Of all the explanations for Donald Trump’s attempt to occupy Greenland, the most superficially attractive is that the president has dementia. In that case, why not pretend to give it to her? Fly him somewhere that looks green, put on a military parade and tell him that’s it. Senile fantasy fulfilled. Unfortunately, the rot goes … Read more
Most pet owners pamper their pets and will go to almost any extreme to ensure they live long and healthy lives. Our 18-year-old house cat, for example, needs thyroid medication twice a day, which has to be handled with care because it can’t be touched. We put on gloves, use disposable bowls, crush it in … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hundreds of counter-protesters drowned out a far-right activist’s attempt to hold a small rally in support of the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Saturday, as the governor’s office said National Guard troops were mobilized and ready to help law enforcement in the city, although they had not yet been … Read more
Current mortgage rates are below 6%. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell 19 basis points in the past month and is now 5.90%. The 15-year fixed rate fell 16 basis points during that time, now standing at 5.36%. To take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, shop around with multiple mortgage … Read more
Only the bravado of the “art of the deal” could turn a wise purchase into a playground. Lately, the rhetoric coming out of the White House feels less like Thomas Jefferson and more like a high school bully stealing his lunch money. However, America should open its wallet and take Greenland. White House aide Stephen … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers are scrambling to rein in President Donald Trump’s threats to seize control of Greenland, with some showing the most strident opposition to nearly everything the Trump administration has done since taking office. They gave speeches about the importance of NATO last week. They introduced bills to prevent the US from … Read more
By Mahmoud Hasano and Khalil Ashawi TABQA, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Syrian government troops are entering the outskirts of Raqqa and advancing deeper into the country’s northeast, the last bastion of the U.S.-backed Kurdish-led autonomous administration, government officials and security sources said on Sunday. Two Syrian military sources said tanks had begun entering Raqqa, once … Read more
As the harsh reality sets in that Venezuela’s authoritarian regime remains essentially unchanged even without Nicolás Maduro, activists who have spent years fighting for the country’s return to democracy are unsure what the next steps should be. They agree that the country should hold new elections very soon or install retired diplomat Edmundo González — … Read more
The post Rising temperatures down: Heat wave crushes flying fox colonies in Australia appeared first on AZ Animals. Quick pick up Gray and black headed flying foxes flying foxes they died in January 2026 heat wave in the southeast Australia. Thousands of flying foxes died. This is most severe for the grey-headed flying fox, which … Read more
HE NEEDS TO KNOW One woman said she was sent home from her local emergency room after complaining of pain, only to later require surgery for bone spurs in her spine. “Now I feel like because I wasn’t essential and they didn’t act fast enough, I’m left with permanent nerve damage and constant cramps every … Read more