Commentary Walter Duranty was possibly the worst foreign correspondent in the history of the Western press. Reporting on Russia for the New York Times during the 1920s and 30s, he not only lied through his teeth about the death of millions during the Ukrainian famine, but conspired, with some success, to prevent anyone else from…
$540 Million Towards Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Is ‘Essential for Australia’s Future’: Australian PM
April 22, 2021
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The Australian government has announced it will allocate around $540 million (US$420 million) towards hydrogen and carbon capture projects. As part of the budget for the next fiscal year, the investment will see the development of clean energy technologies that reduce carbon emissions. It is estimated to create around 2,500 jobs for Australia. “It is…
Australia Looks to Establish a ‘Pacific Islands Regiment’ to Counter Foreign Threat
April 22, 2021
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Australia and its neighbouring countries are seeking to establish a “Pacific Islands Regiment” to strengthen defence ties and protect regional sovereignty, as the Pacific area’s security continues to come under the growing China threat. The new land-based military force, which is raised within the Australian Army, would carry out peacekeeping missions and intervene in the…
China in Focus (April 22): Overseas Chinese Eatery Surveilling Customers
Chinese surveillance appears in the West. A popular overseas Chinese restaurant is using security cameras to watch customers as they eat. The recorded footage then gets sent to Chinese authorities. A Chinese state-run media is expanding its reach across the globe. But one group is putting a stop to its ambitions. A sweeping bill that’s…
Chinese Regime Cannot Be Trusted on Climate Pledges: GOP Lawmakers
As Chinese Leader Xi Jinping made his first appearance with President Joe Biden at the White House’s virtual global climate summit on April 22, Republican lawmakers are warning his administration against cooperating with Beijing on climate change. Citing the regime’s long track-record of breaking its promises, they say the Chinese regime cannot be trusted to…
Mismanagement Contributes to Longer Fire Seasons, Researchers Say
April 22, 2021
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California’s wildfire season is getting longer, according to University of California–Irvine (UCI) environmental engineers, who say poor fire management practices contributed to the most wildfires. In a study published April 22, UCI researchers analyzed California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) wildfire statistics from 2000 to 2019, comparing the data with the period of 1920 to 1999. Researchers found the annual…
Defeating Depression: Using Modern, Traditional, and Digital Techniques to Make Us Smile Again
Depression skyrocketed in 2020. Signs of depression tripled almost everywhere across the United States. And so far in 2021, we haven’t seen enough signs of it dropping. So what can we do to help ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities? We met some amazing people who are doing just that—and tapping into modern, traditional,…
Deep Dive (April 22): Vaccine Supply to Outstrip Demand: New Study
A new report predicts the United States will “reach a tipping point on vaccine enthusiasm” in just a few weeks, meaning supply will outstrip demand. President Joe Biden unveils a new stimulus plan to incentivize vaccinations. This one would offer tax credits to small businesses that give employees paid time off to get their shots….
First Group of Migrant Children Set To Arrive in Long Beach
LONG BEACH—As many as 150 migrant children were expected to arrive at the Long Beach Convention Center April 22, beginning its operation as a shelter that will house unaccompanied minors from the U.S.-Mexico border until they can be reunited with family or placed with sponsors. According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services,…
US Senate Passes Bill to Fight Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
WASHINGTON—A hate crimes bill to combat violence against Asian Americans in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic passed the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly on Thursday, a rare bipartisan vote in the evenly divided chamber. The bill passed 94-1, with Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) the only no vote. It must pass the House of Representatives, where Democrats…
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