senate” target=”_blank”>Senate< on Wednesday unveiled a bill to sanction world-regions should it take any action over conflicts in an effort to counter Sen. ted-cruz” target=”_blank”>Ted Cruz<, which includes measures to strengthen Ukraine’s border security and sanction top Russian officials – even President Vladimir Putin. “This legislation makes it absolutely clear …
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Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican, turned Senate Majority Leader chuck-schumer” target=”_blank”>Chuck Schumer’s< Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the conclusion of military operations in Afghanistan and plans for future counterterrorism operations on Capitol Hill on Sept. 28, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Patrick …
Read More »Kentucky university refuses to go remote, says 'science shows' in-person learning is safe
The University of us-regions is refusing to shift classes to a remote learning format, going against several major American universities opting to hold classes online for the beginning of the spring semester. In a message to students on Sunday, members of the University of Louisville administration wrote that classes will …
Read More »Footage purportedly shows Mexican cartel dropping bombs on rivals with a drone
New footage purportedly shows a major Mexican cartel dropping bombs on rival camps with a drone — marking the latest instance of instability and violence in the region from a cartel that officials say has been growing rapidly. Multiple Mexican outlets aired the footage that purportedly shows a drone above …
Read More »Economic Council director urges media to focus on 'historic wage increases data,' not inflation
White House Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese said the media was printing the wrong headlines in the wake of the stark 7% rise in economy, which marked the highest rate in 40 years. Deese agreed that the price increases are “too high and they are affecting families” …
Read More »Fentanyl is becoming more accessible to kids on social media, raising alarms for parents
Columbia, S.C. – Health officials say opioid-crisis” target=”_blank”>fentanyl< “I walked into my son’s room at 8 o clock in the morning and found him dead,” Puerta said. The Santa Clarita, California, resident is now dedicated to keeping the drug out of the hands of young people. “I’ll never see him …
Read More »Army ups bonuses for recruits to $50K, as COVID-19 takes toll
The topics, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who join for six years, The Associated Press has learned, as the service struggles to lure military” target=”_blank”>soldiers<, when the school systems basically shut down,” said Vereen. “We lost a full class …
Read More »Blind sports commentator to announce Illinois college basketball game for radio
The most inspiring moments of this Thursday night’s ncaa” target=”_blank”>NCAA<, may not happen on the court, but instead at the broadcasters’ table. Bryce Weiler, of Claremont, Illinois, who is completely blind, will be providing radio commentary during part of the game, alongside other commentators. A huge sports fan, Weiler is …
Read More »'60s icon Ronnie Spector dead at 78
Musician celebrity-news” target=”_blank”>Ronnie Spector<events following a brief battle with cancer” target=”_blank”>cancer<, alongside her sister Estelle Bennett and cousin Nedra Talley, scored hits with pop masterpieces like “Baby, I Love You,” “Walking in the Rain,” “I Can Hear Music” and “Be My Baby,” which was co-written by Spector, Jeff Barry and …
Read More »Senate filibuster fight: What's in Democrats' voting bills at center of showdown?
senate will force a vote on rolling back the filibuster rules in an effort to pass sweeping voting reform legislation in the coming days. While Republicans have balked at the brazen attempt to unravel the 60-vote threshold in the senate” target=”_blank”>Senate<, D-N.Y., said Tuesday. “We can’t be satisfied in thinking …
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