July 2022

Why Sri Lanka’s economy collapsed and what’s next

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s prime minister said late last month that the island nation’s debt-laden economy had “collapsed” as it runs out of money to pay for food and fuel. Short of cash to pay for imports of such necessities and already defaulting on its debt, it is seeking help from neighboring India and China and from the International Monetary Fund.

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Calendar

Wednesday Blanket United Methodist Church will host a free lunch for the Blanket community from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Woman chooses to air issues with family on Facebook

DEAR ABBY: I recently posted on Facebook about how I never get any recognition from my only son on my birthday, Mother’s Day or any holiday. My daughter-inlaw then responded that I care more about my dogs than my grandchildren. I live in Florida; they live in Kansas. Last year, I offered to fly the girls to Florida for a visit but was told no. I have asked that they come for a visit, but no visits have happened.

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Sister Act

Domonique Stephens, left, as night club singer Deloris Van Cartier, tries to land a singing gig at the night club operated by Curtis, right, a gangster played by Jeff Tucker, in the Lyric Theatre’s production of “Sister Act.” The musical, sponsored by TexasBank, concludes its eight-performance run this weekend. Remaining performances are 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets may be reserved at www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com. Gene Deason/Special to the Bulletin

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