BERLIN—Two police officers were shot dead on a rural road in western Germany while on a routine patrol early Monday, police said. The shooting happened during a traffic check near Kusel at about 4:20 a.m., police in Kaiserslautern said in a statement. The officers radioed that shots were being fired, spokesman Bernhard Christian Erfort told…
Twice-Fried, Twice the Appeal: Crispy Tostones Will Be Your New Favorite Side Dish
The plantain is a staple in Latin American cuisine. Sometimes referred to as the macho banana, it’s a member of the banana family, but quite different from the ubiquitous sweet yellow Cavendish most common in North American grocery stores. (Fun fact: There are more than 1,000 varieties of bananas.) Besides tending to be bigger, the…
Governors Say Time to Learn How to Live With COVID-19
Several governors said over the weekend that Americans will have to learn how to live in a world with COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, present. “We’re not going to manage this to zero. We have to learn how to live with this,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, said during…
New Jersey Governor: State Will ‘Have to Learn How to Live’ With COVID-19
New Jersey’s governor said on Sunday that his state will have to learn how to “how to live with” COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. “We’re not going to manage this to zero. We have to learn how to live with this,” Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, said during an appearance…
Trudeau Tests Positive for COVID-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has tested positive for COVID-19. “This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19,” Trudeau said in a tweet. “I’m feeling fine – and I’ll continue to work remotely this week while following public health guidelines. Everyone, please get vaccinated and get boosted.” Trudeau had said on Jan. 27 that…
Biden to Meet Leader of Qatar, Talks to Cover Boosting Gas Supplies to Europe Amid Russia–Ukraine Tensions
President Joe Biden is hosting the ruling leader of Qatar at the White House on Jan. 31 for discussions that are expected to include boosting gas deliveries to Europe amid fears of energy supply disruptions to the U.S. ally if the Russia–Ukraine tensions erupt into a hot conflict. Senior administration officials told reporters on a…
A US First: All of Murillo’s Prodigal Son Paintings to Be Shown in Dallas
The Prodigal Son parable is a redemptive story about one person’s struggle to resist sin and become a good man. It’s a universal tale that anyone aspiring to goodness and godliness can relate to—wherein sin, repentance, and forgiveness all play a part in our becoming better versions of ourselves. As a testament to the parable’s…
Can Biden Flaunt the Strongest Growth in Four Decades?
Commentary I was surprised to see a tweet from President Joe Biden showing the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States for 2021 compared to the average GDP growth under other presidents. The tweet stated: “This didn’t happen by accident. Because of the actions we took, last year we achieved the fastest economic growth…
Nasdaq Inches Higher on Final Day of Roller-Coaster Month
The tech-heavy Nasdaq edged higher on Monday, but was still eyeing its worst start to the year ever as investors shied away from stocks with lofty valuations amid aggressive rate hike bets and geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 34.30 points, or 0.10 percent, at the open to 34,691.17. The S&P 500 opened…
Omicron Subvariant Causes More Infections, Regardless of Vaccination Status: Study
A subvariant of the Omicron virus variant is more infectious than the original version, according to researchers in Denmark. People are more likely to get infected with BA.2, the subvariant, regardless of whether they’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine or a vaccine and a booster, researchers with the University of Copenhagen, the Technical University of Denmark, and…
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