News
Biden heralds an end to Iraq combat even as US troops...
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said Monday that the American combat mission in Iraq will be over by the end of the year, though the U.S. is expected to keep a military presence on the ground.
Trump endorses Ken Paxton for reelection as Texas attorney general
Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for reelection, giving the embattled incumbent a sought-after edge in the 2022 GOP primary that also features Land Commissioner George P. Bush and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman.
Politics
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issues vaccination mandate for healthcare workers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Monday that it will require the agency's frontline healthcare workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, making it the first federal agency to mandate compulsory inoculation.
Deal reached on $2 billion Capitol security supplemental, Leahy says
Senate negotiators agreed Tuesday on a roughly $2 billion emergency spending measure that would bolster Capitol Hill security and fund the relocation of Afghans who helped the U.S. government during the war, according to Senate Appropriations Chairman Patrick J. Leahy.
Business
American companies want to hire many more immigrants, but it’s tough...
Employers are eager to hire more immigrants, if only there were enough visas to go around.
Nation
Dixie Fire in California threatens over 10,000 homes
A massive wildfire had scorched 197,487 acres (799.2 square km) of timber and brush in Northern California's two counties, about two hours driving away from northeast of the state capital city Sacramento, with 22 percent contained but still threatening over 10,000 homes, local KLTA 5 news channel reported
Travel
United Airlines adds flights to beach destinations, expecting travel recovery to...
After air travel hit a pandemic high over the July 4th weekend, United Airlines said it plans to add flights to some domestic and international beach destinations over the winter holidays.
Food
Quick Fix: Keep it cool with this summery shrimp pasta salad
Looking for a light pasta salad, I decided to use orzo (rice-shaped pasta) instead of the thicker short cut pastas. It makes a light version of a traditional pasta salad.
Health
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issues vaccination mandate for healthcare workers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Monday that it will require the agency's frontline healthcare workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, making it the first federal agency to mandate compulsory inoculation.
Movie review: ‘Jungle Cruise’ is a disjointed joyride
One surefire way to know a film isn’t working the way it’s intended is if you notice yourself pondering each individual element rather than being swept away by how they’re working together.
