Month: April 2021

NTD News Today Full Broadcast (April 26)

Countries have responded to a second wave of CCP virus cases sweeping through India, which is short on resources. Europe and the U.S. have pledged supplies. Maryland is investigating its former Chief Medical Examiner’s work, after he testified that he would have ruled George Floyd’s death “inconclusive.” Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) said he prefers a…


European Union Sues AstraZeneca Over COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Shortfall

The European Union is suing pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca for COVID-19 vaccine delivery shortfalls, marking an escalation in a dispute that has simmered for some time. EU spokesperson Stefan De Keersmaecker told The Epoch Times in an emailed statement that the lawsuit was filed in a Brussels court on April 23 “due to the continuous breach of…


North Carolina City Declares State of Emergency as Video of Police-Involved Shooting Expected

The mayor’s office in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, declared a state of emergency on April 26 ahead of the expected release of body camera footage that shows the police-involved shooting of a 42-year-old black man, amid concern that the video may spark protests and riots. Mayor Bettie Parker stated that law enforcement expects a “period…


North Carolina City Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Officer-Involved Shooting Video Release

The mayor’s office of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, declared a state of emergency on Monday morning ahead of the release of body camera footage that shows the shooting of a 42-year-old black male by a police officer, suggesting the move is designed to preempt protests and riots. Mayor Bettie Parker stated that law enforcement expects…


‘Indominable’: Milva, Beloved Italian Singer, Dies at 81

ROME—Milva, one of Italy’s most popular singers in the ’60s and ’70s who was also beloved by many fans abroad, died Saturday at her home in Milan. She was 81. In announcing her death, Italy’s Culture Minister Dario Franceschini said Milva’s versatile voice “stirred deep emotions in entire generations.” No cause of death was given….


China Probes Takeout Firm Meituan Over Antitrust Concerns

HONG KONG—China’s market regulator said Monday it has launched a probe into suspected monopolistic behavior by food delivery firm Meituan. The investigation comes amid increased scrutiny of internet companies suspected of anti-competitive practices. The State Administration for Market Regulation said in a statement that it was looking into Meituan’s policies, including exclusivity arrangements known as…


‘The Field Bazaar’ at 125 Years—Sherlock Holmes and the Importance of Trifles

In 1886, a struggling 27-year-old physician named Arthur Conan Doyle made a fateful decision that was intended simply to pay the bills, but that would end up enriching the world. He published a novella featuring an eccentric consulting detective by the name of Sherlock Holmes. With “A Study in Scarlet” appearing in Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887,…


Growing Gardeners: Taking Care of Indoor Seedlings

If you’ve been following along in our Growing Gardeners series, you should be seeing small seedlings starting to grow in your newspaper pots. My kids enjoyed the work and challenges of creating their own seed pots, filling them with soil, and planting the seeds. They kept the soil moist and looked regularly for signs of…


Fabulous Scents for a Fabulous You

With the arrival of warmer weather, we’ll need to freshen up throughout the day. These fabulous perfumes will do the job, with scents that will evoke the feeling of vibrant, sunny days ahead. CREED – White Flowers This delicately divine scent is a work of art in both form and fragrance, embracing its wearer in…


The Charm of Historic Inns

The best getaways provide not just new experiences but also the comforts of home. Nothing provides quite the same richness of experience bed-and-breakfasts—they’re usually family-owned, always managed with care, and often have some historical significance. B&Bs were the way to “live like a local” long before the dawn of Airbnb, and their intrinsically intimate atmosphere…