I watched a news story on television last week on the S.S. United States a once proud queen of the sea. more

Have you noticed that over the last few years, no one bats an eye when they make rude comments on social media or, for that matter, face-to-face? more

My father is rolling over in his grave. more

I’ve backed President Donald Trump when I thought he was right. But that doesn’t mean he’s above criticism when he’s wrong. more

There are more than 283 million cars in use in the United States. Inside that gigantic number are more than 60 car makers and 1,200 different models. But only about 10 paint colors are used, and more than 70 percent of all those cars are black, white, gray, or silver. more

According to the news, many people working for the government are getting fired these days, which is a shame. more

A little girl nicknamed Sparrow, who was rescued from Afghanistan in 2019 by U.S. Army Rangers, is part of a controversy between the U.S. State Department, Al Qaeda, the Taliban, the Rangers and her adoptive parents — a controversy that may wrench her from her adoptive U.S. parents sending her back to Afghanistan, and Taliban rule. more

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Medical fentanyl can be a Godsend to people who suffer constant pain, such as cancer patients. But the illegal version is another story. more

Shall we begin today with the story in which Elon Musk’s band of miscreants fired the people in charge of our nuclear weapons? After they realized what they had done (I don’t know who had the courage to tell them), they tried to say, “Shane, come back!” but couldn’t. They had deleted the employees’ identifying information – names, phone numbers, e-mails – you know, anything that would help them locate the people with this specialized knowledge about our national security (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g3nrx1dq5o). more

Freedom. America was built on the idea of freedom. It was built on the lives of those who sacrificed everything so we could remain free. So, what's happened to us? more

Author’s note: Much of the information in this article comes from Michael Cassity’s history of Sedalia titled Defending a Way of Life. more

Sometimes I like to go back to my Navy days and write about something that happened when I was a young sailor. more

As a physician living and practicing in Sedalia, I am privileged to treat many patients in this city and surrounding communities. One of the areas of focus is sleep disorders. The most common sleep disorder I encounter is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is when the airway becomes partially or completely blocked during the night and can lead to pauses in breathing or shallow breathing. more

I don't like bullies. more

This past Wednesday was Abraham Lincoln’s 216th birthday. Next Monday, we will observe a federal holiday in honor of George Washington’s birthday. more

The speed at which a group of unelected men is dismantling our government is head-spinning – which is probably the point. Speed means that we can’t catch up, and at least some things will get by us. more

Access to affordable, high-quality child care is not just a family issue — it’s an economic imperative. more

Discovering love again is sometimes very difficult. In the story, “Fiddler on the Roof,” there is a scene in which Tevye, the husband, is asking his wife, Golde, “Do you love me?” It goes like this: more

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in a romantic evening with a glass of exquisite wine. Whether you prefer a bold red, a crisp white, or a sparkling champagne, choosing the right wine can enhance the intimacy and joy of the celebration. more