Month: April 2021

‘Ridiculous Formula’: Trump Castigates Record-Low Oscars Ratings

Former President Donald Trump released a statement on Tuesday harshly criticizing the Oscars, saying that they are using the wrong approach by being too “politically correct,” which he claims caused the show’s historically low ratings this week. “It will only get worse—if that’s possible,” Trump stated. The 2021 Oscars television audience on Disney’s ABC broadcasting…


Israeli Military Says It Downed Hezbollah Drone on Lebanon Border

JERUSALEM—Israeli forces brought down a drone belonging to the Lebanese Hezbollah group that crossed into northern Israel from Lebanon on Tuesday, the Israeli military said. In a statement, the military said that earlier in the day troops had located another Hezbollah drone that also had been downed along the border with Lebanon several weeks ago….


Leaked Document Shows How Beijing Attempts to Woo Foreign Companies to Prop up Free Trade Zones

The Chinese regime has been rolling out free trade zones (FTZs) in recent years in an effort to entice foreign investments in the country. Since the first one was established in Shanghai in 2013, China now has about 20 FTZs. A leaked document recently obtained by The Epoch Times reveals how the Chinese Communist Party…


Story Behind Revocation of Chinese State-Run Media CGTN’s License in UK: Interview With Peter Dahlin

The Chinese regime’s mouthpiece China Global Television Network (CGTN) lost its broadcasting license in the UK early this year, although the Beijing authorities put on a big effort to maintain its voice in Europe. Peter Dahlin, the person behind the effort, spoke about the process with The Epoch Times’ affiliate NTD in an April 9…


Story Behind Revocation of CGTV’s License in UK: Interview with Peter Dahlin

The Chinese regime’s mouthpiece China Global Television Network lost its broadcasting license in the UK early this year, although the Beijing authorities put on a big effort to maintain its voice in Europe. Peter Dahlin, the person behind the effort, spoke about the process with NTD News in an April 9 interview. “CGTN is directly…


Beijing Continues Its Wolf Warrior Strategy While Commemorating Ping-Pong Diplomacy

Commentary Another event was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ping-pong diplomacy. On the one hand, the Chinese regime’s top leaders use ping-pong diplomacy to foster China-U.S. ties. On the other hand, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) also uses wolf warrior diplomacy to defeat the United States. In 1971, China and the United…


Easy Entertaining: A Simple but Special Meal to Celebrate Mom

A special Mother’s Day lunch is a wonderful way to thank the mothers in your life and show them how much you care for and appreciate them. I’ve specifically designed this menu to be easy enough for even an eager teenager or non-cooking spouse to make—just the basics, no complicated techniques involved. Still, the dishes…


Man Who Put Feet on Desk in Pelosi’s Office During Capitol Breach Will Be Released From Jail: Judge

The man who placed his feet on a desk in an office belonging to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has been released from jail pending trial. A judge on Tuesday deemed Richard Barnett not dangerous enough to stay in jail as he awaits trial for…


Fried Sandwich Cookies

These fried cookies are like magic: soft and sweet on the inside, crisp and golden on the outside. I use Maria cookies, Spanish biscuits that are readily available in the supermarket, but any plain, unflavored cookie or cracker would work as well. I have used different graham crackers and cheese crackers with great results. Spread…


8 People Dead in Building Blaze in Latvian Capital Riga

HELSINKI—Eight people, some of them foreign nationals, died early Wednesday in a fire at a building housing a hostel that authorities said was operating illegally in the center of Riga, the Latvian capital. Firefighters and rescuers from the Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service said they were alerted to the scene on Merkel street in…