June 2022

Iran says two UN watchdog devices on nuclear site turned off

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran turned off two surveillance devices Wednesday used by U.N. inspectors to monitor the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment, further escalating the crisis over its atomic program as Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers remains in tatters.

Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection

(AP) — Moderna’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work, the company announced Wednesday.

No, you’re not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking

(AP) — It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see.

Court: Armed man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh’s house

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday that an armed man who made threats against Justice Brett Kavanaugh was arrested near the justice’s house in Maryland.

Verlander strikes out 12 as Astros top Mariners 4-1

HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander struck out a season-high 12 in seven sparkling innings, Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Angels lose 13th straight after firing Maddon; Trout injured

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Swapping out their manager didn’t change the Los Angeles Angels’ fortunes Tuesday night.

Yankees hit three homes to beat Twins 10-4 for seventh win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The starting pitching has been so dominant for the New York Yankees this year, it has almost overshadowed another potent offense that leads the major leagues in home runs.

Brees won’t return for NBC’s NFL and Notre Dame coverage

(AP) — Drew Brees is officially done at NBC Sports after one year.

Fiber optic options proposed for Welsh

WELSH — On Tuesday, the town council considered entering into an agreement with FutureMTE to install a fiber optic network to every business and home in town.

A Pod of Pelicans

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These migrating white pelicans were spotted recently at a crawfish pond in Thornwell on their trek back to Canada for mating season. In previous years, the pod of rare pelicans would return to the farm each year, however, the property owner said this was the first time he has seen them since 2018.