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Be safe in winter driving

Although everyone knew it was around the corner, the arrival of measurable snow over the weekend comes as something off a shock, albeit a modest one, to veteran Superiorland motorists. Still, seasoned police will tell you to count on a couple of snowstorms before people slow down and once again get the hang of getting around, safely, on snow-covered roads. Because of that, the National Safety Council puts out the following list of common sense tips to stay safe on the roadways this winter: ● Test your battery; battery power drops as the temperature drops ● Make sure the cooling ...

Driving while drowsy can be a deadly combination

As daylight hours dwindle and the winter season approaches, drivers can find themselves battling fatigue and drowsiness while behind the wheel of a vehicle. This puts not just the driver in danger but those around them in the vehicle and sharing the road, according to Emplify Health by Bellin. This is national Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, when experts warn that operating a motor vehicle under such conditions can have dangerous, even deadly, consequences. Dr. Brad Burmeister, an emergency physician at Emplify Health by Bellin, said in a news release that drowsy driving poses a ...

The Boston Globe on the War on Drugs, domestically and abroad

When the Trump administration’s war on drugs came to Franklin, N.H., the coordinated raids — complete with flash-bang grenades — were touted as targeting operatives of Mexico’s feared Sinaloa Cartel and netted 27 arrests in the town. The raids tallied 171 arrests throughout New England, and more than 600 worldwide, and were announced on social media by the US Drug Enforcement Administration under the hashtag #SinaloaCrackdown2025. “These results demonstrate the full weight of DEA’s commitment to protecting the American people,” DEA Administrator Terrance Cole insisted in ...

Author of ‘Art of the Deal’ needs to negotiate to keep health insurance, food assistance

President Trump has played fast and loose with federal law during the current government shutdown to fund the things he considers important. He has found ways to pay military service members and FBI agents. He has distributed tariff revenues to women with small children and arranged billions of dollars in financial support for Argentina. He has even ordered the Interior Department to keep federal lands open for hunting. And what has Mr. Trump refused to fund? As the shutdown enters its second month, the president still will not agree to an extension of the federal tax credits that ...

AAA warns about dangers including deer, darkness

As autumn settles in and darkness comes earlier, AAA urges Michigan drivers to stay alert for seasonal traffic hazards that can make roads more dangerous. “From unpredictable weather to increased wildlife activity, fall presents unique challenges that demand extra caution,” Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson for AAA — The Auto Club Group, said in a news release. Common seasonal traffic safety hazards can include: • Slick roads: Rain and fallen leaves can create slippery roads, reducing traction and increasing stopping distances. Reduce your speed to increase safety. • Fog: ...

There’s a slippery slope that is gerrymandering

The gerrymandering doom spiral is gaining downward momentum, exactly as expected. Virginia is poised to become the second state, after California, where Democrats will seek to unravel reforms that took redistricting out of the hands of partisans. That's in response to similar Republican power grabs in other states — especially Texas, where the GOP kicked off the nationwide partisan warfare this summer in a shortsighted attempt to protect its slim House majority. Democrats currently control six of Virginia's 11 congressional seats, accurately reflecting the commonwealth's evenly ...