The Bureau of Parks and Lands Allagash Wilderness Waterway is continuing its Visiting Artist Program. The program’s goal is to immerse a visual artist in the AWW wilderness to interpret and share their experience through their art. The selected artist will receive: • Rustic cabin lodging on the Waterway for two weeks during August; • […]
2022
Ukraine intends to develop air-to-air combat drones
Kyiv has some 1,400 drones, already, mostly for reconnaissance.
New York Rep.-elect Santos investigated for lying about his past
The Republican admits lying about his heritage, education and professional pedigree as he campaigned.
Floods in Philippines leave 29 dead, dozens missing
Over 86,000 people are still in emergency shelters after bad weather disrupted Christmas celebrations.
Nord Stream 2 pipeline firm gets 6-month stay of bankruptcy
The company’s stay is extended from Jan. 10 through July 10.
Iraq prime minister orders crackdown on trademark violations
For example, a chain of fake Starbucks operates under the international coffee company’s logo in Baghdad.
Wisconsin radio magnate Duey ‘Duke’ Wright dies at 83
He built Midwest Communications into a nine-state operation.
Tesla on rocky ride in worst year ever
Shares in the electric vehicle maker are down nearly 70% since the start of 2022.
Stocks slide in worst year for S&P 500 since 2008
The index is headed for a roughly 20% drop for 2022, even as profits and margins for companies have hit record heights.
NFL notebook: Raiders bench Carr, name Stidham starter
Derek Carr will be inactive for Las Vegas and former New England backup Jarrett Stidham will start the final two games for the Raiders.