Month: May 2022

Early Voting Holds Off Epicenter to Win Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE—Early Voting held off hard-charging favorite Epicenter to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, validating the decision to skip the Kentucky Derby and aim for the second leg of the Triple Crown. Early Voting stalked behind the leaders for much of the race before moving into the lead around the final turn. He finished 1…


Forest Bathing Relieves Stress, Fights Cancer, Strengthens Immunity

“Forest bathing” has become a popular leisure activity, and is also a field of study for medical doctors. In Japan, there is the “Japanese Society of Forest Medicine” and “Forest Therapy Society” dedicated to promoting the medical applications of forests and advocating the various health benefits of forest bathing. Scientists have discovered that when people…


Dana Point Moves Forward Short-Term Rental Restrictions

DANA POINT, Calif.—Residences and landlords who rent out their homes through Airbnb and other short-term rental websites face new regulations under a program the Dana Point Planning Commission approved earlier this month. A topic residents and officials describe as “heated” during a May 9 public hearing, the Commission voted 4–1, limiting private local vacation rentals….


2022 Retirement Planning: The New Rules Explained

In the middle of 2022, what shall we modify our retirement plans? Sure, cover the essentials. Maybe you will find that you did the retirement things year after year correctly, but you’re still slower. What shall you do? Increase your contribution rate, even just one percent annually is helpful. Basics Of Retirement Planning After doing the…


Republicans in Congress Attack Biden for Restricting Energy Production as Gas Prices Reach New Record High

Republicans in Washington have accused the policies of the Biden administration and of his political allies of worsening a global energy crisis that is causing pain at the pump for Americans nationwide. The average gas price for the week ending May 20 reached $4.59 a gallon, after eleven days of record-high consecutive price increases. Global…


Costa Mesa Man Pleads Guilty to ‘Disruption’ for Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON—A California man pleaded guilty May 19 to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. According to a statement released by the U.S. Justice Department, “his and others’ actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes…


Orange County’s Largest School District Projects Declining Enrollment, Funding

The Capistrano Unified School District is calling on the state to increase its base rate of funding for its schools as it faces declining enrollment and a projected funding shortfall. The Capistrano Unified Board of Education projected enrollment would drop by 812 students from the current school year, putting the district at 41,942 for the…


Centre-Left Labor Wins Australian Federal Election, Anthony Albanese to Become PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s centre-right coalition government has been defeated at the federal election, with Anthony Albanese awaiting vote counting to determine if his centre-left Labor party can form a majority government. Albanese has pledged to bring Australians together after defeating the nine-year-old Liberal-National coalition government. Morrison conceded defeat on Saturday night with Labor projected to…


Fan Violence Mars Greek Cup Final

ATHENS—Panathinaikos beat PAOK 1–0 to clinch the Greek Cup on Saturday in match marred by crowd trouble as rival fans threw flares and clashed with police inside the Olympic stadium. Violence broke out an hour before the match was due to start as spectators began arriving at the stadium, delaying the kickoff. Panathinaikos and PAOK…


Blistering Speeds at Fastest Indy 500 Qualifying Since 1996

INDIANAPOLIS—Rain held off long enough on Saturday to complete the first round of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 on a soupy day that still produced eye-popping speeds not seen in 26 years at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Rinus VeeKay and Pato O’Ward, a pair of young new stars, posted blistering qualifying averages of over 233 mph…