NATO leaders promise Zelenskyy more troops, aid; Ukraine says it sank Russian warship Orsk

( CNBC.com ) It’s a day of high-level meetings on Thursday, with an extraordinary NATO summit taking place in Brussels, as well as meetings of EU leaders and the G-7. NATO is expected to commit to “major increases” in troop numbers along its eastern flank, with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg telling CNBC ahead of theContinue reading “NATO leaders promise Zelenskyy more troops, aid; Ukraine says it sank Russian warship Orsk”

Jergens lotion recalled for possible bacterial infection

( CNN.com ) New York (CNN Business) Some types of Jergens moisturizer have been recalled because of possible bacterial contamination. The Food and Drug Administration announced that Jergen’s manufacturer, Kao USA, wants customers to check if they have 3-ounce or 10-ounce products of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer, because they could contain pluralibacter gergoviae. Although the bacteriumContinue reading “Jergens lotion recalled for possible bacterial infection”

Queen Elizabeth Makes ‘Generous Donation’ to Aid Ukrainians Amid Russia’s Invasion

( People.com ) Queen Elizabeth is showing her support for Ukraine. The Disasters Emergency Committee shared in a tweet Thursday that the monarch, 95, made a donation to their Ukraine appeal amid Russia’s invasion of the country. “Many thanks to Her Majesty The Queen for continuing to support the Disasters Emergency Committee and for making a generousContinue reading “Queen Elizabeth Makes ‘Generous Donation’ to Aid Ukrainians Amid Russia’s Invasion”

21 states will see minimum wage increases by January 1

(CNN.com) Workers in 21 states will see a rise in the minimum wage in the new year. As 2022 begins, some states will enact pay bumps ranging from cents to dollars per hour. Many of the increases will go into effect on Saturday, but New York’s is set to begin on Friday. In New York and sevenContinue reading “21 states will see minimum wage increases by January 1”

Man accused of killing mother gets into struggle with officer causing police weapon to discharge at VB hospital

A man accused of murdering his mother got into a struggle with police that resulted in an officer’s handgun discharging at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Friday afternoon. In a release from the Virginia Beach Police, the incident began on Oct. 16 when officers responded to the 2400 block of Loran Court for a welfareContinue reading “Man accused of killing mother gets into struggle with officer causing police weapon to discharge at VB hospital”

Horse patrols temporarily suspended at Haitian migrant camp in Del Rio, Texas

USAToday.com The Biden administration continued to face questions on Thursday about its handling a surge of Haitian migrants crossing the southern border, even after temporarily suspending horse patrols in the area.  Images of horseback patrols pursuing Haitians spread earlier this week, drawing outrage from Republicans and Democrats in Congress as well as the White House. On Thursday, bothContinue reading “Horse patrols temporarily suspended at Haitian migrant camp in Del Rio, Texas”