On Tuesday, 21 states filed a suit to end the federal mandate requiring people to wear masks when traveling on most modes of public transportation, including airplanes and buses. The mandate was extended through April 18. The plaintiff named includes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Transportation Security Administration, the Department of Health […]
Month: March 2022
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Loudoun County and the Town of Middleburg are proposing to increase property tax levies, mostly based on reports of an increase in property value assessments controlled and assessed by the County. Loudoun County justifies the tax increase based on inflation and 10-25% increase in property values from 2020-2021; Loudoun is currently entertaining at least 2-3% […]
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Tornado Batters New Orleans
On Tuesday, an unusually strong tornado landed on the eastern suburbs on New Orleans, The Governor of Louisiana, John Bel Edwards gave a brief statement, that while the people of New Orleans have become familiar with rebuilding after tragedy, it is never easy. The area has experienced significant weather patterns in recent years, almost every […]
Amidst Putin’s strict censorship laws, one man and his newspaper is seeking to keep the truth alive. Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov is the editor of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta convened an emergency staff meeting almost immediately after Putin invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Muratov has never hidden his sadness over the invasion […]
Russian ultimatum has been rejected by Pres. Zelensky, who said he would never agree to an ultimatum from Russia or surrender Ukraine’s cities. Moscow is seeking some sort of strategic victory in Ukraine, and it issued a warning to the leaders remaining in Mariupol: feel or face further attacks. The leaders of Mariupol have also […]
Those who study Putin have reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely is experiencing severe anger regarding the recent invasion of Ukraine. Invasion of Ukraine has been highly unsuccessful for Putin, with economic sanctions on Russia and Belarus, the near worthlessness of the Ruble, and Russia itself becoming a pariah on the international ground. However, […]
[Royalty Free image of Pres. Volodomyr Zelensky from Dreamtime.com] On Wednesday, March 16, President Zelensky spoke to members of Congress seeking support, specifically to block Russia from Ukrainian airspace, a no-fly zone. Pres. Zelensky explained that Ukraine has been struggling in the past 8 years, and that this could be crucial to the survival of […]
While 400+ companies have seized business activities in Russia in light of the recent invasion, there are apparently still businesses operating in Russia. This is the list: Koch Industries Brawny paper towels Dixie cups Quilted Northern toilet paper Vanity Fair napkins Georgia-Pacific lumber Reebok Authentic Brands Group (owns Aeropostale, Eddie Bauer, Brooks Brothers and Nine […]
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Ukraine and Russia Talks on Hold
Russia recently attacked a military facility 15 miles from the border of Poland, a NATO member. Since then, talks between Ukraine and Russia has been on hold until tomorrow. Sending aid to battle-worn Ukraine has been difficult, including cities like Mariupol and Kyiv has been difficult, especially since there are reports of Russian attacks even […]