Category: United States

The Coming Coal Crisis

News Analysis As COP26 drew to a close, the great and the good who converged on Glasgow, Scotland, appeared relatively united in rhetoric, if not in enforceable commitments. Their views have been clear. For the world to slow human-caused global warming, fossil fuels—particularly coal—must largely, and quickly, be abandoned. The final language in the COP26 decision…


Biden and Xi to Seek Talks on ‘Strategic Stability’ After Summit: National Security Advisor

President Joe Biden raised the need for talks about “strategic stability” during his first virtual summit with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, according the president’s national security advisor. “The two leaders agreed that we would look to begin to carry forward discussions on strategic stability,” said White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan. Sullivan…


Watchdog Says $400 Million Border Wall Contract Awarded Without Trump, Cramer Influence

A controversial $400 million border wall contract that prompted bitter charges by a top House Democrat of political interference by President Donald Trump and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) was not awarded improperly, according to an investigation by the Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector-General (IG). The IG said U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) “contracting officials…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Call to Come Back to the Divine Influence,’ Says Public Speaker, Author

BOISE, Idaho.—Public speaker and author Matthew Lohmeier was full of praise for all the “divine” aspects in Shen Yun after seeing the New York-based company’s performance on Nov. 2. “[The performance is] a call to come back to the divine influence,” Mr. Lohmeier said. “It’s a message, that despite the fact that it originates with…


Shen Yun Is ‘A Call to Come Back to the Divine Influence,’ Says Lt. Col. Lohmeier

BOISE, Idaho.—Public speaker and author Matthew Lohmeier was full of praise for all the “divine” aspects in Shen Yun after seeing the New York-based company’s performance on Nov. 2. “[The performance is] a call to come back to the divine influence,” Mr. Lohmeier said. “It’s a message, that despite the fact that it originates with…


Shen Yun’s Portrayal of China’s Ancient Culture and Spirituality Inspires Boston Audience

BOSTON, Mass.—Shen Yun Performing Art’s popularity is reaffirmed each year by the number of theatergoers amazed by its authentic portrayal of China’s traditional culture. In ancient times China was known as “Shen Zhou”, or the Divine Land. One of those people was Fred Tobman who was attending the performance at the Boch Center Wang Theatre…


Tap Water Database Lists Toxins by Zip Code

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has updated its database on tap water in the United States, revealing where testing has detected potentially deadly pollutants in the nation’s water systems. First published in 2005, the database was most recently updated in 2018. “We’re collecting testing data from almost 50,000 water utilities nationwide,” said Sydney Evans, a…


Shen Yun Delights Couple With Its Vibrancy and Color

BOSTON, Mass.—When Shen Yun Performing Arts played at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston on Nov. 13, its vibrancy and color delighted the Jennings family. “It’s totally unique from anything we’ve experienced,” declared Angus Jennings, the town manager and finance director of West Newbury. “It’s so vibrant. And the costumes are so amazing,” said…


House Ways and Means GOPers Ask Why IRS Is Targeting Political Views, Again

All 18 Republican members of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee want to know why the IRS recently violated a 2017 court settlement in which it agreed to stop targeting non-profit tax-exemption applicants on the basis of their political views. In a Nov. 8 letter to IRS Commissioner Charles P. Rettig, the 18 GOP signers…


West Palm Beach Filmmaker Says Shen Yun is ‘Absolutely Incredible’

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—Kat Conway is a filmmaker and former dancer. After seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts, she was happy to have experienced first hand the diversity and spiritual wealth of China’s 5,000-year-old culture. “I grew up dancing, so I have an extra appreciation for these dancers,” she said. New York-based Shen Yun’s mission is…