US Troops Had Multiple Close Calls In Drone Attacks By Iran-Backed Militias, General Says
The military commander in charge of the U.S. Middle East Command told Congress on Thursday that Iranian-backed militias have fired drones at U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria, barring a few strokes of good fortune and many more in recent months. He said there was a possibility that a US soldier might have been […]
As Kentucky coal power plants close, bill to create future-oriented energy commission advances
Kentucky lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday that would create a commission tasked with assessing power generation capacity and energy needs in the state, long known as a coal-producing powerhouse. The commission’s role will include reviewing plans by Kentucky utilities to retire power plants, and its findings and recommendations will be submitted to regulators at the […]
‘Heartbreaking’: the nursery forced to close over Hunt’s free childcare policy | Childcare
IA little girl tests the limits of waterproofing and dives into a giant mud puddle in the rain at Sprigg Ludens nursery school playground. Another toddler has a look of fierce concentration on his face as he walks on a plank balanced on two tires. His little friend climbs a nearby tree. Filled with play […]
Senate GOP lawmaker says it’s not a ‘close call’ when it comes to Trump vs. Biden’s mental fitness
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) appeared to dismiss concerns about former President Trump’s mental acuity, instead pointing to heightened scrutiny of his mental sanity and ability to serve a second term. The spotlight was on President Biden. CBS News’ “Face the Nation” anchor Margaret Brennan took issue with President Trump’s comments over the weekend about confusing […]
‘Saturday Night Live’ takes aim at Biden, close allies who claim president is sharp ‘behind closed doors’
“Saturday Night Live” revealed through a mock media interview with Gov. Gavin Newsom and Karine Jean-Pierre that the president privately and “behind closed doors” claimed to be mentally sharp and energetic with President Biden. He set his sights on his allies. “SNL” opened with Parody of CNN’s “Inside Politics” Dana Bash played by Heidi Gardner. […]
Reba McEntire ‘couldn’t get close enough’ to boyfriend Rex Linn, when they reconnected: ‘I was like a magnet’
Reba McIntyre seriously thought about her first impression of her boyfriend. Appearing on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’, McIntyre spoke about how she reunited with her current boyfriend, Rex Lynn, on the set of ‘Young Sheldon’ just before the coronavirus lockdown. Ta. “We were all going to go out and have dinner, Melissa.” [Peterman] He says […]
Powerless over power: After shifts in GOP landscape, McConnell’s leadership draws to a close
A few years ago, I asked learned members of Congress what they thought would happen to Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Former President Trump took office and began criticizing Kentucky Republicans. McConnell was the majority leader at the time. Trump launched a verbal attack on McConnell, imploring him to shred the Senate filibuster. The […]
Inflation ‘Very Close to Normal’ and Prices ‘Moving in the Right Direction’ — But They’ll Go Up
In an interview with ABC News on Thursday, White House senior adviser Gene Sperling said that while “the public has had a tough few years,” the PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures) price index reading was “very normal.” “We’re getting closer,” he said, “and prices are fluctuating.” “In the right direction” and “moderation.” But you can’t expect […]
Islanders close in on playoff deficit thanks to victory over Red Wings
DETROIT — Don’t call the Islanders dead just yet. It may prove to be too little, too late in the end, but after defeating the Red Wings 5-3, with a significant road swing and their first real momentum in three weeks, they have a significant road swing and first real momentum in three weeks. He […]
It’s not panic time yet for Knicks, but it’s getting close
Every night, every game, the Knicks receive huge consolation-level compliments. This time, Stan Van Gundy called TNT game courtside, calling them “amazing,” “inspirational,” and every imaginable “gritty,” “sly,” and “game” over and over Thursday night. It was described as a “derivative word.” At no point could Van Gundy say they “won” or even “led” them […]