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This Day in History on September 16: The Mayflower Sets Sail

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September 16 has been a day of significant global events throughout history. 1978: Camp David Accords One of the most impactful events that occurred on September 16 was the signing of the Camp David Accords in 1978. This historic peace agreement between Egypt and Israel was brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the Camp David retreat. Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin came together to negotiate a framework for peace in the Middle East. The accords led to the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty in 1979, making Egypt the first Arab country to officially recognize Israel. This monumental event not only altered the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East but also earned Sadat and Begin the Nobel Peace Prize. 1620: The Mayflower Sets Sail On September 16, 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England, carrying 102 passengers, including the Pilgrims, who were seeking religious freedom in the New World. After a grueling 66-day journey, they

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Rent is eating up a greater share of tenants’ income in almost every state

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There were 21 states where a majority of tenant households spent 30% or more of their incomes on rent and utilities last year, compared with just seven states in 2019. Nationwide, about 22 million renters are shouldering that percentage. Anyone paying more than 30% is considered “cost burdened,” according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]
Tim Henderson

Illinois Route 3 Crash: Vehicle Airborne, Injuries Reported

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HARTFORD - A two-vehicle crash at Illinois Route 3 at Piasa early Monday morning in Hartford resulted in multiple injuries and significant damage to traffic infrastructure. The incident occurred at 7:45 a.m., when one of the vehicles involved went airborne, causing traffic lights above Route 3 to be snapped off. ARCH Medical unit was requested due to the injuries. Alton Memorial Ambulance also responded due to other injuries. Roxana Fire Department responded to the scene to help the Hartford Fire Department. Law enforcement authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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