As the federal government calls a public inquiry into the use of the Emergency Act, a diverse coalition of civil society groups is watching closely to ensure the investigation is broad in scope and independent. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Act for the first time since its creation on Feb. 14 in response to…
Civil Liberties Groups Demand Feds Allow Robust Inquiry Into Use of Emergencies Act
Washington Post Removes Link From Story on Libs of TikTok Accountholder
April 25, 2022
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The Washington Post and its reporter Taylor Lorenz are claiming that a profile of the person allegedly behind the Libs of TikTok account did not contain any personal information, assertions disputed by the person behind the account. The original version of the piece, which is highly negative against the person, contained a name and an…
Wall Street Opens Lower on Global Slowdown Fears
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Monday as fears over China’s COVID-19 outbreaks spooked investors already concerned about aggressive U.S. interest rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 79.75 points, or 0.24 percent, at the open to 33,731.65. The S&P 500 opened lower by 16.44 points, or 0.38 percent, at 4,255.34, while the…
WTA Not Returning to China in 2022, Wants Resolution to Peng Case
The WTA is still working to find a resolution to the standoff with China over the Peng Shuai issue but will not return to the country this year, Tour chief Steve Simon said. Former doubles world number one Peng’s well-being became a concern for the WTA after she posted a message on social media last…
LIVE: Johnny Depp’s Defamation Case Against Ex-Wife Amber Heard Continues
Johnny Depp’s defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, continues in Fairfax, Virginia. Depp claims Heard wrongly accused him of domestic abuse in Washington Post op-ed article. …
Inquiries Start Into Missing Japan Tourist Boat, With at Least 11 Dead
TOKYO—Inquiries began into what caused the disappearance of a tour boat off Japan’s northern coast as search efforts intensified on Monday to find the vessel and its missing passengers, with the confirmed death toll rising to 11. The “Kazu I” left harbor on Saturday for a sightseeing trip when it ran into trouble off the…
Twitter Shares Rally as Reports Say Elon Musk’s Takeover Deal Close
Twitter shares surged as news emerged that Elon Musk’s takeover bid could be accepted by Twitter’s board as early as Monday. Reuters reported that Twitter’s board of directors is close to reaching a deal with the world’s richest man to sell the social media network for roughly $43 billion in cash. According to anonymous sources,…
Majority of Americans Support US Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Survey Finds
April 25, 2022
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A majority of U.S. registered voters across the political spectrum support tough trade policies against China, according to a new poll by global data firm Morning Consult. “Voters believe imposing tariffs on China are an effective way to protect U.S. industries and American workers,” the poll (pdf) says, which surveyed 2,005 registered voters from March…
Threat Level Raised on Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau Volcano as Lava Flow Enters Sea
Indonesia’s Geological Agency on April 24 raised the alert level for the erupting Mount Anak Krakatau volcano to level 3, requiring a danger zone of up to 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) as volcanic activity intensified. According to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), the volcanic mountain began spewing ash clouds towering 3,000 meters…
Harvard Hosts Chinese Communist Officials in Student-Run Conference
A student-run body at Harvard University recently hosted a Chinese diplomat who previously denied claims of genocide in Xinjiang and described the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as a “great party.” Huang Ping, Consul General of the Chinese consulate in New York, told attendees of the annual Harvard College China Forum on April 16 that China…
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