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The Guardian says Trump’s threats regarding Greenland are bullying, not strength

For all Donald Trump’s bluster about restoring American strength, his attempt to bully European allies over Greenland reveals a deeper weakness: coercive diplomacy only works if people are afraid to resist. Increasingly, they aren’t. And that is a good thing. Bullies often back down when confronted – their power relies on fear. Mr Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Europeans unless they acquiesce to his demand to “ purchase ” Greenland has stripped his trade policy bare. This is not about economic security, unfair trade or protecting American workers. It is about ...

Congress has dropped the ball regarding oversight of ICE, DHS

Geraldo Lunas Campos died at a Texas detention center on Jan. 3 while pleading for air as guards choked him, according to a fellow detainee. The local medical examiner’s office is considering classifying his death as a homicide, The Post reports. Yet a spokesperson for the administration tells a different story, contending that Campos attempted to take his own life and died while “violently” resisting staff. This is exactly the sort of case that the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) at the Department of Homeland Security should investigate, so that the public can ...

Temperatures are bitter cold; prep needed

The bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills are expected to last at least several more days and experts are warning local residents to take precautions when venturing outdoors. Wearing the wrong kind of clothing in this kind of weather can have serious consequences. A little planning can make all the difference. Several popular online sites provide similar lists of suggested clothing options to provide optimal. We recommend readers consider them: Down jacket or parka Jackets with deep pockets are nice; you’ll want to be able to easily slide your hands in and out for warmth, even ...

How to punish a president?

High noon: And I dream of President Donald Trump's punishment for 2026 acts alone. Minnesota suffers ugly violence on its streets while NATO faces his threat of seizing Greenland. Throw in a military raid on Venezuela, and there you have it. Seeing the flower-strewn dancing streets in San ...

Week emphasizes being ‘ready before the call’

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Monday through Sunday as Community Risk Reduction Week in Michigan. The week coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is recognized as a National Day of Service. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is highlighting the week as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent avoidable emergencies and strengthen emergency response across the state. CRR Week emphasizes the most effective emergency response begins long before a 911 call is ever made, LARA states in a news release. “Michigan continues to make meaningful progress ...

Amid cold and flu season, check labels on OTC meds

With flu season apparently in full swing, plus colds and COVID in the mix, Aspirus Health Care recommends some caution when reaching for over-the-counter medications to treat whatever bug might have struck. Aspirus Pharmacy Resident Kenneth Yuk reminds the public to review labels carefully for safe use. “People often grab multiple cold and flu products without realizing they contain the same active ingredients,” Yuk said. “That is how accidental overdosing happens, especially when you are trying to treat several symptoms at once.” Choosing the right product starts with ...