Two U.S. safety agencies announced a new rule on June 22 that would require heavy trucks and buses to include automatic emergency braking systems within the next five years. The proposed rule (pdf) by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) applies to new trucks and buses weighing…
Federal Regulators to Require Automatic Emergency Braking Equipment on Heavy Trucks, Buses
How to Make Mango Lassi
While mango is energizing, yogurt is calming and strengthening, making a mango lassi an excellent choice for the overworked and overwhelmed. Serves: 1 Prep time: 5 min Directions Purée mango flesh with yogurt, water, and remaining ingredients. Garnish with fresh mint and serve chilled. You can also add a dash of cayenne pepper for a…
Banks Agree to Offer More Help to Struggling Mortgage Holders
Banks and building societies will offer more flexibility to mortgage holders struggling with high interest rates, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said after a meeting with major lenders in Downing Street. Top executives of banks and building societies were summoned to Downing Street on Friday to discuss ways to help mortgage holders following 13 consecutive interest…
Is a Geothermal Heat Pump Right for Me?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi As you watch the temperatures rise and your energy bills skyrocket even faster, you may find yourself wondering if there’s a better option to heat and cool your house than your forced-air HVAC unit. Depending on your circumstances, a geothermal heat pump could be the right solution…
Is the US in a Recession? Preferred White House Data May Answer Question
When the U.S. economy recorded back-to-back quarters of negative economic growth—the definition of a technical recession—in the first half of 2022, the White House dismissed the data. Administration officials and a chorus of economists argued that the labor market was tight, retail sales were up, and household finances were in good shape. As a result,…
Ban on Encouraging Illegal Immigration Not Unconstitutional: Supreme Court
June 23, 2023
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A U.S. law that bars encouraging illegal immigration for advantage or gain is lawful, the Supreme Court ruled on June 23. “After concluding that this statute criminalizes immigration advocacy and other protected speech, the Ninth Circuit held it unconstitutionally overbroad under the First Amendment. That was error,” Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, wrote…
5 Grilling Recipes to Get You Fired Up
By Nicole Hvidsten From Star Tribune Grilling can and should be a year-round endeavor. But summer seems to be when we up the ante, becoming self-proclaimed barbecue masters seemingly overnight. We get saucy with new marinades and rubs, boost burgers by experimenting with different meats and accompaniments, and work in our farmers market finds, putting…
Should a Real Expert Debate or Not?
Commentary This morning I read the 10th of probably 100s of articles pleading with vaccine cheerleader Professor Peter Hotez not to debate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. He would never do this because he would be crushed. There really isn’t any doubt about that. The only question is whether anything would be gained for quality science…
30 Percent of Employer Health Plans Pay for Transgender Procedures, Survey Shows
An increasing number of American employers provide insurance benefits that will pay for sex-change procedures for employees, a new survey shows. According to the 2022 survey of 502 U.S. employers—conducted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans (IFEBP)—gender-transition procedures covered by the insurance plans include sex-change surgeries, cross-sex hormone treatments, and cosmetic surgery. Medical…
Building a Deck? Here Are Some Must-Do Tips
Are you about to build a deck by yourself? Perhaps you’re going to hire a professional. My guess is you don’t know as much about the process as you should know. Add to the mix the cable TV shows that go on and on and on about how simple it really is. To be honest,…
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