We Americans are an impatient lot. If we must engage in warfare, we would prefer it be wrapped up in weeks, not months, and certainly not years like World War II, Korea and Vietnam. In those wars we had the draft, so more Americans were engaged in fighting and watching their progress, or lack ...
When he ran for president again in 2024, Trump made three promises to the American public: First, he said he'd "secure" the southern border. Most Americans now believe he's gone too far in this. Second, he'd avoid foreign wars. He said: "We've spent $8 trillion in the Middle East, and we're ...
For Alcohol Awareness Month in April, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission is promoting moderation and making responsible choices and informed decisions when it comes to alcohol consumption. “While drinking alcohol is a part of many of our celebrations and times of relaxation, drinking responsibly is crucial for the safety of everyone,” MLCC Chair Kristin Beltzer said in a news release. “During Alcohol Awareness Month, we join with our partners in the alcoholic beverage industry and public health community to highlight the importance of safe and responsible alcohol ...
For a brief window this ... week, Passover and Holy Week, the sacred observances of Jews and Christians, respectively, will overlap. Jews around the world will gather (today) and Thursday evenings for the Seder, which recounts the Exodus from Egypt and God's redemptive hand in history. And ...
While snow may remain on the ground in the region — though fading fast — spring is taking hold. It’s the time of year that brings a host of young wild animals into the world — some, such as red fox and raccoons, may already have litters hidden away. Same with black bears, which give birth while hibernating; a recent video an Upper Peninsula resident posted on Facebook showed a sow with four cubs trailing behind her. So the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public early in the season that wild animals and their young will be on the move in the coming ...
Whatever you think of the war in Iran, there's a separate question — independent of the military merits — that Congress must answer: How will it be paid for? The Pentagon has requested $200 billion to fund the campaign. While circumstances could change the price tag, interest payments on ...
