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Trump’s diesel deal with Putin will help fuel war on Ukraine

The world misses Lindsey Graham, and never more than now as President Donald Trump sides more decidedly with Vladimir Putin in his war against Ukraine and Europe. The late senator might have been able to persuade the President to avoid this moral and strategic mistake. Mr. Trump announced late Friday that the U.S. will buy up to 4.8 million tons (nearly 36 million barrels) of Russian diesel fuel in stages. That includes an “immediate” supply of 300,000 tons, another 500,000 in November, and one million “immediately thereafter.” The delivery of another three million tons is ...

Being aware of ‘Move Over Law,’ farm vehicles on road

The Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers this month about what they should do if they come across a first responder or motorist stopped on the side of the road, or a farm vehicle moving slowly. This week, WSP troopers in every region will place extra emphasis on enforcing Wisconsin’s Move Over Law. Troopers will also take steps to educate motorists by handing out informational flyers to those who get stopped for violating the law. The increased enforcement and education efforts will lead into National Move Over Day, set for Saturday. Over the past five years, 128 people in ...

Tips to avoid scams during Medicare Open Enrollment

Older adults should be on the lookout this time of year for scams and high-pressure sales tactics during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period, which starts Thursday and extends through Dec. 7, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services advised. “The Medicare Open Enrollment period is an important time for Michigan older adults to review their health insurance and prescription drug coverage options,” DIFS Director Anita Fox said in a news release. “Unfortunately, it also opens the door for bad actors ...