Month: April 2022

Hepatitis of ‘Unknown Origin’ In Children Linked to Lockdowns Potentially: UK Pathologist

Authorities are scrambling to investigate the potential cause of an unusually high number of acute hepatitis cases in children around the world and the UK, which some say may be caused by COVID-19 lockdowns which have weakened immunity. In a statement on Tuesday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it working with the National…


A Chabad House, the Disney Concert Hall, and Free Speech

Commentary A few months ago, for the first time in the history of La Canada, California, a city just west of Pasadena and the home of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a new branch of a renowned Jewish institution opened. La Canada had previously lacked a synagogue or any other Jewish institution for a simple reason:…


Is Homeschooling a Good Fit for Your Family?

Homeschooling is a great way to provide your kids with a quality, personalized education while also helping them to develop a strong moral character and the essential life skills they’ll need to grow and mature into thriving, independent adults. Homeschooling is also a big commitment though. And while it does offer many great benefits, it…


Attorney General: No Interference Allowed in Hunter Biden Investigation

No interference will be allowed into the Department of Justice’s investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Attorney General Merrick Garland said on April 26. “There will not be interference of any political or improper kind,” Garland said during an appearance before a congressional panel. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) questioned Garland on the matter, pointing out…


Horse Dies After Training Injury at Santa Anita Park

ARCADIA, Calif.—A 3-year-old filly died on April 25 after suffering a training injury at Santa Anita Park. Magnolia suffered what was described as a “musculoskeletal” injury and was euthanized, according to the California Horse Racing Board and the track. The fatally was the fourth at Santa Anita Park since the beginning of the year, according…


New Study Links Many Popular OTC Meds With Alzheimer’s

Think twice before popping these pills that shrink your brain, kill your memory and put you in the path of a deadly disease with no cure. One person made an astonishing recovery from severe dementia after quitting multiple meds – including over-the-counter products. Be very careful. Story at-a-glance Anticholinergic drugs block acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that…


South Korean Conglomerates Diversify Production Bases and Cut Reliance on China

New Analysis Faced with rising raw material costs and poor logistics, major South Korean firms have accelerated their expansion of production bases worldwide to reduce over-reliance on China. Korean conglomerates such as Samsung, SK Group, Hyundai Motor, Posco, and Lotte have put forward their measures to address the pressures facing the global supply chain. The…


Orange County Holds 14th Annual Crime Victims Rally

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Tucked between the offices of the Orange County District Attorney and Sheriff’s Department, victims and survivors of crime were honored April 25 during the 14th Annual Orange County Crime Victims Rally. “We have victims who passed, and we have victims who are alive today … who have to live with the grief every…


Japan and South Korea Agree to Improve Bilateral Ties

South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have agreed to revive the countries’ long-strained relations, which have been plagued by disputes over wartime issues. The visiting South Korean delegation met with Kishida for talks on April 26 and handed him a handwritten letter from Yoon expressing his hope for improved relations between…


Quiz: How well do you know Japan?

How well do you know Japan? Which of these foods belongs to Japan? There is 1 vending machine for every… Choose the wrong sentence about the country: Who, among these, is a famous Japanese hero? What is the biggest city of Japan?  What of the following forms of martial arts does NOT originate from Japan?…