Month: March 2022

Wall Street Buoyed by Signs of Progress in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, buoyed by signs of progress in talks between Russia and Ukraine to end their weeks-long conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 158.46 points, or 0.45 percent, at the open to 35,114.35. The S&P 500 opened higher by 27.34 points, or 0.60 percent, at 4,602.86, while the…


Seat on Orlando FreeFall Ride Was Still Locked After Teen’s Death: Officials

The seat of the 14-year-old boy who fell to his death at a park ride in Florida last week was locked, said an accident report released by state officials. “Harness was still in a down and locked position when the ride stopped,” said a report issued by the Fair Rides division of the Florida Department…


Four Steps for Dealing With Homebuilder Warranties

I have a home that’s 2 1/2 years old, and I have a situation in which my master bedroom stays colder than all the other rooms. It’s very noticeable in the winter. To be comfortable, I use a portable heater to warm up the room before bed for my wife and me. I addressed this…


YouTube Unblocks Indian News Channel Banned for Reporting Russian Statement

YouTube unblocked Indian news channel WION—which had been banned for reporting Russia’s statement on the Ukraine war—on March 26 after the news channel’s campaign against YouTube’s censorship garnered over 26,000 tweets in support. “After a massive, viewer-led 12-hour campaign that saw over 26k (and counting) tweets in our support, YouTube unblocked WION,” the news outlet…


CIA Officer Who Signed Hunter Biden Laptop Letter Claims Credit for Trump Loss

One of the former CIA officers who signed a letter claiming stories about a laptop allegedly belonging to Hunter Biden were disinformation says he helped swing the 2020 election from former President Donald Trump. “I take special pride in personally swinging the election away from Trump,” John Sipher, who served for decades as a senior…


What Is Alopecia? It’s No Laughing Matter for Millions of People

The Oscar slap that overshadowed the Academy Awards ceremony was sparked by a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s lack of hair – with husband Will Smith objecting violently to comedian Chris Rock mocking the actress’s shaved head. Away from the recriminations over what could be perceived as a mean-spirited jibe and a disproportionate response, many…


What Is Alopecia? It’s No Laughing Matter for Millions of Black American Women

The Oscar slap that overshadowed the Academy Awards ceremony was sparked by a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s lack of hair – with husband Will Smith objecting violently to comedian Chris Rock mocking the actress’s shaved head. Away from the recriminations over what could be perceived as a mean-spirited jibe and a disproportionate response, many…


‘100 Percent’ Vaccinated Cruise Ship Hit With COVID-19 Outbreak

Princess Cruises confirmed that one of its cruise liners, the Ruby Princess, reported a COVID-19 outbreak before docking in San Francisco. The cruise operator requires passengers and crew members to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, which is caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. Princess Cruises also mandates passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test…


Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Higher Cancer Risk

“Sugar-free” might sound healthy, but a new study hints that people who consume a lot of artificial sweeteners may face a slightly higher cancer risk. Experts stressed that the findings do not prove sugar substitutes are the culprit. But they said it is wise for people to limit not only added sugars, but also the processed foods…


Mounties Charge Oblate Priest, Inuit Delegates Ask Pope to Intervene

Mounties have laid a new charge against a Roman Catholic priest who has previously avoided trial for multiple allegations of sexual abuse linked to his time in Nunavut. RCMP said a Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for Johannes Rivoire, who is in his 90s and lives in Lyon, France. Nunavut RCMP said officers received…