Tag: 2022

Generally Unhappy With Course of State, Oregonians Head to Polls for 2022 Primary

OREGON—With the fifth-highest gas prices in the nation and the least popular governor in the country, Oregonians are generally dissatisfied as they head to the polls. According to a February poll conducted by DHM Research, only 18 percent of Oregonians think the state is headed in the right direction. On the issues, Oregon voters are…


Disney Stock Tumbles Amid Fallout From Florida Controversy

Disney stocks have tumbled so far in 2022 as the company waded into Florida’s political arena while Republicans in the state voted to revoke the firm’s self-governing status in the central portion of the state. The stock hit all-time highs in March 2021, trading at $200 per share. But since then, it’s dropped more than a…


Pennsylvania Senate Votes to End Ballot Drop-Boxes

The Pennsylvania Senate this week approved legislation preventing the future use of unsecured ballot drop-boxes. The vote was 29-20, along party lines. Republicans have the majority in the House and Senate. The measure comes after evidence of fraudulent voting methods used in Pennsylvania’s October 2021 general election, documented to Senate members in videos and in…


Marriott, AirBnB, Others See Global Travel Rebounding in 2022

NEW YORK—Marriott and Hilton, two of the biggest U.S. hotel chains, told investors they expect people to resume packing their bags for business and leisure this year at rates not seen since before the pandemic. Hotel and other travel-related companies delivered rosy outlooks in this week’s quarterly results, citing rising vaccination rates and falling COVID-19…


At Least 10 States Pondering 40-Plus Bills Tightening Voter ID Requirements

  In 10 state legislatures across the nation, more than 40 bills proposing new or more stringent voter identification requirements for registration or in-person voting had been introduced as of Feb. 11, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Missouri and Virginia account for 24 of the 40 bills. Missouri lawmakers are pondering…


Biden Insists High Inflation Will Ease by End of 2022

President Joe Biden on Thursday admitted that rising inflation is creating “stress at the kitchen table” and said he believes price pressures will ease by the end of 2022. Responding to the latest Consumer Price Index that shows inflation is reaching highs not seen in decades, Biden issued a statement saying that he believes the…


Beijing Olympics App Records Audio and Collects Data, Revealed by Experts | China Insider With David Zhang

The invasion of privacy is serious. Should we be worried about our data being watched by China? A mobile app riddled with trouble, “My 2022” is mandated for all that attend the Winter Games this week. What will Beijing do with the data collected from the athletes, officials, and journalists there? And how easy is…


7 Ways to Set and Track Goals for Maximum Success in 2022

By Kelly Hyman Goal setting is a common January ritual. Though this month feels like the right time to dive headlong into accomplishment-setting, in my experience it’s actually better suited for reflection and planning, leaving February for taking action. That means, even if you’ve yet to set a goal list for 2022, there’s still time…


Nancy Pelosi Says She’s Running for Reelection in 2022

After months of speculation on her future in Congress, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday announced she is running for reelection. In a video posted online, Pelosi said, “I am running for reelection to Congress and respectfully seek your support,” explaining that she believes her reelection could bolster Democrats’ and President Joe Biden’s agenda….


Why You Should Not Expect Spectacular New Products From Apple as It Readies for the First Major Event of 2022

This year’s first major Apple Inc. event will dish out “appetizers,” with the tech giant reserving major software and hardware announcements for later on, according to Mark Gurman, a leading technology-focused journalist. What Happened Gurman said in the latest version of his newsletter that this year’s first Apple launches would comprise a “range of minor…