Month: September 2021

Live Q&A: China Directs Military to Prepare for War; New York Faces Shortage of Health Care Workers

Chinese leader Xi Jinping recently instructed military officers and soldiers to “make preparations for war” while speaking at an undisclosed base in northwestern China. And in other news, New York is facing a shortage of health care workers as thousands refuse to comply with vaccine mandates. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp,…


What’s Behind the Blackouts in China?

Beijing allows two American siblings to leave China and come home after three years. Their father is one of China’s most-wanted corrupt officials. Beijing accuses him of committing major bank fraud. Power shortages cause issues across China, and American businesses are feeling the pain. Coal shortages may play a role, but some say the real…


‘Folds of Honor’: Honor Their Sacrifice, Educate Their Legacy

Folds of Honor is a nonprofit that raises funds for scholarships for the spouses and children of fallen or disabled soldiers, which enables the continuation of education for many who need it. I had the blessing of performing for this organization and want to highlight the great work they do. Hosted by the two-time Emmy-nominated…


Wednesday, September 29, 2021: Epoch Sudoku

Easy Some benefits of playing Sudoku may include reducing anxiety and stress, and improving concentration, problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and memory.


Wednesday, September 29, 2021: Epoch Crossword

‘Digestive enzyme’, ‘Czech diacritical, ‘Bologna home’, ‘Expose to sunlight’, and ‘Brewpub offering’ some of the clues in this crossword puzzle from the September 29, 2021 edition of The Epoch Times newspaper.


‘Safetyism’ Driving Australia’s COVID-19 Response: Psychiatrist

An obsession with “safetyism” has underpinned Australia’s response to COVID-19, which has seen state governments readily deploy public health restrictions to contain the virus at the expense of all else—a move that has garnered increasing global attention, according to a psychiatrist. Tanveer Ahmed, an author and clinical psychiatrist, says Australia’s low COVID-19 infection and death…


School Safety Officer Allegedly Shoots Woman Near Millikan High School

Multiple investigations are underway after a school safety officer allegedly shot a woman near Millikan High School in Long Beach, California, on Sept. 27. The incident occurred at approximately 3:13 p.m. when a Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) school safety officer was patrolling around the campus, ensuring safe passage for students leaving Millikan High…


Fair Work Commission Upholds Dismissal of ‘Anti-Vax’ Aged Care Worker Who Refused Flu Shot

The Australian Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision to uphold the dismissal of Jennifer Kimber, an aged care receptionist, who refused the influenza vaccination was likened to a “system of medical apartheid,” a commissioner said. In April 2021, FWC rejected Kimber’s application for unfair dismissal after ruling the dismissal was not “harsh, unjust, or unreasonable,” a…


Orange County Officials Move to Alleviate Traffic in South County

Orange County Board of Supervisors approved enhancing South County’s regional mobility by implementing three major transportation projects during a Sept. 28 meeting. The proposed agenda item—a cooperative agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of San Clemente to assist with alleviating traffic—by Supervisor Lisa Bartlett was met with contention by her colleagues. “South…


Republican Lawmakers Question Attacks on Ivermectin as COVID-19 Treatment

WASHINGTON–A group of Republican lawmakers threw their support behind doctors who advocate for the right to try ivermectin, an inexpensive antiparasitic drug, for treating COVID-19. Ivermectin is the latest drug caught in controversy after demand surged dramatically in August. Physician and pharmacist groups, including the American Medical Association “strongly oppose” the prescribing of ivermectin to treat COVID-19…