JERUSALEM—The Israeli military says a projectile fired from the Gaza Strip Thursday evening landed in the south of the country, breaking weeks of relative cross-border calm. There were no reports of damage or casualties. Sirens warning of incoming rockets sounded in the Negev Desert town of Sderot and its surroundings. In response, Israeli aircraft early…
Iran Starts Enriching Uranium to 60 Percent, Its Highest Level Ever
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Iran began enriching uranium Friday to its highest level ever, edging closer to weapons-grade levels to pressure talks in Vienna aimed at restoring its nuclear deal with world powers after an attack on its main atomic site. A top official said only a few grams an hour of uranium gas would be…
Mastercard Says Banks Must Show ‘Documented Consent’ For Adult Content Following Pornhub Controversy
MasterCard on April 14 announced it is changing its rules and standards for banks that process payments for sellers of adult content. The company announced the new rules in a blog post on Wednesday and said that banks will now have to ensure that sellers require “clear, unambiguous and documented consent” in adult content. “This month, we are extending our…
Exclusive: Florida Gov. DeSantis Says Lockdowns Were a ‘Huge Mistake’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order on April 1 last year locking down the Sunshine State for 30 days amid a global panic about the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus outbreak. Sitting in his office exactly a year later, he told The Epoch Times that the lockdowns were a “huge mistake,” including…
Help Her Get Back Out There
Dear Dave, Our daughter recently moved back in with us after she lost her job and her apartment. She hasn’t been able to find full-time work yet, and she had nowhere else to go. My husband and I are nearing retirement age, so we want to do the best and smartest thing to help her…
Official Count Confirms Tie in Yukon Election, Application Filed for Judicial Recount
Whitehorse—An official count has confirmed a tie in the Yukon election, pushing the process to the next step of a judicial recount. Elections Yukon says the vote was unchanged during the “official addition” Thursday and an application for a judicial recount has been filed with the Yukon Supreme Court. The Elections Act requires the recount…
Norwegian Company Discontinues Airing CCP’s Broadcaster CGTN
Norwegian company Telia stopped airing China Global Television Network (CGTN) after receiving a complaint from victims who had experienced forced TV confessions in China, according to an April 13 tweet by Peter Dahlin, director of human rights group Safeguard Defenders. The group urged global TV providers, including Eutelsat, not to air CGTN and take part…
The 3 Rules About Social Security Checks Everyone Should Know
There are some basic facts about when and how Social Security checks are due and delivered that confuse many people. To help you understand, here are three rules about getting Social Security checks that everyone needs to know. No. 1: Social Security benefits are paid one month behind. In other words, the benefit payment for…
Murders Rose 56 Percent in Major US Cities Amid Defunding Push: Report
Murders spiked in major American cities since the death of George Floyd amid a push to slash police funding, according to a new analysis. The rise in homicides in 10 major cities last year coincided with police making fewer arrests and stops, the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund found. In Chicago, for example, arrests and stops…
Texas House Gives Initial Approval to No-Permit Carry Bill
The Texas House on Thursday gave initial approval to a bill that would allow Texans to carry handguns without a permit or training. After hours of debate, House Bill 1927, led by Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler.), passed 84–56 largely along party lines, in a blow to Democrats who have long railed against loosening gun laws…
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