WARSAW, Poland—Ukraine’s neighbors in Eastern Europe have ramped up their support for the beleaguered nation in the face of the Kremlin onslaught—closing their airspace to Russian overflights, providing refuge to people fleeing the war, and shipping ammunition. Poland on Friday delivered to Ukraine the first publicly acknowledged military aid since the invasion began, according to the…
Ukraine’s European Neighbors Ramp Up Support in Face of Russian Aggression
Poland, Sweden Refuse to Play Russia in World Cup Playoffs
WARSAW, Poland—Poland’s refusal to play its World Cup qualifier against Russia next month in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine gained wider support when Sweden followed with its own plans to protest to FIFA on Saturday. Polish soccer federation president Cezary Kulesza announced Poland’s decision and said it was in talks with other federations to…
14 Shot at Vegas Hookah Parlor, 1 Dead and 2 Critically Hurt
LAS VEGAS—Fourteen people were shot before dawn Saturday morning at a hookah parlor and police said one person died and that two of the victims suffered critical injuries. The shooting happened at about 3:15 a.m. and preliminary information indicated there was a party during which two people got into an altercation and exchanged gunfire, striking…
Feds Quietly Create Database of People of Faith; Convention of States Gains Momentum
If you object to getting a COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons, you can apply for an exemption. But if you work with the federal government, you’ve also been added to a database. Mat Staver, chairman of the Liberty Counsel, says there’s no good reason to keep lists. And, in America Q&A we ask if any…
Court Denies Bail For Freedom Convoy Protester Pat King
An Ontario court has denied bail for Pat King, a vocal protester who took part in the large-scale protest dubbed “Freedom Convoy” in downtown Ottawa in recent weeks in opposition to federal COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. King, who was arrested in Ottawa on Feb. 18, is facing charges of mischief, counselling to commit mischief, counselling…
CDC No Longer Requiring Masks on School Buses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Feb. 25 it is no longer requiring students and others on school buses to wear masks, but is keeping the mask mandate for all other forms of public transportation in place. Effective Friday, “CDC does not require wearing of masks on buses or vans operated by public…
Secret Service Unable to Locate Multiple Years of Hunter Biden Travel Records
The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) says it cannot locate years of records on communications regarding agents guarding Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. Hunter Biden was a Secret Service protectee from Jan. 29, 2009, to July 8, 2014, and traveled extensively during that time, including to Russia, China, and India, a congressional investigation…
Are Realist Artists the Real Rebels?
Ash Davies is a young English artist unafraid to paint what he sees—be that people, wildlife, or landscapes—in a style that is aesthetic, recognizable, and precise. Dangerous words in today’s art circles. “The themes that I do like to exaggerate in my work are color and chiaroscuro (light and dark). I love to increase the…
Chinese Companies Struggling with Their Shady Reverse-Merger Business
On Jan. 14, 2022, the French fashion company SMCP Group held a general meeting of shareholders and voted to dissolve the five-member board of directors, kicking Qiu Yafu, chairman of the board of directors of China’s Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Co., and his daughter Qiu Chenran, off the board, and shattering Qiu Yafu’s dream of…
Former President Trump’s Anticipated Speech Sparks Excitement, Tight Security Checks at CPAC
ORLANDO, Florida—Long lines and thorough security checks by stone-faced U.S. Secret Service agents welcomed attendees to CPAC on Feb. 26, a conservative mega-conference held in Orlando this year. Pro-Trump gear—bedazzled hats, MAGA shirts, and “Trump won!” buttons—made a swirling sea of red as thousands of attendees queued up for more than half a mile to…
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