South Africa's new government brings Black and white together. It's also reviving racial tensions

South Africa is now faced with the likelihood of seeing more white people in senior government positions than ever since apartheid ended

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — A Taste of South Africa: Exploring the unique wines of the rainbow nation

South African wines are top of mind after our thrilling South Africa edition of the monthly pop-up dinners this past Friday. We were swept away by the exciting history and flavors of these remarkable wines and can't wait to share some of the standout bottles we discovered (available for a limited time in the shop). Let's dive into the captivating world of South African wines!

Court records reveal prosecutors allege Kohberger bought knife, sheath before Moscow homicides

Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with murder in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students, bought the same brand of knife that police suspect was used in the violent crime in November 2022, according to a new court filing.

Court filings offer new details in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case. Here's what to know

A flurry of court documents filed this week in the case of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in late 2022, offers new details about how the case against him is shaping up.

Cruelty for clicks: Cambodia is investigating YouTubers' abuse of monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO site

YouTube, Facebook and other sites remove the videos with graphic content, but scores of other clips of cute monkeys jumping and playing remain, generating thousands of views and subscribers

Kim Sae-ron's death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities

After the 24-year-old actor was found dead at her home Sunday, the headlines predictably swung to calling for changes to the way celebrities are treated in the public arena.

Standoff in South Africa ends with 87 miners dead and anger over police's 'smoke them out' tactics

South African authorities have been fiercely criticized for cutting off food and supplies to the miners in the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine last year. That tactic to “smoke them out,” as described by a prominent Cabinet minister, was condemned by one of South Africa's biggest trade unions.

South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead

For many who experienced apartheid, those years remain etched in their collective memory.

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads

The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries and a new form of the virus spreading.

Lessons from the elections held in 70 countries in 2024

In South Africa, high unemployment and inequality helped drive a dramatic loss of support for the African National Congress, which had governed for three decades since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule. The party once led by Nelson Mandela lost its political dominance in May’s election and was forced to go into coalition with opposition parties.

MY TURN: Full story of Kiwanis Park trail system

Here's the history and a suggestion for The Press.

Book debate continues

Supplemental curriculum, SRO concerns heard at Lakeland School Board meeting

The room was packed to overflowing at the Lakeland Joint School District meeting Wednesday night. After repeated headcounts to get the maximum occupancy in the district meeting room, some of the number in attendance opted to give up their seats for those planning to issue public comments. Everyone else was moved to an overflow room or pulled blankets out of their vehicles to sit nearby out on the grass. Almost as soon as the meeting began, an executive session was called and board members moved to a different room in the district office to hold their discussion.

OPINION: Let’s celebrate Juneteenth

Over and over again, we hear community leaders say, “North Idaho is not racist.”

THE VETERANS' PRESS: Am I eligible for VA disability compensation?

You may be eligible for VA disability benefits or compensation if you meet both of these requirements.

Veterans are focus of Town Hall tonight

Event in County Building from 6-8 p.m.

US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years

Under the revisions, questions about race and ethnicity that previously were asked separately on forms will be combined into a single question

The Exhausted Dad: My kids and the great pop culture trends

As a 40-year-old man who only barely knows how to navigate his Spotify account, I am not savvy with the cool new things in popular culture.

LIBRARIES: Blank’s resignation was a true loss

Community Library Network Trustee Katie Blank resigned — a true loss of leadership and institutional knowledge. She’s been a protector of the free exchange of ideas and information and a shining example of citizen participation. Ask why.

INFORMATION: Don’t trust ‘corrupt media’

Great synopsis on Communism April 17, Keith. Thank you!

Comedian K-von coming Jan. 11 to Merlin's Comedy Club

Merlin's Comedy Club will host its first big show of the year with comedian Kevan "K-von" Moezzi at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at the Kroc, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene.