Month: September 2021

Lawmaker Urges DOJ to Explain the Release of Huawei CFO

House Armed Services Committee member Jim Banks (R-Ind.) has asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to explain the release of Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou, in an open letter (pdf) released on Sept. 28. On Sept. 24, the Department of Justice (DOJ) allowed Meng to return to China after she was detained in Canada on behalf of…


US House Rep. Urges DOJ to Explain the Release of Meng Wanzhou

House Armed Services Committee member Jim Banks (R-Ind.) has asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to explain the release of Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou, in an open letter (pdf) released on Sept. 28. On Sept. 24, the Department of Justice (DOJ) allowed Meng to return to China after she was detained in Canada on behalf of…


FBI Pittsburgh Encourages Western Pennsylvania to Report Hate Crimes

The FBI Pittsburgh field office, together with FBI headquarters and field offices throughout the nation, is engaged in a multifaceted statewide effort to build public awareness of hate crimes and encourage reporting to law enforcement. The strategy includes a public awareness campaign, community and media outreach, and law enforcement coordination, an FBI statement said. The…


China’s New Infrastructure Still Relies on Carbon: Report

Environmental group Greenpeace found that Chinese infrastructure still depends on carbon-intensive supply chains, though new infrastructure such as 5G emitted less carbon than traditional ones last year. The findings show emissions from China’s new infrastructure industries are 7.24 percent lower than in traditional infrastructure. The industries covered by researchers include 5G technology, artificial intelligence, and…


EU to Tighten Visa Rules for Belarus Officials Over Migrants

BRUSSELS—The European Union will tighten visa rules for Belarusian state officials, Europe’s migration commissioner said on Wednesday, in retaliation for what she called Minsk’s aggressive effort to destabilize the bloc by pushing in illegal immigrants. The EU accuses President Alexander Lukashenko of orchestrating a sharp rise in illegal immigration arrivals across the Belarus border with…


Mask Up or Shut Down: Colorado School Given Ultimatum Over Mask Mandate

A private Christian school in Loveland, Colorado, is planning to file a lawsuit against the local health department after being forced to impose a mask mandate on students under the threat of an imminent shutdown. Parents at Resurrection Christian School in Loveland, Colorado, were told on Sept. 15 that all persons entering school buildings the…


Beijing Builds Ties With Foreign Officials to Infiltrate the West: Report

The communist regime in China has very specific tactics when it seeks out foreign politicians and individuals to do its bidding, according to a recent French-language report. In the eyes of the regime, some foreigners can simply be used by Chinese agents to “pass on messages or influence opinions.” Another group consists of individuals who…


Climate Activists Block UK’s Busiest Motorway Twice in One Day

Climate group Insulate Britain blocked the UK’s busiest motorway twice on Wednesday. Activists from the group blocked Junction 3 of the M25 in Kent at around 7.30 a.m. and glued their hands to the road surface, Kent Police said. Eleven people were arrested at the scene on suspicion of obstructing the highway, conspiracy to commit…


Young Mom in Menopause With No Chance of Pregnancy Gives Birth to Baby: ‘Miracles Do Happen’

A young mom of two who went into premature menopause at 28 thought her dreams of having a third child were crushed. However, she was in complete disbelief a year later when her pregnancy test came out positive—the news seemed unreal. She went on to deliver a beautiful baby girl, but the journey didn’t end there: she…


British Drivers Warned Fuel Prices Could Reach Record Levels

Drivers are being warned that fuel prices could reach record levels even if the current crisis ends. The RAC said average prices may hit 143p per litre ($7.30 per gallon) for petrol and 145p per litre ($7.40 per gallon) for diesel in the next few weeks. That is up from the current level of 135p…