W. Bush, in return, wrote to Barack Obama: 'There will be trying moments. The critics will rage. Your "friends" will disappoint you. But, you will have an Almighty God to comfort you, a family who loves you, and a country that is pulling for you, including me. No matter what comes, you will be inspired by the character and compassion of the people you now lead. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden says Donald Trump wrote him a ‘very generous letter’ and says he will keep it private until they speak (but White House says that’s NOT ‘a pending call’)
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Two brothers, 1 and 4, burn to death after ‘feckless mum left them by burning stove to warm them up and left the house’
The boys' dad, 23-year-old Vahit Al Alu, was reportedly devastated when he returned home from work to find that his two sons had died inside the burning house. … [Read more...] about Two brothers, 1 and 4, burn to death after ‘feckless mum left them by burning stove to warm them up and left the house’
Five takeaways on Trump decision to suspend nuclear treaty with Russia
The Trump administration on Friday announced long-anticipated plans to stop complying with a Soviet-era arms control pact with Russia, the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.President TrumpDonald TrumpClinton, Bush, Obama reflect on peaceful transition of power on Biden's Inauguration Day Arizona Republican's brothers say he is 'at least partially to blame' for Capitol violence Biden reverses Trump's freeze on .4 billion in funds MORE pinned his decision on Moscow’s years of violating the agreement. Officials from successive administrations have raised the issue in failed diplomatic talks with Russia for more than half a decade, but Moscow has long denied breaching the agreement. … [Read more...] about Five takeaways on Trump decision to suspend nuclear treaty with Russia
Homebuilders’ confidence slips in January in USA
WASHINGTON: U.S. homebuilder confidence in the market for single family homes unexpectedly fell in January, pulled down by surging COVID-19 infections and more expensive lumber, though the housing market remains underpinned by record low mortgage rates.The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market index slipped to a reading of 83 this month from 86. Economists polled by Reuters had expected the index would be unchanged at 86. A reading above 50 means more builders view market conditions as favorable than poor. The index hit an all-time high of 90 in November."Despite robust housing demand and low mortgage rates, buyers are facing a dearth of new homes on the market, which is exacerbating affordability problems," said NAHB chairman Chuck Fowke. "Builders are grappling with supply-side constraints related to lumber and other material costs, a lack of affordable lots and labor shortages that delay delivery times and put upward pressure on home prices."Demand for housing is being driven by cheaper … [Read more...] about Homebuilders’ confidence slips in January in USA
Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel
Some independent experts say the administration should be setting a higher bar for itself than 100 million shots. During flu season, the U.S. is able to vaccinate about 3 million people a day, said Dr. Christopher Murray of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation in Seattle. “Given the number of people dying from COVID, we could and should do more — like what we’re able to do on seasonal flu,” he said. … [Read more...] about Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel
