The Big Lift is a 1950 drama film shot in black-and-white on location in Berlin, Germany, that tells the story of “Operation Vittles,” the 1948–1949 Berlin Blockade, through the experiences of two U.S. Air Force sergeants (played by Montgomery Clift and Paul Douglas). Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original…

Stablecoins are usually described as the remedy to the volatility of cryptocurrencies. However, Michael S. Barr, vice chair for Supervision for the U.S. Federal Reserve is worried they could “pose a risk to the financial stability” of the country. Barr said it is important to get the regulatory framework right. “The President’s Working Group report…

China’s economy is shrinking and financial risks increasing under the impact of “zero-COVID” policies and regional lockdowns across the country. On March 25 the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) established the country’s first financial stability fund. Supplied by China’s banks and other institutions, the fund is intended to help shield the country from…

The tech space has spearheaded the market sell-off seen since the start of the year, as evident from the more than 20 percent drop for The Invesco QQQ Trust in the year-to-date period. A host of negative catalysts have worked in unison to plot the downfall of this market-leading sector. It now appears that the negative…

Knee replacement surgery is increasingly common among people over 80 sidelined with knee pain, and the procedure isn’t as hazardous for them as often assumed. That’s the main message from a new study of more than 1.7 million seniors who underwent knee replacement surgery. The findings come as no surprise to Dr. Thomas Fleeter, whose…

The first step toward heart health is understanding your risk of heart disease. Your risk depends on many factors, some of which are changeable and others that are not. Risk factors are conditions or habits that make a person more likely to develop a disease. These risk factors may be different for each person. Preventing heart…

“Sugar-free” might sound healthy, but a new study hints that people who consume a lot of artificial sweeteners may face a slightly higher cancer risk. Experts stressed that the findings do not prove sugar substitutes are the culprit. But they said it is wise for people to limit not only added sugars, but also the processed foods…

An Australian mother is calling for better advice for parents and for long-term health studies on mRNA COVID-19 vaccines after her 12-year-old son was hospitalised with life-threatening pericarditis within hours of getting the jab. Nat’s eldest son, whose name The Epoch Times is not disclosing to protect his privacy, was a “happy, healthy” 12-year-old prior…

By Joseph Wilkinson From New York Daily News Don’t sleep on this research. Excessive napping among older adults is strongly correlated with increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published Thursday. Elderly adults who averaged more than an hour of sleep during the daytime were 40 percent more likely to develop signs of…

DETROIT—BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the United States—most for a third time—to fix a problem that can cause engine compartment fires. The recall covers many 3 Series, 5 Series, 1 Series, X5, X3, and Z4 vehicles from the 2006 through 2013 model years. Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S….