Stocks slide further amid Ukraine crisis; S&P in correction
NEW YORK — Stocks closed broadly lower Tuesday after Russia sent forces into Ukraine’s eastern region and the U.S., European Union and U.K. responded with economic sanctions.
IndyCar opens with bright new stars and big expectations
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The stars of IndyCar crowded into Indianapolis Motor Speedway to celebrate an upcoming season of opportunity for America’s open-wheel racing series to further cement its legitimacy and expand its popularity.
New York Yankees to retire Paul O’Neill’s No. 21 on Aug. 21
NEW YORK — Paul O’Neill’s No. 21 will be retired by the New York Yankees — on Aug. 21.
Flight attendants unions want to extend mask mandate on airplanes
Flight attendants want the federal government to extend face mask requirements on commercial airplanes beyond next month’s expiration date, even with pressure growing against mask mandates on planes, airports and elsewhere.
Letters to the Editor: February 23, 2022
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Commentary: To save the MLB season, give fans the deciding vote
In America, spring doesn’t truly begin until the first pitch on opening day. Unfortunately, the Major League Baseball lockout threatens to prolong winter. With players and owners struggling to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, a delayed start to the season seems likely.
Commentary: The pandemic isn’t over. Omicron won’t be the last coronavirus variant to haunt us
Think back to late June 2021, when there was containment of the American COVID-19 pandemic with fewer than 12,000 new cases a day and a total of 15,000 patients in the hospital. There was a declaration of independence from the virus on July 4, just as the delta variant was starting its exponential growth. A major surge ensued, which was followed by yet another one with the omicron variant, peaking with nearly 160,000 people hospitalized and almost 2,700 deaths per day — the most deaths since vaccinations became widely available.
US military responding to helicopter crash on Kauai
HONOLULU — The U.S. military said Tuesday it’s responding to the crash of a contractor’s helicopter on Kauai.
West hits back with sanctions for Russia’s Ukraine actions
BRUSSELS — Responding swiftly to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order sending troops to separatist regions of Ukraine, world leaders hit back with non-military actions Tuesday in hopes of averting a full-blown war in Europe.
