Month: March 2022

CCP Virus Regulations on Self-Isolation and Mask-Wearing Mostly End in Wales

People in Wales are no longer legally required to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport as the regulation ended on Monday. The legal requirement on CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus self-isolation has also become guidance. But the mask mandate remains in health and care settings, and businesses must continue to carry out CCP virus risk…


Russian Imperialism and the War on Ukraine

Commentary “This is a murder!” Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed Congress a two-minute video that made the heart-wrenching reality of Russia’s war on Ukraine inescapably plain for all to see. Ukraine is a sovereign, independent nation, recognized as such throughout the world and by the United Nations. Vladimir Putin invaded its neighbor and embarked on…


How to Cook Bacon the Right Way

There’s no denying that bacon is one of the most iconic breakfast foods, but it isn’t especially easy to cook correctly. Frying bacon on the stove can be a little dangerous as the fat renders and splatters, and it’s easy to end up with an unevenly cooked final product. But how can you cook bacon the…


Biden’s Budget Calls for Funding the Police, Taxing Rich, Countering China

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden released his $5.8 trillion budget for fiscal year 2023 on Monday, including significant funding for the police, in an effort to set himself apart from progressives in his party who have advocated for defunding the police. Biden also proposed a new minimum tax targeting the rich. Biden’s budget allocates $3.2 billion in…


Blinken: US Not Trying to Topple Putin; Ukraine Ready to Discuss Neutral Status | NTD News Today

Peace talks resuming this week between Russia and Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Blinken clarifies that the U.S. is not trying to topple Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Blinken is visiting Israel. He hopes to reassure allies of his commitment to keeping Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Search teams have located the second black box of…


How to Make $29 Michelin Star Meatballs From Aquavit

Meatballs are a staple when it comes to Sunday night dinners with grandma’s home cooking. But sometimes, you want to get fancy. Really fancy. New York City’s Aquavit, located in midtown Manhattan, serves up a $29 meatball dish. But these aren’t your average meatballs that you’ll find with a plate of spaghetti at your favorite Italian restaurant. These…


Zelenskyy Makes Key Demand for Face-to-Face Meeting With Putin

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to meet him face-to-face in order to reach an agreement to end the war. During remarks that were published by Russian media outlets, Zelenskyy appeared to suggest that Putin needs to come and meet with him in a location outside of Russia. “We…


Ukrainian Forces Retake Control of Key Town Outside Kyiv, Mayor Claims

A town on the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital has been retaken by Ukrainian forces, the mayor of the town claimed. “We have good news today—Irpin has been liberated,” the mayor of Irpin, Oleksandr Markushyn, said in a video post on Telegram. “We understand that there will be more attacks on our town and we will…


What Is the Difference Between Italian and Swedish Meatballs?

The concept behind a meatball is fairly simple: it’s just ground meat rolled into a ball and cooked. But just like with bread and dumplings, just about every culture has put its own twist on this dinnertime staple. And while some lesser-known meatball recipes might make the list of vintage foods no one makes anymore, Swedish and Italian…


19 Killed in Mexico at Clandestine Rooster Fight

MEXICO CITY—Nineteen people were killed when gunmen burst into a clandestine rooster fight in western Mexico, prosecutors in the western state of Michoacan said Monday. The attack occurred late Sunday near the town of Zinapecuaro, Michoacan. The dead include 16 men and three women, and a number of people were wounded in the attack. The…