JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday that Iran’s message of an “obliterating war” made it worthy of destruction. ”A regime that threatens destruction deserves to be destroyed,” Katz said in a post on X. He also said Israel will act with full force against Iran-backed Hezbollah if it does not […]
I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation for the exemplary service that Peter Hershend has rendered to the state of Missouri’s public education system over nearly four decades. His unwavering dedication, innovative spirit, and compassionate leadership have left an indelible mark on the lives of countless students, educators, and communities throughout […]
I inherited my love of reading from both of my parents. But my love of reading newspapers? That came from my father. We had two newspapers in our home growing up – the Chicago Tribune and the (Valparaiso, Ind.) Vidette Messenger. I’ll admit to gravitating toward the sports pages as a kid, but Dad expected […]
Robert Habeck (L), German Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, sits on the government bench in the plenary session of the Bundestag during the debate on trade and foreign trade relations in the EU. Sabina Crisan/dpa German Economics Minister Robert Habeck said that the Euro 2024 in Germany is a moment for the nation […]
It’s easy to look the other way. It happens a lot in the bigger cities. We don’t allow our eyes to fall on the person standing at a highway exit ramp who is holding a sign asking for money. We look down as we pass someone sitting in a store doorway with overstuffed plastic bags […]
Rebecca Grossman should receive consecutive life sentences in the murders of two brothers run down in a Westlake Village crosswalk because she shows no remorse and refuses to accept responsibility for the fatal crash, prosecutors say. But Grossman’s defense attorneys argue the philanthropic mother of two with no prior criminal record should be spared prison […]
Wedding season is in full swing, and if you’re anything like us, you have a few invites to attend some romantic fêtes throughout the summer months. To look your very best at each celebration, you’ll need the right dress to keep cool, comfortable and looking chic each one — not to mention at other sundress-worthy […]
A new report has revealed a concerning backslide in air quality in the United States. What’s happening? The American Lung Association’s 2024 State of the Air report found that nearly 40% of Americans live in areas with failing grades for particle pollution or ozone levels, with 11.7 million more people breathing unhealthy air than the […]
Twenty days have passed since Kern County sheriff’s deputies responded to a violent altercation at Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner’s Tehachapi home and there still are more questions than answers. Scrivner’s 2nd District constituents — as well as all Kern County residents — deserve answers. Following is a timeline pieced together from news accounts based […]
A lot of the orange cats I have known and loved have tended to be on the chonky side. My cat, my friend’s orange cat.. Garfield. There’s just something about orange cats that makes them extra hungry for some reason. I don’t know why, but someone in, ya know, science or something should do a […]
Seamus Coleman is confident former teammate John O’Shea has made a case for himself in the race to succeed Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland manager. The 35-year-old Everton defender returned to the international stage after a year’s absence when interim boss O’Shea selected him in his squad for the friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland […]
Petrified Forest National Park may not ring a bell, even though more than half a million people visited last year, according to National Park Service data. “People come to Petrified Forest unintentionally, often. They’re on their way, typically, to or from the Grand Canyon or during spring break, they’re headed to spring training,” said park […]