Month: April 2021

Conservatives Decry Efforts to Expand Supreme Court Following Bill Proposal

Efforts by House Democrats to expand the number of seats on the Supreme Court have been met by intense opposition by conservatives and moderates. House Democrats on Thursday ramped up their lobbying efforts to “pack the court” following their unsuccessful attempts last year to stop then-Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination from going through by introducing a…


Five Essential Starter Gardening Tools for Beginners

Gardening is a fun and inexpensive hobby with the potential of offering hours of fun and entertainment. What better way to enjoy the fresh air this spring than by trying your hand at growing some new plants? You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on purchasing supplies. This article will introduce you to the…


Biden Admin Releases $39 Billion From Stimulus Package to Address ‘Child Care Crisis’

The White House on Thursday announced that it is releasing $39 billion in funding for states to address the “child care crisis” with the money to come from the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill President Joe Biden signed into law last month. The Biden administration said the $39 billion is aimed at addressing the “acute,…


Sacred Smoke: The Benefits of Smudging

The practice of burning sage in one’s surroundings, or “smudging,” is an ancient Native American ritual that is increasingly popular across cultures. Beyond associated spiritual beliefs, there is growing scientific reason to consider that the smoke from sage and other herbs could have a positive impact on one’s physical environment as well as their physiological…


8 Dead After Shooting in Indianapolis, Gunman Dead: Police

At least eight people are dead and multiple others are wounded after a mass shooting late Thursday at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. Among the wounded, at least four were hospitalized, including one person with critical injuries, police spokesperson Genae Cook told reporters early Friday. Two others were treated at the scene and released. No…


8 Dead, Multiple Wounded After Shooting in Indianapolis, Gunman Dead: Police

At least eight dead and multiple others wounded after a mass shooting late Thursday at a FedEx facility located near the Indianapolis International Airpor, according to police. Police spokesperson Genae Cook told reporters early on Friday that among the wounded, at least four were hospitalized including one person with critical injuries. Two others were treated…


Multiple Wounded at FedEx Facility in Indianapolis in Mass Shooting, Gunman Dead, Police Say

Police in Indianapolis are investigating a mass shooting late Thursday night that has left multiple people wounded at a FedEx facility located near the Indianapolis International Airport. Dispatches called the incident a “mass casualty Level 1” event, which served to alert emergency responders of the highly urgent nature of the situation, according to multiple reports….


Elon Musk’s Starlink To Offer Alternative High Speed Internet to Rural Australia

Rural and regional Australia may soon have high-speed internet after Elon Musk’s newest venture, Starlink Beta—the early stages of SpaceX’s satellite broadband program—came online in Australia, providing select remote and regional parts of the country with access to its high-speed satellite internet. The service, currently in beta testing mode, is only available in rural areas of…


Video: Live Q&A: Mike Lindell Launches New Social Network; Democrats Introduce Bill to Expand Supreme Court

Mike Lindell of MyPillow announced the launch of his new social media platform for April 19, 2021, and said it will uphold protections on free speech laid out in the U.S. Constitution. And a group of Democrats on Thursday unveiled their bill to expand the Supreme Court, but party leaders showed little support and Republicans…


Jimmy Lai, Martin Lee, Among 10 HK Dissidents to Be Sentenced Over Outlawed Pro-Democracy Protest

10 Hong Kong dissidents are expected to be sentenced on April 16, including media mogul Jimmy Lai, for taking part in unauthorized assemblies in 2019 during the height of the anti-Beijing, pro-democracy movement. Lai and six other dissidents attended a mitigation hearing at the West Kowloon court building in the morning, over their roles at…