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22 tips for 2022: Start, and stick with, a new habit

If you're trying to start a habit that you'll actually stick with, try doing something that brings you joy.

Protest against COVID mandates roils Ottawa despite officials' plea for it to end

The so-called "Freedom Convoy" was originally set up to oppose the federal government's vaccine mandate and now participants say they have no plans to leave.

A police car sits in front of the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, on Jan. 16, a day after the hostage incident. Colleyville is among dozens of U.S. cities dealing with the distribution of antisemitic flyers in recent weeks.

Colleyville, Texas, is among dozens of U.S. cities blanketed with antisemitic flyers

Police are investigating the distribution of antisemitic flyers just a month after a gunman took worshippers hostage in a synagogue. Similar materials have been dropped in driveways across the U.S.

A demonstrator, holding a Ukrainian flag, participates in a demonstration called by 70 associations in support of Ukraine on the square of Paris' town hall on Thursday. It has been three weeks since Russia began its assault on Ukraine.

Ukraine appears to have stalled Russia's advance. Here's what that could mean

It's been three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, and while many thought that it would be over quickly, Ukraine is continuing to fend Russia off. Now, some analysts think Ukraine could win the war.

A Russian court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19, according to the Russian state news agency TASS. Griner was detained at a Moscow-area airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges containing hashish oil.

We're not hearing much about jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner. Could that be good?

Media coverage of Griner's arrest on alleged drug charges in Russia has remained somewhat muted. Some say it's because of her skin color, but others say it's part of a bigger strategy to get her home.

The Big Air Shougang venue in Beijing has drawn stares because of the large cooling towers at the site, which stands where a huge steel plant once operated. The steel plant was idled to help ease pollution — but China's reliance on coal for energy continues.

China puts coal plants at full capacity, even as it touts hosting a 'green' Olympics

"Coal supply will be increased and coal-fired power plants" will run at full capacity, the central government said this week.

Julian "Zeus" McClurkin of The Original Harlem Globetrotters talks to fourth and fifth grade students at the Monarch School about how to deal with bullying, San Diego February 8, 2022.

Harlem Globetrotter brings hope to homeless students

Harlem Globetrotter Julian "Zeus" McClurkin helps homeless students at the Monarch School with ways to stop bullying.

Europe's largest nuclear power plant is still occupied by Russian troops

The Ukrainian nuclear power plant that Russia attacked and took over remains occupied by Russian troops. There are fears the Russians could set its sights on Ukraine's remaining nuclear power plants.

WNBA players Courtney Vandersloot of the Chicago Sky (L) and Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury (R), competing during the WNBA Finals in Chicago in Oct. 2021.

Why Brittney Griner was in Russia and what it has to do with U.S. women's basketball

Many WNBA players head overseas to play during the off-season, where they can be paid much more than they earn in the U.S. Griner, who was arrested for allegedly transporting drugs, is one of them.

The House of Representatives kickstarted the process for another short-term government funding bill to avoid a shutdown while negotiations continue on an omnibus bill.

House passes stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown

This is the third stopgap spending bill to keep the federal government afloat since October.

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