Russian strongman Vladimir Putin in a hockey game, St. Petersburg, December 29, 2021 (Mikhail Klimentyev / Kremlin via Reuters) When dictators play sports; when fanatics smash instruments; when Americans flirt with national divorce; when Spielberg directs West Side Story; and more Vladimir Putin is quite an athlete. So is Alexander Lukashenko, the dictator over in…Continue Reading
William F. Buckley Jr. (National Review) With your support, we will continue to do our part, unrelentingly. We’re just hours away from 2022 — but before ringing in the New Year, please consider making a year-end, tax-deductible contribution to National Review Institute! Thanks to the support of thousands of dedicated Americans across the country, NRI…Continue Reading
Less fanaticism, more restraint, and more moderation — not the worst idea for a new year’s resolution. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE T his year, I will celebrate New Year’s Eve by keeping an earlier New Year’s resolution and going to bed at 9 p.m. I recommend it. New Year’s Eve is the worst, anyway — even…Continue Reading
Last year ended as one of the most violent on record for Chicago with more fatal shootings than any year in the last quarter century.The Chicago Police Department reported 797 homicides in the city in 2021, the most in Chicago since 1996 and more than any other city in the country. The 2021 figure was…Continue Reading
The gubernatorial election landscape in 2022 is shaping up to be competitive as Republicans look to flip a number of governors’ mansions across the country.Republicans are feeling momentum after Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn YoungkinGlenn YoungkinSeven most vulnerable governors facing reelection in 2022 Clinton: ‘It is a time for some careful thinking about what wins elections’ Photos…Continue Reading
At least 20 states are beginning the new year by increasing their minimum wages, while Puerto Rico and several cities and counties are also bumping up pay for workers in 2022.A total of 26 states will have minimum wage increases go into effect in 2022, with wage hikes beginning in 22 states on Jan. 1, according to Wolters…Continue Reading
Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, an adviser to former President TrumpDonald TrumpOne in three Americans say violence against government sometimes justified: poll Seven most vulnerable governors facing reelection in 2022 Sunday shows preview: Omicron surge continues; anniversary of Jan. 6 attack approaches MORE, provided the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6…Continue Reading
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 145.40 crore with more than 22 lakh vaccine doses administered on Saturday, the Health Ministry said India reported 22,775 COVID-19 cases on January 1 when for the first time the number of daily cases had crossed the 20,000 mark since October. In all, 1,431 cases of the Omicron variant…Continue Reading
Responding on Twitter, the Delhi Police said taking cognizance of the matter, officials concerned have been directed to take appropriate action The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against unknown persons for allegedly uploading a doctored picture of a woman journalist on a website, officials said on January 2. The journalist had lodged an online…Continue Reading
An infiltration or Border Action Team action was attempted in the Keran Sector of Kupwara district, says Army spokesman. The Pakistan army, in complete breach of the ceasefire understanding, made a bid to carry out a Border Action Team (BAT) attack inside Kashmir near the Line of Control (LoC) on January 1, in which one…Continue Reading