Daily Archives: 02/15/2021


Frigid Arctic Air, Winter Storms Grip Much of US

Much of the United States was in the icy grip of an “unprecedented” winter storm on Monday as frigid Arctic air sent temperatures plunging, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations, making driving hazardous and leaving millions without power in Texas.Texas Governor …


Seals Stage Comeback on France’s Northern Coast

Crowds of seals lie on the sand, some wriggling towards the water, on the northern French coast where they are staging a comeback. Drone images show around 250 wild grey seals, adults and cubs, frolicking at low tide near the town …


Winter Weather, Record Cold Grips Much of Central-Southern US

More than 150 million people in the central and southern United States were under winter storm warnings or advisories Monday, with record-breaking cold temperatures gripping the nation from the Gulf of Mexico to the Canadian border.   The south-central state …


WHO Grants Emergency Approval to 2 AstraZeneca Vaccines 

The World Health Organization announced Monday that it has approved two versions of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, a move that will boost global supplies in the coming weeks. AstraZeneca-SKBio in South Korea and the Serum Institute of India …


Good Dogs! 20 Years of Covering Westminster Kennel Club Show

To every sport, there’s a season, a spot on the calendar that fans mark for the big event. World Series, October. College hoops, March. Indy 500, Memorial Day. For dog owners, it’s right around Valentine’s Day. That’s when they normally …


In US, Line Between Politics, Entertainment Increasingly Blurred

The line between politics and entertainment is increasingly blurred in America, where a former reality TV star recently served as president and entertainment has become more political. The content people choose to watch and listen to reflects a politically divided …