Air pollution from Canadian wildfires continues to blanket the eastern and midwestern United States. The Associated Press reports that more than 400 fires have forced over 20,000 to evacuate and the […]
Fire smoke spreads widely
Major dam collapse in Ukraine
Russians and Ukrainians are blaming each other for the collapse of a dam in southern Ukraine, leading to widespread flooding and evacuations. The Kakhovka dam is located on the Dnieper River which […]
It’s official: Pence is running
Former vice president Mike Pence officially entered the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Monday. United Press International reported that Pence, 64, filed his intention to run for president with […]
Bahkmut battle is not over
Ukrainian forces may have been forced out of the city of Bahkmut, but the battle for that strong point isn’t over. The Associated Press is reporting that from positions at the western […]
Senate passes debt ceiling bill
In a somewhat bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate voted 63-36 in favor of a bill that raises the debt ceiling and makes some cuts in federal spending. According to the Associated Press, […]
Debt ceiling bill passes House
UPDATE: The House of Representatives voted 314-117 to approve a debt ceiling and budget cut bill that would suspend the debt limit until Jan. 1, 2025. The bill now goes to […]
Deal made on U.S. debt limit?
It’s official. Or nearly so. According to the Associated Press, final agreement has been reached between President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to raise the federal debt ceiling […]
‘It’s time’ for a counterattack
The long-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia invaders may be just about to begin. “It’s time,” wrote Gen. Valeriy Zaluzhni, Ukraine’s top military commander, according to The New York Times. “It’s time to […]
Debt limit deal getting closer
Progress appears to being made on negotiations to extend the federal debt limit and avoiding a default. According to the Associated Press, President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy […]
Ukraine ‘could’ defeat Russians
Ukrainian forces could roll back Russian invaders in its upcoming counteroffensive and even drive them out of Crimea, the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary army suggested on Wednesday. According to USA Today, […]
