Month: May 2021

24 State AGs Urge Supreme Court to Review New Jersey Law That Limits Magazine Capacities

A coalition of state attorneys general is urging the Supreme Court to review a court decision that upholds New Jersey’s ban on gun magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds. Twenty-four state attorneys general have filed a friend of the court brief on Friday arguing that New Jersey has criminalized citizens from possessing weapons…


Australia-NZ Present United Front on China, Warning Against ‘Those Who Seek to Divide Us’

The prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand have presented a united front on the issue of China and warned against actors seeking to divide the trans-Tasman allies by creating “points of difference” between them. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison joined NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for the Annual Leaders’ Summit in Queenstown to discuss…


Experts Discuss How to Defeat Techno-Authoritarianism, Win Digital Competition With a Red China

As the United States and other democratic nations compete with and defend against communist China in areas critical to national security, experts discussed in an event this week how to maintain and strengthen a digital ecosystem—including 5G telecommunications networks and social media environments—that upholds and advances democratic values in Asia and around the world. “Beijing…


Taiwan Calls on Australia to Restart Free Trade Agreement Talks

Taiwan wants the Australian government to resume free trade agreement talks after they were halted several times from pressure by Beijing. The Director-General of the Brisbane Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Edward Tao told The Australian that it would be a good opportunity for the two countries, who have both suffered economic coercion from…


New Zealand to Back Australia’s WTO Barley Dispute with China

New Zealand’s Trade Minister Damien O’Connor has indicated the Ardern government will join Australia’s dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against China. The backing from New Zealand (NZ) came on the eve of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s visit to the country for high-level talks on a range of issues including a quarantine-free travel…


2021 VW Atlas V6 SEL Premium R-Line

The base S model of the Volkswagen Atlas is equipped with a 2.0L engine, while SE and higher models are powered by a 3.6-liter DOHC narrow angle V6 engine. This V6 is coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, then the power is distributed through 4Motion AWD with Active Control driving mode selection. The…


Gas Leak in Tasmanian Salmon Facility Leaves 20 People Hospitalised

More than 20 people have been hospitalised following a gas leak at a Tasmanian salmon processing factory. The incident occurred at Tassal’s Strathblane facility near Dover in southern Tasmania, with staff evacuating the premises at approximately 11:30 a.m. on May 30. An initial assessment by the Tasmania Fire Service found the gas leak was likely…


A Personal Memorial Day Memory: Introducing Loyce Deen of Altus, Oklahoma

Commentary Pop, the uncle who raised me, carried with him for more than half a century a haunting memory from his time aboard the aircraft carrier Essex in World War II. Anti-aircraft fire had killed a turret gunner during a sortie. Pop, whose job it was to repair and prepare planes for the next mission,…


Mounting Evidence Supports Use of Ivermectin

When it comes to the treatment of COVID-19, many Western nations have been hobbled by the politicization of medicine. Throughout 2020, media and many public health experts warned against the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), despite the fact that many practicing doctors were praising its ability to save patients. Most have been silenced through online censorship….


More Infected Cases in Victoria’s Aged Care Facility

Victoria has recorded 11 new cases out of 43,874 tests conducted in the past 24 hours, bringing the total infections of the outbreak to 54. Two aged care workers and an aged care resident tested positive, triggering a fear that the virus has spread to several aged care facilities. Another worker and a resident at…