulls third contempt case against Arizona for failing to improve prison health care
Read full article: Judge mulls third contempt case against Arizona for failing to improve prison health careA federal judge presiding over a lawsuit challenging the quality of health care in Arizona’s prisons is considering whether to launch a third contempt-of-court proceeding against the state for failing to improve prisoner care.
Renowned Canadian-born Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver is confirmed killed in Hamas attack
Read full article: Renowned Canadian-born Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver is confirmed killed in Hamas attackVivian Silver, a Canadian-born Israeli activist who devoted her life to seeking peace with the Palestinians, was confirmed killed in Hamas’ Oct. 7 incursion into southern Israel.
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Local investors take a shine to silver as price surges
Read full article: Local investors take a shine to silver as price surges“Today, we have a lot of buyers looking for silver,” said Dewey Bolton, owner of Alamo Heights Coin Shop. As the price of silver surged, at one point to $30 an ounce, so did the phone calls from people wondering if he had silver to sell. “I’ve been buying silver for a while, so I decided to buy more before the prices go up even more,” Blair said. “Now, they tell me there is a two to three-week delay.”AdAs the price of silver rises, the prospect of selling gets more attractive. Bolton said for the past many weeks, more people have been bringing in old silverware or grandma’s old silver tea service.