A Denuclearized Peninsula May Birth a Pundit Bond
The column argues that Trump and Kim Jong Un's showy diplomacy mimics a reality TV romance. It notes the lack of detail on denuclearization while speculating this odd pair could shape a future peace. The piece reflects on media framing and political theater surrounding the G7 and Singapore summits.
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A compact reader notes staff roles listing News Editor Sports Editor Editor Asst Managing Editor and two named editors. A biblical quote appears within the text, referencing choosing service between competing gods and declaring a household commitment to the LORD.
Bluefield Looks For 90 Degree Day To Break Lemonade Drought
Bluefield area hopes the first day of summer brings a 90 degree reading at Mercer County Airport as officials recount the long lemonade promotion. The city keeps the tradition alive with the chamber and Lemonade Lassies and Lads ready to celebrate when the mercury hits the target. The last 90 was in 2013, and residents await a break in the drought with optimism for the summer of 2018.
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Eddie” Steele
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West Virginia Anniversary Card from Billy Ball
Billy Ball of Princeton sends birthday message celebrating West Virginia’s 155th statehood anniversary. He cites the motto Mountaineers are always free and echoes a Hazel Dickens song about home and belonging.
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Social Security faces insolvency sooner despite calm headlines
Jason J. Fichtner argues the Social Security trust funds will run dry in 2034 for retirement and 2032 for disability, forecasting a 23 percent benefit cut if inaction continues. He cites a $13.2 trillion 75 year shortfall and a looming $34.3 trillion long term gap, urging bipartisan reforms to protect beneficiaries.
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