Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a searing criticism of Western inaction against Russian aggression on Saturday, arguing that Ukraine has acted as a “shield” for the past eight years and that Europe’s security architecture has utterly failed.Why it matters: Zelensky’s closely watched address to the Munich Security Conference came just one day after President Biden…Continue Reading

1/5 Gold medalist Alexander Bolshunov of the Russian Olympic Committee celebrates his win in the men’s 30-kilometer freestyle mass start cross-country skiing final at the 2022 Winter Games on Saturday in Zhangjiakou, China. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI | License Photo Feb. 19 (UPI) — Russians Alexander Bolshunov and Ivan Yakimushkin earned respective Olympic gold and…Continue Reading

1/5 Alex Ferreira of the United States competes in the freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the 2022 Winter Games on Saturday in Zhangjiakou, China. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI | License Photo Feb. 19 (UPI) — Team USA skiers David Wise and Alex Ferreira claimed respective silver and bronze medals in the 2022 Winter Games freestyle…Continue Reading

An evidence photo provided by the Justice Department allegedly shows Woo gang member Romean Brown posing with a pile of cash stolen from COVID-19 unemployment insurance funds. Photo courtesy Justice Department Feb. 18 (UPI) — Federal authorities have charged 11 members of a New York City gang for a scheme to steal $4.3 million in…Continue Reading

We love an elaborate toast. Toast with tomatoes gently warmed in ginger-scallion butter. Swedish shrimp toast bursting with dill and topped with roe. Toast with kimchi and cream cheese drizzled with chili oil. But a simple slice of good, toasted bread slathered with butter and jam is undeniable. Our only quibble is that most jams…Continue Reading

Ruiz Hot Dogs Los Chipilones in Tucson, AZ on December 16th, 2021Photograph by Cassidy AraizaRuiz Hot Dogs Los ChipilonesTucson’s beloved Sonoran hot dog is wrapped in bacon and topped with diced tomato, raw onion, grilled onion, pinto beans, mayo, mustard, and green salsa on a slightly sweet bun. With so many toppings, execution varies dramatically.…Continue Reading

What’s better than a good recipe? When something’s so easy you don’t need one. In It’s That Simple, we’ll talk you through the dishes and drinks we make with our eyes closed. Today, cheesy croutons.I never thought I would become a strong advocate for keeping a large batch of homemade croutons on hand. A crouton…Continue Reading