Month: June 2022

Wimbledon Player Comes to Aid of Fainting Ballboy With Candy

WIMBLEDON, England—Quick reactions are a hallmark of being a professional tennis player, and Jodie Burrage showed the Wimbledon crowd she could respond to adversity quickly. The British player noticed a ballboy who was feeling faint on the sidelines during her match on Monday, then rushed over to make sure he was OK. She first gave…


Dutch Treats: Finding the Netherlands Beyond Amsterdam

It’s like a scene out of a storybook. In the fading late afternoon sun, the windmills stood all in a row, as if Don Quixote might just pop out from behind one and commence his tilting. The actual turning of the blades, though made from wood, is facilitated by fabric flaps, which must be unfurled…


Oxford Shooting Suspect Could Be Witness in Parents’ Trial

Lawyers representing the parents of a Michigan teenager charged in a shooting at Oxford High School that left four of his fellow students dead said Monday that they plan to call him to testify at the couple’s trial. Defense attorney Shannon Smith told Oakland County Circuit Judge Cheryl Matthews that Ethan Crumbley’s testimony would be…


How Should I Prep My Pool for Summer?

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi   As summer dawns, your pool’s sparkling waters no doubt beckon. But before you dive in, it’s important to awaken your pool from its winter slumber with a few small preparations. You can handle many of these tasks yourself, but a professional pool maintenance company can take…


How Colombia’s Election Signified the Isolation of the US in the Americas

Commentary The United States spent much of the past century in policies of containment, first of the Soviet Union, then of China, and then again with Russia. But quietly, however, the United States itself has become in many ways geopolitically isolated—contained—within the Americas. The United States has few significant, overt outstanding conflicts—other than narco-trafficking and…


Design Recipes: How to Make a Great First Impression With Foyers, Entries

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Foyers and entries serve as the greeting point for any home. They should be inviting and welcoming, as they are also the first impression for guests. The first impression should be strong while also functional. Where do you start? First, step back and put yourself into the role…


Jan. 6 ‘Electronic Surveillance Unit’ Was ‘Illegal,’ Says Rep. Gohmert; Attorney Suggests ‘Entrapment’

As previously reported in an exclusive June 20 report, evidence proves that “plainclothes” members of a special Electronic Surveillance Unit (ESU) were embedded among Jan. 6, 2021, protesters for the purposes of conducting video surveillance. According to experts, one believes the activity itself may have been against the law. The other contends it was done…


Gov. Hochul Cruising on Establishment Support Toward Primary Win, Despite Crime Crisis: Experts

New York’s governor, Kathy Hochul, enjoys such deep and entrenched relationships within Democrat Party politics in the deep blue state that she is cruising to an all-but-certain easy victory in the primary election set to take place Tuesday, avoiding the intensive and public campaigning efforts that incumbent politicians make when their seats are up for…


Canada Issues New Sanctions Against 74 People and Businesses in Russia, Belarus

SCHLOSS ELMAU, Germany—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new sanctions against 74 people and businesses in Russia and Belarus as G7 leaders discussed the threat to global stability posed by the invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions include 46 entities linked to the Russian defence sector, and 15 Ukrainians who support the Russian occupation of the country….


China Sees First Lawsuit Against Authorities Over Health Code Misuse

A resident in central China’s Henan Province has sued the local heath commission for allegedly manipulating her health code and causing her court hearing to be delayed. On June 19, a resident surnamed Xie filed an administrative lawsuit with the Jinshui District Court against the local health commission of the provincial capital of Zhengzhou, according…