Archives for July 2022

Hundreds of people have been killed in Afghanistan since the Taliban overran the country nearly a year ago, even though security on the whole has improved since then, the United Nations said in a report Wednesday. … [Read more...] about U.N. slams killings, rights abuses under Afghanistan's Taliban

The European Commission wants member countries to curtail gas use by 15% until next spring in preparation for Russia cutting off the supply. … [Read more...] about EU draws up energy plan in case of Russian gas cutoff, urges its members to cut use by 15%

For months, motorists have felt the pain of high gasoline prices. Many may not know that they're also absorbing the impact of much costlier diesel fuel. That's because the goods consumers buy - from cereal and orange juice to Amazon deliveries of diapers - are delivered by trucks, trains or ships that run on diesel. … [Read more...] about Sky-high diesel prices squeeze truckers, farmers, consumers

Officials are urging caution as a heat wave that blanketed the south-central U.S. creeps into the Northeast and threatens temperatures into the 90s, if not higher. … [Read more...] about Northeast officials tell residents to prepare for oppressive heat

The White House is reportedly overhauling its press shop as President Biden tries to break through with voters ahead of the midterm elections. … [Read more...] about White House eyeing press shop shakeup as Biden tries to boost fortunes: Report