Archives for August 2022

China's response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan was anything but subtle - dispatching warships and military aircraft to all sides of the self-governing island democracy, and firing ballistic missiles into the waters nearby. … [Read more...] about China's response to Pelosi visit a sign of future intentions

An Arizona judge will hear arguments Friday on the state's request to allow prosecutors to enforce a near-total ban on abortions under a law that has been blocked for nearly 50 years under a now-overruled U.S. Supreme Court ruling, … [Read more...] about Arizona judge to hear state request to enforce abortion ban

Millions of people in the United States will be spared from big increases in health care costs next year after President Joe Biden signed legislation extending generous subsidies for those who buy plans through federal and state marketplaces. … [Read more...] about Biden bill to help millions escape higher health care costs

Hydroelectric turbines may stop turning. Las Vegas and Phoenix may be forced to restrict water usage or growth. Farmers might cease growing some crops, leaving fields of lettuce and melons to turn to dust. … [Read more...] about Crisis looms without big cuts to over-tapped Colorado River

Troubled by the number of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients showing up at his hospital, the French doctor logged on to Facebook and uploaded a video urging people to get vaccinated. … [Read more...] about Anti-vax group in Europe thrives online, thwarts tech effort