Protests have continued for the third day in the Australian city of Melbourne after the Victorian state government shut down the construction industry for two weeks on Tuesday. The state government cited COVID-19 compliance issues in the construction industry and violent demonstration scenes outside the offices of the CFMEU construction union, which occurred on Monday…
Taliban Expand Economic Team as Afghan Crisis Deepens
Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban terrorist group bolstered its economic team on Tuesday, naming a commerce minister and two deputies as the group tries to revive a financial system in shock from the abrupt end to billions of dollars in foreign aid. Nooruddin Azizi, a businessman from Panjshir province north of Kabul, was named as acting minister…
Unvaccinated Brazil President Defends Handling of Pandemic
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has defended his handling of the pandemic in his speech at the United Nations, saying science and history will hold everyone accountable. Bolsonaro was the first world leader to speak at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. “We support vaccination efforts. However, my administration has not supported a vaccine or health…
Ex-Mayor, Elected at Age 23, Gets 6 Years in Corruption Case
BOSTON—A former Massachusetts mayor, once a rising Democratic star after being elected at just 23-years-old, was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday after being convicted of extorting hundreds of thousands of dollars from marijuana businesses that wanted to operate in his city. Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia showed no emotion as the…
Jagmeet Singh Defends NDP’s Election Showing Despite Meagre Caucus Growth
Jagmeet Singh said Tuesday he feels secure in his leadership despite an NDP seat count that barely budged following a pandemic election that exposed a tarnished Liberal brand and saw Canadians consistently rank him as the most popular party chief. The New Democrat leader said his caucus will still make progress in Parliament, despite his…
China Ranks as Worst Internet Freedom Abuser for 7th Consecutive Year: Report
September 22, 2021
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U.S.-based human rights organization Freedom House released its annual internet freedom ranking report on Tuesday. For the seventh consecutive year, communist China is listed as the worst Internet freedom abuser among more than 70 countries. Taiwan is included in the list for the first time, ranking among the top five countries with the highest degree…
US Sues to Stop Deal Between American Airlines and JetBlue
The Justice Department and officials in six states have filed a lawsuit to block a partnership formed by American Airlines and JetBlue, claiming that it will reduce competition and lead to higher fares. The Justice Department said Tuesday that the agreement will eliminate important competition in New York and Boston and reduce JetBlue’s incentive to…
Macy’s to Hire 76,000 Workers for Holiday Shopping Season
Macy’s said on Tuesday it plans to hire about 76,000 full- and part-time workers at its stores, call centers and warehouses ahead of this year’s holiday season, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels of hiring. The department store chain’s push to hire more workers comes during a major labor crunch in the United States that…
Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Private Businesses ‘Unconstitutional’: Texas AG Ken Paxton
The state of Texas is looking to challenge President Joe Biden’s recently announced COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses by arguing that it is unconstitutional, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Friday. Paxton’s remarks come after Biden on Sept. 9 said businesses would have to impose COVID-19 vaccination requirements or face fines of up…
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Shen Yun Reconnects Audience Members With Their Spirituality
McALLEN, Texas—The arts are a gateway to the spirit. On the evening of Sept. 21, mother and daughter Ella Ramirez and Odalys Curiel were taken on a spiritual journey by Shen Yun Performing Arts. New York-based Shen Yun has been touring the world to revive the spiritual and traditional values of China’s 5,000-year-old culture since…