WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that he is issuing a letter of censure to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the lawmaker’s participation in a video calling for troops to resist illegal orders. Hegseth said the censure was “a necessary step in the process” for proceedings that could lead to … Read more
For former history teacher Jonathan Carley, it must have felt like the walls closed in on him in an instant when the police, looking for a bogus Royal Navy officer, came knocking on the door of his large clifftop home. Inside, officers discovered a clean military uniform, medals and a ceremonial sword – a weapon … Read more
Retirees may know that Medicare doesn’t cover inpatient hospital costs forever, because Medicare Part A covers the first 60 days of the cost for time spent in the hospital after you’ve reached your deductible. Beginning on day 61, beneficiaries must pay a daily coinsurance amount. For very long hospitalizations, patients may ultimately be responsible for … Read more
After the holiday glow wears off, the presents have been opened, and the credit card bills arrive, you may be ready for a financial reset. January is a natural time to adopt new financial habits, but if your to-do list is long, it can be difficult to know where to start. Below, we’ll explore the … Read more
The author (right) with her friend and driving partner Holly Wheeler in January 2022. Photo courtesy of Casey Patrick I called my boyfriend and told him what happened. I didn’t tell him in person because we lived 1,000 miles apart and were rarely in the same room. The incident involved a man riding a bicycle … Read more
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — When Tafara Muvhevhi, a driving instructor in Zimbabwe, started work 16 years ago, his job was simple: to learn the road code and prepare students to pass their driving test. Today, his priorities have changed. His main concern is no longer just the exam, but whether his students will survive on … Read more
LAS VEGAS (AP) — With the start of the New Year almost behind us, it’s time again for the annual CES trade show to shine a light on the latest tech companies plan to deliver in 2026. The multi-day event, organized by the Consumer Technology Association, kicks off this week in Las Vegas, where advances … Read more
ALTADENA, Calif. (AP) — “DANGER: Lead Work Zone” reads a sign on the front door of an Altadena home. “May affect fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to the central nervous system.” Block after block there are reminders that the contaminants still persist. House cleaners, hazardous waste workers and homeowners come and go wearing … Read more
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Hundreds of people marched in silence Sunday to honor the victims of a New Year’s Eve bar fire in the Swiss alpine resort of Crans-Montana that left 40 dead and many seriously injured. Somber mourners, many with bloodshot eyes, silently filed out of the chapel to organ music after the hour-long … Read more
Anxiety is a very normal but very unwanted feeling. Most of us would choose not to experience that if we could In some ways, it’s like a smoke alarm, said Natasha Reynolds, a psychotherapist at Bloom Psychology & Wellness in Toronto. This smoke detector alerts you to real danger and lets you get out of … Read more