A looming shutdown of the federal government over the issue of raising the debt ceiling may have been averted. According to United Press International, Democrats in Congress have agreed to put forth […]
Govt. shutdown may be averted
Should U.S. troops have stayed?
The latest Afghan war is over. The political battle over who is to blame continues. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, two top military officials spoke on what might […]
Debt limit battle in Congress
Raise the debt ceiling, let Uncle Sam borrow more money and stave off a government shutdown? Maybe, maybe not. Fiscal drama over Thursday’s deadline to pass a bill funding government operations heightened […]
2021 AL MVP? Ohn-ly Ohtani
As the Major League Baseball season winds down and the playoff season looms ahead, much discussion turns to who will be the Most Valuable Player in each league. In the American League, […]
Can alliance influence Taliban?
What might be considered an unusual alliance could be emerging over the Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan. The United States, China, Russia and Pakistan are reportedly working together to influence the new rulers […]
Pfizer boosters recommended
If you received the Pfizer vaccine against coronavirus, you may need to get a booster shot. That’s the recommendation announced today (Thursday) by advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, […]
U.S. doubles down on vaccine
The United States will be sending a half-billion doses of Pfizer vaccine to other nations in an effort to stem the rise of coronavirus overseas. The White House made the announcement Wednesday, […]
Vaccines for 5 to 11 year-olds
The Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 will work for children ages 5 to 11 years old, the company announced on Monday. Authorization for the inoculation of those young people is being sought, the […]
Sub deal angers the French
President Joe Biden’s announcement Wednesday that America would form a new alliance with Great Britain and Australia – and provide nuclear-powered submarines to the latter – has angered the French government. According […]
Newsom winning recall fight
UPDATE: With 58 percent of the expected vote in, 67 percent of ballot cast were in favor of retaining Gov. Gavin Newsom, while 33 percent favored recalling him. According to the Los […]
