Month: February 2021

Private Member’s Bill Seeks to Ban Sex-Selective Abortion

There’s no law against sex-selective abortion in Canada, and a Conservative MP is hoping to change that. In the House of Commons on Feb. 26, Cathay Wagantall introduced a private member’s bill that would amend the Criminal Code to ban medical practitioners from performing an abortion sought solely because of the child’s genetic sex. Those…


Cancer Undiagnosed in Victoria Amid Pandemic

Experts are concerned Victoria will see a future “cancer spike” due to missed diagnoses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of Victorians have missed cancer diagnoses amid the coronavirus pandemic, with experts concerned the state will see a future “cancer spike.” Data published by the Cancer Council Victoria in the Medical Journal of Australia on Monday…


George Floyd: Minneapolis to Hire Influencers During Derek Chauvin Trial

Minneapolis officials will be paying six locally popular social media influencers to disseminate messages in an effort to deter riots during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-police officer charged with the killing of George Floyd. Chauvin’s trial is set to begin on March 8. On Friday, $1,181,500 was secured for the plan to keep the…


Delicious Dip: This Creamy Eggplant Spread Is Tasty Hot or Cold

If you’re looking for a delicious dip, look no further. This creamy eggplant dip, served warm or cold, only has seven ingredients and is simple to put together. To start, broil a large eggplant until the skin has blackened and the flesh is completely soft. Then scoop out the flesh and mix in ground tahini…


Iran Dismisses Idea of Talks With EU and US to Revive 2015 Nuclear Deal

DUBAI—Iran on Sunday ruled out holding an informal meeting with the United States and European powers to discuss ways to revive its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers, insisting that Washington must lift all its unilateral sanctions. “Considering the recent actions and statements by the United States and three European powers, Iran does not consider…


Orange County Reports 191 New COVID-19 Cases, 13 Deaths

SANTA ANA—Orange County reported 191 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths Feb. 28, although officials said those numbers might be low for the next few days due to technical issues with the state reporting database. Feb. 28’s numbers brought the county totals to 246,455 cases and 3,917 fatalities since the pandemic began. Hospitalizations…


Republican Voters ‘Overwhelmingly’ Agree With Trump’s Record as President: Ronna McDaniel

Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), said Sunday that Republicans “overwhelmingly” agree with the actions former President Donald Trump took while in office and that she believes he will play a major role in the party going forward. McDaniel made the remarks in an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation,” in which…


Uninfected Chinese Die Under Extreme COVID-19 Lockdown Measures

China’s northern Nangong City hasn’t announced any new COVID-19 patients since Jan. 27, but people still live under lockdown on Feb. 28. Local residents told The Epoch Times that the lockdown has meant their loved ones couldn’t receive needed medical treatment. Some have even passed away as a result. The Chinese regime has underreported cases…


Chinese Died Under Extreme COVID-19 Lockdown Measures Without Infection

China’s northern Nangong City hasn’t announced any new COVID-19 patients since Jan. 27, but people still live under lockdown on Feb. 28. Local residents told The Epoch Times that the lockdown has meant their loved ones couldn’t receive needed medical treatment. Some have even passed away as a result. The Chinese regime has underreported cases…


Harvard Business School Cancels Event on ‘Cancel Culture’: Event Speaker

The Harvard Business School Club of New York canceled its upcoming event about “cancel culture” coming after complaints were lodged about the topic, said Dr. James Lindsey, one of the speakers at the event. “I had been invited to speak for the Harvard Business School Club of New York about Cynical Theories, and because someone…