Friday’s observance of the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States saw a bit of a cease-fire as the major presidential candidates steered away from politics, mostly. […]
The heroes of 9/11 are honored
Coronavirus package falls short
A coronavirus rescue package needs a rescue all its own, as Republicans and Democrats are unable to agree on the major points of the plan. According to the Associated Press, Thursday’s deadlock […]
Coronavirus vaccine lands when?
President Donald Trump’s suggestion that a coronavirus vaccine might be ready by Election Day, Nov. 3, hit some skepticism (Wednesday) at a Senate hearing, according to the New York Times. “Certainly, to […]
Wildfires burn, firefighters hurt
Fourteen firefighters battling wildfires in the Los Padres National Forest were caught as the wildfire raged Tuesday, inflicting injuries of burns and smoke inhalation. Hundreds of people were evacuated from areas across […]
Unemployment down to 8.4%
Unemployment in August fell more than expected, according to the Labor Department’s report Friday. The jobless rate went from 10.2 percent in July to 8.4 percent for the month just passed. Some […]
Bears take a bite out of stocks
Wall Street took a pratfall on Thursday, tumbling steeply after hitting record highs just days before. The S&P 500 declined by 3.51 percent and Nasdaq by an even bigger chunk, 4.96 percent. […]
Vaccine to be ready by Nov. 1?
Just in time or an “October Surprise”? States have been advised by a federal agency to be ready to distribute a coronavirus vaccine by Nov. 1, raising hopes of any early end […]
Verbal fight after Kenosha tumult
President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden on Tuesday exchanged barbs over where the responsibility lies for the violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin. On a visit to that city, the president […]
Biden blames Trump for violence
Seeking to turn the tables on President Donald Trump and others at the Republican National Convention who blamed Democrats for street violence, former vice president Joe Biden placed the responsibility on the […]
Melania defends President Trump
On the second night of the Republican National Convention, First Lady Melania Trump strongly defended her husband, calling Donald Trump “a president who will not stop fighting for you and your families. […]
