China notified Taiwan on Sunday of its decision to halt imports of wax and custard apples from the democratically governed island, stating that the ban would take effect Monday. Taiwan denounced the move as a “hostile act.” Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu stated on Twitter that, following a series of military threats, China is weaponizing…
Taiwan Condemns China’s Fruit Ban as a ‘Hostile Act’
September 22, 2021
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Shares Gain as Evergrande Says It Will Make Interest Payment
September 22, 2021
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World shares and U.S. futures advanced Wednesday after Chinese developer Evergrande said it intends to make an interest payment on its debt that is due Thursday. Shares rose in Paris, Frankfurt and Shanghai but fell in Tokyo. Markets have been rattled by Evergrande’s struggle to meet debt payments and uncertainty over what if anything the…
Man Buys Old House, Finds Hidden Attic With Treasure Trove Photos From 1800s
September 22, 2021
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“Everyone hopes to find treasure someday, and we actually did,” said attorney David Whitcomb. The New York state lawyer purchased what was to be his law office in Geneva in December 2020, but never expected to find a trove of historical treasures inside a hidden attic. Whitcomb planned on setting up office space on the first…
The Cost of Selling ‘Hope’
We’ve all seen those commercials in which some actor playing a patient with a serious medical condition such as Crohn’s disease, diabetes, or even lung cancer is smiling after receiving a new prescription medication. He or she is saying how great they feel, and we see them walking hand-in-hand with their spouse, sun shining, birds…
Wall Street Ends Near Flat on Cautious Note Ahead of Fed
September 22, 2021
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NEW YORK—U.S. stocks ended near flat on Tuesday after a broad sell-off the day before, with worries over troubles at developer China Evergrande and caution ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy news keeping a lid on the market. Trading was choppy, with the Dow and S&P 500 erasing session gains just before the close, while…
New R.1 COVID-19 Variant With ‘Unique Mutations’ Discovered at Kentucky Nursing Home
A new variant of the COVID-19 virus has been discovered at a Kentucky nursing home, where it reportedly infected 45 residents and health care personnel, according to scientist William A. Haseltine. The variant, called R.1, originated in Japan and infected many residents and workers in the nursing home who were fully vaccinated, Haseltine said. R.1 now received over 10,000…
‘Fact Checks’ by Non-Experts Are Shutting Down Genuine Scientific Inquiry
Commentary We recently published a new climate change report in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics (RAA). The nearly two dozen co-authors of our paper are experts in solar physics and climate science from 14 countries. We were looking at the role of the Sun in climate change. We found that, depending…
Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates ‘Modern-Day Segregation,’ Says Rep. Cawthorn
September 22, 2021
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Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) on Tuesday likened President Joe Biden’s recently announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates to “modern-day segregation,” saying that they should be “rescinded” as they infringe upon the personal liberties of Americans. During an appearance on Newsmax, the Republican lawmaker was pressed by host Chris Salcedo about a viral video that showed a scuffle…
Dakota Access Asks High Court to Reverse Pipeline Decision
Bismarck, N.D.—The company that operates the Dakota Access oil pipeline is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an appellate ruling ordering additional environmental review, saying it puts the line at risk of being shut down. A Washington, D.C., Circuit Court of Appeals panel earlier this year supported the Standing Rock Sioux and other tribes’…
US Says Planned Meeting With European Nations Including France Was Canceled Due to Scheduling Issues
September 22, 2021
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A meeting between leaders from the United States, France, and other European nations that was set to take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York has been cancelled due to scheduling issues, according to a senior State Department official. The transatlantic Quad meeting between the United States, France, Germany, and the UK was scheduled to take place on Tuesday alongside the…
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