Multiple tornadoes and thunderstorms that struck the Great Plains an upper Midwest on Dec. 15 were the result of a rare event called a derecho, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center. It wa the first on record in December in th United States.
A few years ago, I wrote in this space about whether it made sense to buy U.S.-manufactured tools and products even at higher prices than imports. Time has marched on. I now wonder about our future as a viable independent nation.
I appreciate the attempt to put the best face on the sale of Cerner to Oracle, but mergers and acquisitions have real costs as well as theoretical benefits. Cerner is one of Kansas City’s two Fortune 500 companies and its largest private employer.
ROME – Pope Francis has denounced domestic violence against woman as “nearly satanic” and said parents should never slap their children. Francis made the comments in a televised encounter with an abused woman who recently fled her home with her four children.
MINNEAPOLIS – A jury resumed deliberations Tuesday in the trial of the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who says she meant to use her Taser instead of her gun when she shot and killed Black motorist Daunte Wright.
Missouri’s best player will not suit up for the Tigers’ final game of the season. Star running back Tyler Badie will not play in the Armed Forces Bowl on Wednesday, coach Eli Drinkwitz told reporters Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas.
The NFL’s decision to reduce COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic, vaccinated players could signal a trend for pro sports leagues and provide an example for society to follow heading into 2022. Despite a rising number of positive cases that forced three games to be rescheduled over the weekend, the NFL, in cooperation with the players’ union, agreed on Saturday to scale back testing for vaccinated players.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Mark Kotsay has been hired to replace Bob Melvin as manager of the Oakland Athletics, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement said Monday night.
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Browns were dealt another tough blow when defensive end Takk McKinley tore his Achilles tendon in Monday night’s loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and will miss the remainder of the season.
Today’s sports broadcast highlights Wednesday’s Television • NBA G League: Winter Showcase: Texas vs. College Park, 1 p.m., ESPN News (Comcast 102) • College basketball: Diamond Head Classic: Liberty vs.