Julie Su’s frustrating, year-long quest to become U.S. Secretary of Labor got a small boost Tuesday as a Democratic-dominated committee voted to approve the nomination. But whether the former California labor chief will finally get the job remains in doubt. Su’s nomination was approved Tuesday on a party line 11 to 10 vote by the […]
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They Know Haley’s Chances Against Trump, but They’re Voting for Her Anyway
NEWBERRY, S.C. — Everything about Nikki Haley’s latest barnstorm through South Carolina was intended to evoke a candidate on the upswing. She had a sleek, new navy-blue campaign bus with her name on it. Her campaign, backed by a fresh infusion of funds, pumped $2 million more into ads, for a total $6 million buy. […]
Kyle Shanahan says he likes San Francisco 49ers’ chances at Super Bowl LVIII
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is not worrying about personal reputations as he prepares for Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. Shanahan, the son of two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Shanahan, has been here before, facing the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV four years ago, but came out on the wrong […]
Rain Chances Decreasing Through Midday Monday, Then Dry Work Week Ahead
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Sunday’s storm system led to much of the Wiregrass receiving over an inch of rain, with some locations recording over three inches. The higher-than-forecast rainfall amounts led to one areal flood advisory issued for Dale, Coffee and Geneva counties, where the heaviest rain fell. While the western Wiregrass counties observed two […]
A mix of sunny skies, rain chances and breezy conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Saturday we are under a Weather Alert as those winds may reach up to 50 mph; winds should be dying down overnight and clearing up for a beautiful Sunday. Speaking of Sunday we are forecasting clear skies with a high of 62 degree temperatures with our overnight low remaining at […]
What Biden’s South Carolina primary win means for his 2024 chances
Facing nominal opposition in a state where he has long been a favorite among Democrats, President Biden won the 2024 South Carolina Democratic primary Saturday night by a wide margin. The Associated Press called South Carolina for Biden at 7:23 p.m. EST, shortly after the polls closed there. Biden’s easy win over self-help author Marianne […]
Six more chances to browse winter vendors at Howell Opera House
HOWELL — Howell is well-known for its seasonal Sunday Farmers Market; but did you know there’s similar shopping available during the cold months at the Howell Opera House? The Winter Market is held two Sundays per month, November-April. It typically draws up to 24 vendors, including some from as far away as Ohio, according to […]
Fulham fail to take chances in goalless Premier League stalemate with Everton
Fulham’s scoring woes continued as their missed opportunities saw them held to a goalless Premier League draw with Everton at Craven Cottage. After last week’s exit from both the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup, the west Londoners failed to bounce back with a win over an Everton side, who now sit in the bottom […]
Beautiful days ahead paired with rain chances
Chelsea and Aston Villa fail to make chances count in FA Cup stalemate
Chelsea were held to a lively goalless draw by Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge as both sides squandered opportunities to settle their FA Cup fourth-round tie. Mauricio Pochettino’s team had scored six in their previous outing, dispatching Middlesbrough to reach next month’s Carabao Cup final, but found Unai Emery’s Premier League high-flyers a more obdurate […]
Bergen County cop claims unfair favoritism cost him chances at promotions
A Rochelle Park police officer is suing the township and police chief, saying he has been passed over for promotions because the chief would rather promote his “favored few.” Douglas Arendacs, a sergeant in the Police Department, said Chief Dean Pinto asserts his power over other officers and that he has been the most negatively […]
Ukraine’s national energy company assesses chances of second blackout
It is absolutely impossible to guarantee that there will be no repeat of the blackout, as Russian strikes can be completely different. Source: Vitalii Zaichenko, chief dispatcher at Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s national energy company, in an interview with Ekonomichna Pravda Quote from Zaichenko: “We understand that we are at war, and the aggressor is stockpiling missiles. […]