Month: April 2022

Quebec Man Who Killed Family of Four in Drunk Driving Crash Sentenced to 16 Years

A Quebec man who killed four members of the same family in a car crash last September in Quebec City has been handed one of the toughest sentences ever given in the province for a drunk driving conviction. Quebec court Judge Jean-Louis Lemay sentenced Éric Légaré today at the Quebec City courthouse to 16 years…


LA County Quality of Life Hits Lowest Level in 7 Years: UCLA Survey

LOS ANGELES—High prices, homelessness, rising crime, and health concerns are taking their toll on the quality of life in Los Angeles County, with a survey released by the University of California–Los Angeles (UCLA) on April 22 revealing the lowest level of residents’ overall satisfaction in the survey’s seven-year history. The Quality of Life Index, measured…


More Cars, SUVs to Qualify for Electric Vehicle Rebates as Feds Expand Program

More electric vehicles will be eligible for rebates as the federal government raises the maximum qualifying price starting next week. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says as of Monday, cars with a base price of $55,000 and maximum price with options of $65,000 can get the rebate. SUVs, pickup trucks and vans with a maximum base…


What Is the Difference Between Evaporated Milk and Condensed Milk?

Whether you’re an avid baker or an amateur still working on your skills, you’ve probably used both evaporated milk and condensed milk at one time or another — perhaps even together. With differences in taste and consistency, the two are clearly not the same. So just what is it that makes them different from one another?…


Another Supply Chain Shockwave Is Coming Amid Pent-Up Supply, Industry Experts Warn

The global supply chain crisis is about to experience a fresh shockwave as factories reopen in China and begin a mad rush to resume production and fill orders. Following a series of lockdowns and renewed public health restrictions in response to COVID-19 outbreaks, manufacturers have restarted operations and are now frantically trying to catch up….


Cheesy Broccoli Tater-Topped Casserole

If you’re looking for a comforting dish to put on your dinner table, this recipe for cheesy broccoli tater-topped casserole is a staple the entire family can enjoy. The blend of melted cheese and perfectly crisp tots makes for an amazing kid-friendly dinner dish. Just don’t tell them it’s loaded with vegetables. As one of the best…


Putin Funds Fake Protests, Rattles Nukes

Commentary Fake protests throughout the world and threats of nuclear war—in 2022 we witness a violent echo of 1983’s Kremlin-orchestrated frauds. I’ll address the nuke threat first. On Feb. 27 Russian President Vladimir Putin played drama king and put Russian nuclear forces on high alert. His war in Ukraine already failing, Vlad added nuclear pucker…


Trump’s Truth Social Ready to Launch, Beta Testing Complete: CEO

The final rollout of Truth Social, the social media platform backed by former President Donald Trump, is ready to go live as beta testing is now complete, said its CEO. Devin Nunes, the former California congressman-turned-CEO of Trump Media and Technology Group, told Newsmax Thursday that all Truth Social subscribers will be able to use the…


Orange County’s Growing Pickleball Scene Gets Funding for New Court

ORANGE, Calif.—Pickleball enthusiasts gathered April 21 with Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) and the Orange City Council in presenting $2 million in funding for a pickleball and fitness circuit at Hart Park. Known for being one of the fastest growing sports in America, pickleball combines the movements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. “This project here…


US Services Sector Activity Eases in April: Survey

WASHINGTON—U.S. business activity slowed in April as soaring costs for raw materials, fuel, and labor pushed input prices to a record high, according to a survey on Friday, which also showed an ebb in sentiment at the start of the second quarter. S&P Global said its flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index, which tracks the…