Archives for August 2022

President Biden on Tuesday signed the ratification of Finland and Sweden's membership in NATO, offering what he said was "proof" that the Western alliance's "door remains open to countries in Europe," despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's warning against further expansion. … [Read more...] about Biden OKs NATO membership for Finland, Sweden in rebuke to Putin

A new scientific study suggests that some spiders are capable of a state similar to a human's rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which allows us to dream. … [Read more...] about New scientific study suggests some spiders enter sleep state similar to humans

House Democrats are set to vote on their latest complicated spending bill later this week. The "Inflation Reduction Act" includes $80 billion to hire 87,000 IRS agents. … [Read more...] about Republicans do the math on spending bill, IRS agents

Public health officials are grappling with how far to go in advising gay men to alter their sexual behavior as the monkeypox virus predominately spreads through their social networks but is a threat to anyone. … [Read more...] about Monkeypox outbreak sparks debate over guidance on sexual behaviors

Inflation is going to add over $1 billion to the U.S. Postal Service budget, necessitating a request for another rate increase in January, but the service is well prepared for the November election, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday. … [Read more...] about USPS to request rate increase due to inflation, postmaster says