Month: August 2023
Samuel Wurzelbacher, who became ‘Joe the Plumber’ after confronting Obama, dies at 49
Wurzelbacher was thrust into the political spotlight after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. He had been battling pancreatic cancer. (Image credit: Jae C. Hong/AP)
Read MoreGreece authorities reinforce firefighting forces to tackle massive blaze in the country’s northeast
Greek authorities have reinforced firefighting forces in the northeastern part of the country where a massive deadly wildfire was burning for a 10th day with no signs of abating.
Read MoreAs labor movements spread nationwide, White House highlights how administration is helping unions
Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding his first re-election campaign rally at a Pennsylvania union hall in June, declaring: “I’m proud to be the most pro-union president in American
Read MoreThere’s More Than Meets the Eye to Ramaswamy’s Climate Comment
Vivek Ramaswamy, the entrepreneur turned politician, constructed his climate comment at last week’s Republican debate very precisely. “The climate agenda is a hoax,” he said to the raucous audience. For years, many Republicans, most notably Donald Trump, have claimed that
Read MoreSpanish football federation calls for president to resign over World Cup kiss
The Spanish football federation has called for its president Luis Rubiales to resign following his controversial kiss at the Women’s World Cup final.
Read MoreHawaiian Electric Denies Causing Lahaina Fire
The local utility blamed firefighters for an inadequate response, in a public response to a lawsuit filed last week by Maui County blaming it for the blaze.
Read MoreBiden White House dodges on recommendation Americans stop at two beers a week – Fox News
Biden White House dodges on recommendation Americans stop at two beers a week Fox News
Read MoreBiden White House dodges on recommendation Americans stop at two beers a week – Fox News
Biden White House dodges on recommendation Americans stop at two beers a week Fox News
Read More‘A Guest in the House’ rests on atmosphere, delivering an uncanny, wild ride
Though inscrutabilities persist in the plot of Emily Carroll’s new adult horror graphic novel, the chilling ambiance makes this book one worth visiting. (Image credit: First Second )
Read MoreU.S. Stocks Advance for Second Consecutive Session
Major stock indexes kick off the week with broad-based gains, recouping some losses from the summer stock-market slide.
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