DECEMBER 30, 2022
Barbara Walters, TV Host dies at 93. - AP
When Barbara Walters was starting her career as a network TV writer in 1961, she received advice from a prominent producer who went on to create “60 Minutes.” Learn production, Don Hewitt said, but don’t try for the camera. Your looks are wrong. That speech impediment is a killer.
Ms....
DECEMBER 30, 2022
The countdown is on to 2023! The new year is bringing new changes to some laws and regulations in the DMV.
Here are some laws are will go into effect on Jan. 1 or later in 2023:
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Minimum wage
The living wage in the District will increase to $16.50 on Jan. 1. On July 1, the District’s minimum wage will increase...
DECEMBER 29, 2022
New Delhi: Amid soaring Covid-19 cases in China, the Union Health Ministry recently warned about a possible coronavirus fourth wave after mid-January adding that the next 40 days will be crucial as the country may witness an uptick in cases, owing to a virus wave in China and the festive season. On a positive note, the Centre...
DECEMBER 29, 2022
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother passed away on Friday at 3:30 am at an Ahmedabad hospital during treatment. She had been admitted to the U. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre on Wednesday but Heeraben Modi, 100, died days later. As the nation mourns the death of the Prime Minister's mother, let's take...
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Stealing automobiles is on the rise around the nation. The thieves may quickly and simply sell the car by driving it to the other end of the nation. Due to a lack of knowledge, individuals pay more than they should for stolen vehicles despite the fact that these cars are offered at a discount. As a result,...
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Travelers wade through fields of unclaimed luggage by the baggage casrousels for Southwest Airlines in Denver International Airport, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Denver. - David Zalubowski
When Marc Kruskol left his Los Angeles-area home last weekend for a cross-country flight he had no idea he'd be back home the next day.
Kruskol had planned to fly with Southwest Airlines to Charlotte,...
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Brazilian striker Pele before playing a friendly soccer match with his club against the French club of "Racing", June 13, 1961 in Colombes, France. - AFP via Getty Images, FILE
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, a three-time World Cup champion who's largely considered to be one of the best players ever, has died. He was 82 years old.
His daughter,...
DECEMBER 27, 2022
President Biden us set to sign the $1.7 trillion government funding bill into law this week. (REUTERS/Leah Millis)
Tucked inside the $1.7 trillion government spending bill set to be signed by President Biden this week are a host of significant retirement reforms, including a series of provisions that experts say is nothing short of a redefinition of the...
DECEMBER 26, 2022
The former CEO of Alameda Research pleaded guilty to seven counts on December 19. Tyler Le, Rebecca Zisser/Insider
Caroline Ellison told a judge she's "truly sorry" for her role in FTX's collapse, per New York Times.
The former CEO of Sam Bankman-Fried's Alameda Research pleaded guilty to seven counts on December 19.
The charges included wire fraud...
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Katrin Park is a freelance writer and a former director of communications with the International Food Policy Research Institute. - submitted photo
Forget the Great Resignation. The shakeup of Generation Z workers, seeking fulfillment and treating their jobs like a game of musical chairs, will sort itself out over time. They have their whole lives ahead of them to find...
