Month: April 2022

Academic Cheating Surged 13-Fold During Pandemic, Study Shows

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in academic cheating’s biggest increase in 16 years, according to Jarrod Morgan, the founder of test supervision company Meazure Learning. A new study by Meazure shows that from 2019 to 2021, confirmed cases of academic cheating during online monitored tests increased by about 13 times. “We’re catching them definitely trying to…


Horgan Apologizes for Profanity in Legislature During Tense Question Period

British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he apologizes for “intemperate comments” he made during a heated question period in the legislature. During a debate Monday with Opposition Liberals in the legislature over the province’s shortage of family doctors, the premier used the F-word. The question period ended shortly afterwards with Speaker Raj Chouhan calling for…


133 House Republicans Question Whether DHS Secretary Mayorkas Is Fit for Office

A group of 133 House Republicans is accusing the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) of willfully disregarding the law and endangering American citizens by embracing open border policies. The House representatives told Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in an April 25 letter that his “actions have willingly endangered American citizens, undermined the rule of law, and our…


What Is Rhubarb?

Mention rhubarb and one thing springs to mind: dessert. Every year, rhubarb appears everywhere, from pies to jams to chutneys. But what is rhubarb? What Is Rhubarb and How Does It Taste? First of all, rhubarb is a vegetable. At first blush, rhubarb is seemingly one of the few vegetables that’s primarily used in sweeter preparations…


This Copycat Chick-Fil-a Chicken Sandwich Recipe Will Satisfy Your Fast-Food Craving

While there are plenty of great fried chicken sandwiches across America, few can rival the simple pleasure of Chick-fil-A. You can’t always get Chick-fil-A, especially considering the cult-favorite fast food chain is closed on Sundays. But if you’re wanting to get your fix, then you’re in luck, since you can easily recreate Chick-fil-A’s fried chicken sandwich at home. There are…


Vitamin D Supplementation Is Effective in Preventing COVID-19, Study Suggests

Vitamin D supplementation can help prevent COVID-19 without serious adverse events, regardless of the individual’s vitamin D status, a study suggests. The peer-reviewed study, published in the Archives of Medical Research, enrolled 321 frontline health care workers from four hospitals in Mexico City, who all tested negative for COVID-19 at the start of the study. “The results of…


China Declares ‘No Limit’ in Strategic Cooperation With Russia

China recently affirmed its intention to strengthen strategic cooperation with Russia to establish a “new type of international relationship” and other shared goals. Political analysts interpret this as a public notice from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that China and Russia stand united against the Western democratic camp led by the United States. According to…


UK Prosecutor Says Child Cruelty Register Is ‘Good Idea’

A woman whose adopted son had to have both legs amputated because of abuse by his birth parents says she will meet a British government minister next month to iron out the details of how a child cruelty register would work. Paula Hudgell, whose adopted son Tony had to have his legs amputated because of…


Dallas Veteran-Owned Tea Company Launches New Line of Biodegradable Tea Bags

By Erin Booke From The Dallas Morning News DALLAS — Rakkasan Tea Company, a veteran-owned business located in Old East Dallas, is expanding beyond its primary loose-leaf tea mission. The company was founded in 2017 by Brandon Friedman and Terrence “TK” Kamauf, who served together in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the early…


Polish Soprano Says Shen Yun’s Message is Loving and Peaceful

MELBOURNE, Australia—When Shen Yun Performing Arts came to the Palais Theatre in Melbourne, Irena Grainge, a soprano and actress, was looking forward to attending an amazing performance with her friend. “And I am enjoying it very much,” said Ms. Grainge, who performs in films, television, and opera both in Australia and internationally. “I love the…