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Biden’s cancer: Do not settle for a White House doctor
The recent announcement about former President Joe Biden having terminal prostate cancer is mind-blowing. The cancer is in his bones, so yes, it is terminal. He might live a couple of years, depending on how far it has progressed. This week, I have been wondering if the cancer is already in his brain and if
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Cutting LIHEAP is a deadly blow to Eastern Kentucky
BY CHRIS WOOLERY By any measure, the economy of Eastern Kentucky and the wider Appalachian region is struggling. The collapse of the coal industry, the opioid crisis, and the recurring natural disasters have left scars that are slow to heal. Families and individual households trying to make ends meet rely on an array of federal
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Airline, weather and water problems
Air traffic controllers have been using outdated equipment for decades. Some Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facilities are over 50 years old. The Government Accountability Office reported that 51 of 138 air traffic control systems are unsustainable due to age and outdated functionality. Equipment upgrades have been delayed for at least a decade. Modernization plans are
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Community college: Think about it
Parents and high school seniors should seriously talk about community college or even a trade school. Community college is not an exciting, exotic choice, but it can be the better choice in the long run. The national average in-state tuition for community college is $4,847 per year. Costs vary a bit depending on classes and
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Sci-fi gadgets that became reality
If you are a fan of the original “Star Trek” television series, you may remember the “communicator” they used. It was a handheld device that allowed them to talk back and forth from almost anywhere. It sort of looked like our early flip-phone cell devices. Fast forward to today and just a few years ago
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Honor labor and love of mothers
On this Mother’s Day, we turn our attention to the women whose quiet strength sustains families and communities. Motherhood is not a role confined to biology or tradition. The calling takes countless forms, all grounded in a devotion to others. It is the grandmother stepping in when needed, the foster mother embracing children as her
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Can you live without China’s junk?
What does China export to the United States? Items include electronics, machinery, furniture, bedding, clothing, footwear, toys, cars, motorcycles, medical equipment, needles and catheters. There is of course more. These and other products are a big part of the over $48.83 billion in exports China sent to the U.S. in December 2024 alone. For the
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Mom and the alien bug
BY VICKI LOVERN A few years before my mom passed away, she stumbled upon an alien bug sunning itself on her front porch. After a sun-filled Fourth of July, she stared down at the eerily cute creature and wondered if the heat of the day was causing her to hallucinate. It was both cute and
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‘Skip the Line’
BY JIM GRAY Every day, Kentuckians rely on the services of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – from maintaining the roads they travel to issuing the licenses that allow them to drive, operate businesses and more. We hear the frustration when things don’t work as expected. And even though there are reasons for these challenges, we
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Conspiracy theories that were false
It is fascinating how a story that is not true can become real among conspiracy theorists. It has happened for years but can be more prominent in today’s world with social media and the internet. I am sure many of you my age are Beatles fans. One of the first conspiracy theory claims I recall
