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Artificial light interrupts circadian cycle, disturbs sleep

Dear Doctors: We live in Northern California, and every time we have high winds, the electric company shuts off power because of the fire danger. We use candles and lanterns to light the house, and my husband thinks that he sleeps better on those nights. Do you think there’s a connection?

Kremlin not optimistic following talks with US

MOSCOW – The Kremlin said Tuesday the security talks with the U.S. amid tensions over Ukraine have given little reason for optimism, adding that Russia would wait for the outcome of other meetings this week before deciding whether it’s worth to continue negotiations.

US offers $308M in aid for Afghans

WASHINGTON – The United States on Tuesday announced $308 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan, offering new aid to the country as it edges toward a humanitarian crisis since the Taliban takeover nearly five months ago.

Trump wants lawsuits tossed

WASHINGTON – Attorneys for former President Donald Trump and his associates argued Monday that incendiary statements by Trump and others last Jan. 6 prior to the Capitol riot were protected speech and in line with their official duties.

COVID causes 3rd Chinese city to lock down

BEIJING – A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the number confined to their homes in China to about 20 million people. The lockdown of Anyang, home to 5.5 million people, was announced late Monday after two cases of the omicron variant were reported.

Governor looks to target Missouri Sunshine Law

Amending Missouri’s open records law to permit government agencies to withhold more information from the public — and charge more for any records that are turned over — is among Gov. Mike Parson’s priorities for the 2022 legislative session.

As interest rates rise, how do investors keep up?

With all of the negative excitement of 2021, I doubt if many of us are too sad to begin a new year with hopes of improvement. Given the effects of illness and the rise of other uncertainties, I know most of you would not have predicted such a strong rebound in the stock market. Let’s review those results and make some observations about 2022.

Ronald D. McCanless

INDEPENDENCE, MO - Ronald D. McCanless, 84, of Independence, MO passed away January 9, 2022 at Rosewood Health Center. Ron was born August 23,1937, in Maryville, MO to Isaac and Marguerite McCanless. His wife of 54 years, Arlene (Osborne) McCanless, preceded him in death. Both Ron and Arlene are graduates of Richmond High School and were raised in Richmond, MO.

Jaguar starters respond to wake-up call

Blue Springs South girls basketball coach Korey Lower wanted to send a message to his starters. About a minute after senior Seneea Bevley hit a cutting layup to put her team up 37-28 Monday at home against Raymore-Peculiar Monday, the head coach decided to pull all five of his starters and bring in all reserves.