The Omircron variant of the coronavirus is fueling a comeback of COVID-19 across the U.S. and the world, but the effects of the pandemic appear to be much milder than in previous […]
Omircon surges, but mildly
Foes battle over Ukraine city
Who controls the strategic city of Lysychansk in Ukraine? According to United Press International, opposing sides are claiming the upper hand, a reflection of the complexity of the military situation in the […]
Missiles strike Kyiv, kill two
A Russian missile attack struck the Ukrainian capitol of Kyiv on Sunday, killing at least two persons and wounding others. According to The Associated Press, the missiles hit residential buildings. President Joe […]
Ohtani’s very awesome week
By Greg Beacham/ AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM (AP) – On back-to-back nights during an otherwise ordinary June homestand for the Los Angeles Angels, Shohei Ohtani accomplished two feats that would each be […]
Election officials “pressured” to overturn results of balloting
Election officials in key states faced threats and other pressure as supporters of former president Donald Trump sought to thwart the 2020 election of Joe Biden to the presidency. According to The […]
Biden mulls gas tax “holiday”
How would you like to save 18 cents on a gallon on gasoline? According to The Associated Press, President Joe Biden is mulling the possibility of a “holiday” on federal gas tax […]
It’s a West Coast turnaround
Back in the saddle again … as Gene Autry might put it. After struggling through a dry period when both teams slipped a place in the standings, the Los Angeles Angels and […]
Russians try to surround cities
Russian forces are making progress in their efforts to encircle two key cities in eastern Ukraine. According to The New York Times, the invaders are about three-quarters of the way toward […]
10k Ukraine civilians hurt, dead
The latest official casualty count in the Ukraine-Russia war indicates that nearly 10,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed or injured since the outbreak of hostilities in February. According to United Press International, […]
Fed raises rate by 3/4 point
The Federal Reserve system took a mighty swing against inflation on Friday, raising its key rate by three-quarters of a point, the biggest jump since 1994. According to The Associated Press, Fed […]
