Yavoriv is a town and military base in Western Ukraine about 50 miles from the Polish border. The complex there was used pre-war by the American military to train Ukrainians. The Americans left when Russia invaded the country. According to a CNN report, however, Russia may well think the Americans are still there and that Russians are fighting against NATO soldiers on Ukrainian soil.
Early voting began Monday for local elections and two proposed constitutional amendments relating to property tax reductions. Early voting continues through Tuesday, May 3, with election day on Saturday, May 7.
McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos has urged the Biden Administration to reconsider the announced plan to lift Title 42 protections on May 23. Given the continued threat of COVID-19, especially with the spread of the BA.2 variant, Mayor Villalobos encouraged President Joe Biden to prioritize the health and safety of Americans.
We’re hearing wonderful stories about the effects of sanctions on the Russian economy, but those accounts don’t always ring true. Cabbages there, for example, now cost 500 percent more than they did a few weeks ago, but lemons are cheaper now.
I’m steeped in Mafia lore, that’s what I am, so I know a Mafia boss when I see one acting in the ways that a mob boss acts – with complete authority; and if you don’t like it, tough.
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