The Hill Articles: January 1, 2022

Americans borrowed record $1.61 trillion to buy homes in 2021 Chicago’s 797 homicides in 2021 highest in 25 years, most of any US city Adams says city ‘will not be controlled by crises’ as COVID cases continue to soar One in three Americans say violence against government sometimes justified: poll Learn the ins and outs of real estate investing for only $20 Kentucky governor declares state of emergency after powerful storm Betty White 100th birthday film to screen across US despite her death France orders indoor masking for children six and older Master American Sign Language for just $20 during the New Year, New You sale Massive sewage spill closes beaches around Los Angeles USDA criticized over new, uniform ‘bioengineered’ label for foods Three still missing after wildfires ripped through Colorado suburbs With Kotlin, builders can create some amazing Android apps — learn how for just over $10 Seven most vulnerable governors facing reelection in 2022 Despite late-year push, Covax falls 1 billion vaccines short of 2021 goal Louisiana judge caught using racial slur has resigned At least 20 states to increase minimum wage starting Saturday Save an extra 20% on premium cybersecurity training this Cyber Week UK health minister calls additional COVID curbs ‘last resort’ amid record cases South Africa’s president bids farewell to Tutu, ‘our moral compass,’ at state funeral Sunday shows preview: Omicron surge continues; anniversary of Jan. 6 attack approaches GOP Rep. Mary Miller announces reelection bid with Trump endorsement Former NFL coach Dan Reeves dead at age 77 2022: The year of Black men Washington archbishop whose archdiocese sued over pandemic restrictions tests positive for COVID-19 Key Trump adviser Bernard Kerik hands Jan. 6 panel trove of documents Winning by a nose in the fight against COVID-19 More than 4,000 flights canceled globally New Year’s Day due to weather, ongoing COVID-19 surge Reinvigorating the UAP legacy of Sen. Harry Reid Study suggests omicron symptoms more mild due to less lung damage Andy Cohen blasts de Blasio during Times Square NYE Thousands rally in Baghdad on anniversary of Soleimani death Biden faces series of minefields in coming year The cruelty of Trump’s Jan. 6 press conference Buttigieg, FAA chief request delay in 5G rollout over airlines’ concerns Pedestal of Robert E. Lee statue in Virginia capital fully removed Hogan, administration found using disappearing messaging app to communicate with staff First Black Manhattan DA sworn in, to take over Trump case Postal Service holiday delivery rate recovers from 2020 Buckle up! 2022 is going to be a big one for the Supreme Court Kim Jong Un places economy, food shortage at center of policy meeting This year, Mike Pence should resolve to become our next president Crowd surge kills 12, injures 15 at Hindu shrine in Kashmir Summit or no summit, democracies still aren’t doing enough to support Iranians’ human rights Pope urges efforts to protect women in New Year’s homily Two wounded, suspect sought in Mall of America shooting Eric Adams sworn-in as New York City mayor in Times Square Will Biden’s 2021 foreign policy failures reverberate in 2022? Biden approves Colorado disaster declaration as wildfires destroy homes Voting rights: The safety pin that holds America together Five questions facing the economy in 2022 Eleven interesting races to watch in 2022