US consumers more confident in August as gas prices dip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Following three straight monthly declines, U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in August as inflation moderated and gas prices fell.
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What spurred the bloody armed clashes in Baghdad?
Samya Kullab Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s long-running power struggle between rival Shiite camps devolved into bloody street violence this week – the culmination of months of simmering tensions and a political vacuum. For 24 hours, loyalists of powerful cleric Muqtada al-Sadr transformed the country’s government Green Zone into a front line, trading fire with security forces and rival militias, and bringing the capital to a standstill.
Danube drought reveals parts of hidden WWII history
Dusan Stojanovic Associated Press PRAHOVO, Serbia (AP) — The worst drought in Europe in decades has not only scorched farmland and hampered river traffic, it also has exposed a part of almost forgotten World War II history: The hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships have emerged from the Danube River as its water levels have dropped. In the middle of the mighty river separating Serbia and Romania near the Serbian port of Prahovo, a rusty hull, a broken mast where the swastika flag used to fly, an upper deck where a command bridge used to be, a barrel that could have been holding fuel — or even explosive materials — lean on a pebblestone dune that has emerged from the water.
Diana’s death stunned the world — and changed the royals
LONDON (AP) — Above all, there was shock. That’s the word people use over and over again when they remember Princess Diana’s death in a Paris car crash 25 years ago this week.
Turkish pop star jailed over joke released to house arrest
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish court on Monday released pop star Gulsen from jail but placed her on house arrest as she awaits trial on charges of “inciting hatred and enmity” for a joke she made about Turkey’s religious schools. Last week, the 46-year-old singer and songwriter, whose full name is Gulsen Colakoglu, was taken away from her home in Istanbul for questioning, and ordered arrested and jailed pending a trial.
Chicken and Bean Salad with Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette
Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced OR ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup red pepper jelly 2 tablespoons white vinegar OR hot sauce 2 tablespoons neutral oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 15½-ounce can black-eyed peas OR kidney beans OR black beans, rinsed and drained 3 cups shredded cooked chicken Stir together the scallions, jelly, vinegar, oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the beans, stir and let stand for about 10 minutes.
Provenance
If your plants haven’t been thriving (barring the hot, dry summer), could it be grasshoppers? They just took out my two hyacinth beans. Could it be provenance? Steve Bieberich from the Sunshine Farm and Nursery in Clinton, OK discussed ‘Provenance’ in the August 18th’ Shackelford Webinar Series.
TODAY
Today is the 243rd day of 2022 and the 72nd day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: IA - was found.
“Nattering nabobs of negativity…”
OKLAHOMA CITY – I am sure we all agree the break in political commercials for a few weeks before the November General Election is a welcome reprieve from the unrelenting negativity. The persistent negative ads by candidates and special interests on their behalf seemed to reach new heights… or lows, depending on your perspective.
Josephine Ned
Josephine Ned, age 72, passed away on August 25, 2022, in Ardmore, Okla. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in The Chapel at Griffin ~ Hillcrest Funeral Home with Pastor Stanley Shomo Officiating.