Gardener's mailbag: Why is my tree losing leaves?

Herald Democrat— By Neil Sperry Special to the Herald Democrat Dear Neil: I’ve lost large chunks of bark off my Mexican white oak in just six weeks.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Washington Examiner—TikTok’s true intentions are belied by the hundreds of billions it’s leaving on the table. Contrary to the claims of TikTok itself, a new law does not ban the social media behemoth outright from the country. That's what lawmakers said was contained in the measure that President Joe Biden signed recently, along with military aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Rather, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act Contrary to the claims of TikTok itself, a new law does not ban the social media behemoth outright.

TheBlaze—Biden’s bend to trans activism leaves women’s sports in turmoil. Over the past year, I’ve had numerous conversations with people, including family members, who believe the whole transgender issue is a big old nothing-burger. They say it’s just another political football used to score points with the right to drum up rage and, ultimately, votes. I wish that were true. In its never-ending genuflection to extreme activists, the Biden administration continues to undo years of women’s rights efforts with the single stroke of a pen. Late last week, Biden, in...

SiliconBeat—A’s lose to Yankees; Kotsay not happy with umpire’s wide strike zone. Paul Blackburn and the Athletics could not overcome a tough first inning on Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees