Month: June 2022

Liberal Colleges Offer Students Mental Health Counseling to Cope With Roe v. Wade Overturn

Many colleges and universities are providing mental health counseling for students who have a hard time coping with the reality that abortion is no longer considered a constitutional right. In a landmark 6–3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, effectively handing the question of abortion access back…


Oklahoma Republican US Senate Primary to Be Resolved in August Runoff

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on June 28 secured the most votes in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate but did not clear the 50 percent threshold necessary to avoid a runoff. With 73 percent of the votes reported at 10:33 p.m. on June 28, Mullin received 43 percent of the vote followed…


Rep. Mullin Wins Oklahoma Republican US Senate Primary

Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on June 28 secured the most votes in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate but did not clear the 50 percent threshold necessary to avoid a runoff. With 73 percent of the votes reported at 10:33 p.m. on June 28, Mullin received 44 percent of the vote followed by T.W….


Secrets of Permanent Blindness Revealed by Stem-cell Research

Research into the retina and optic nerve using stem-cell models has unveiled specific genetic markers of glaucoma—the world’s leading cause of permanent blindness— possibly opening up new treatments for the condition. Glaucoma is a blanket term describing a group of eye conditions that do damage to the retinal ganglion cells—neurons near the inner eye— that…


Local Sheriff Ousts Incumbent Republican in Mississippi US House Primary Runoff

Mike Ezell, a local sheriff, defeated Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) in the June 28 GOP primary runoff for Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District, marking the end of a race that intensified after a June 7 primary election split the vote among multiple candidates. With 83.9 percent of the ballots counted at 10:04 p.m., Ezell had 53.1…


It May Be Time to Sell the Car

Dear Dave, We have a 2008 Honda Accord that needs a new timing chain. Our mechanic says the repair will cost about $2,200. The car is worth about $4,500. Is it time to get another car, or should we have it repaired? —Susan Dear Susan, That sounds a little high for a timing chain fix…


Mortgaged Homes Double Over the Last 25 Years: Australian Census

The newly released 2021 Australian census has shown that the number of homes owned with a mortgage accounts for more than a third of the country’s 10.8 million private dwellings, doubling the figure from 25 years ago. On the other hand, less than a third of the homes were owned outright, and a similar percentage…


Trump-Backed Boebert Wins Colorado Republican US House Primary

Trump-backed Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) easily blasted past her challenger, a veteran state lawmaker, to win the Republican primary on June 28. By 9:57 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Boebert had corralled more than 63 percent of the vote with 60 percent of precincts reporting. The popular incumbent now hopes to defeat the winner of the…


‘Lack of Controls’ in US Border Contributes to Horrible Migrant Deaths: Mexican President

The devastating situation in the migrants’ home countries and the status of the U.S.-Mexico border were to be blamed for the tragic incident that happened in San Antonio, Texas, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday. At least 50 migrants died after being stuck inside a sweltering semi-trailer in San Antonio in one of…


Hochul Wins, Zeldin Leads in New York Gubernatorial Primaries

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who as lieutenant governor assumed office in Albany last August when Andrew Cuomo was forced to resign amid scandal, is one step closer to being the first woman ever elected as chief executive of the Empire State. The Buffalo native defeated moderate Long Island Congressional Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and…