From the beginning of this century until the 2008 Beijing Olympics, China made impressive economic achievements and its leadership spent massive resources building the country’s image. At the same time, the Bush administration was preoccupied with combatting terrorism and the Middle East, which offered China an opportunity to expand its horizons, especially in the Asia…
Twitter Reports User Bump in Quarterly Report
Just days after Elon Musk’s $44 billion buyout of Twitter, the company released its Q1 earnings report on Thursday, attesting to a bump in users and a simultaneous decline in revenue. At the close of the quarter, Twitter reported monetizable daily active usage (mDAU) of 229 million, surpassing quarterly expectations for 226.9 million mDAU. This…
Fighting the 10 Hallmarks of Cancer with Food
“The vast majority of cancer research is devoted to finding cures, rather than finding new ways to prevent disease.” And the results of these skewed priorities are plain to see: 2021 is the 50th anniversary of Nixon’s declaration of war on cancer, and the death tolls from the most common forms of cancer in the…
John Durham Hasn’t Ruled out Charges Against ‘Tech Executive-1’: Prosecutor
Special prosecutor John Durham’s team this week suggested that a technology executive who was hired by a former Clinton campaign lawyer may face criminal charges. “Tech Executive-1,” who was confirmed to be Rodney Joffee, is currently being investigated by Durham’s team, said a prosecutor. Prosecutors did not provide more details. “We have not at this…
EgyptAir Crash That Killed 66 Likely Caused by Pilot’s Cigarette Igniting Fire: Report
An EgyptAir flight that crashed in 2016 while traveling from Paris to Cairo was caused by a pilot smoking a cigarette in the cockpit and starting a fire, according to a report. EgyptAir flight MH804 disappeared from radar on May 19, 2016, with 66 passengers and crew on board, all of whom were killed. The…
Oregon Voters in a Sour Mood Ahead of May 17 Primaries
Oregon voters are in a sour mood as they head into the May 17 primaries. According to a February poll conducted by DHM Research, only 18 percent of Oregonians think the state is headed in the right direction. That’s the lowest number recorded in DHM Research surveys dating back to 1993. Respondents are unhappy with…
Musk’s Twitter 2.0 Could Tweak California Politics
Commentary Like most of you, I’m elated Elon Musk took over Twitter. Enough of the censorship. It’s well known how Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media sites “cancel” users’ accounts. The most prominent was President Trump getting kicked off Twitter—while still in office. Less noted is what’s going on behind the scenes with the…
Michigan Investigated Hundreds of Doctors, Nurses Over COVID-related Complaints
Hundreds of nurses and doctors, including a chief medical examiner, have been investigated by the state of Michigan on COVID-related allegations ranging from videotaping a wedding where some guests weren’t wearing masks to telling trick-or-treaters not to get the vaccine. Authorities dismissed many of the complaints. Dozens are still pending, with a number referred for…
China’s Influence Over Musk? As Likely as ‘Loch Ness Monster Visiting Times Square’: Venture Capitalist
Now that Elon Musk has sealed the deal to purchase Twitter for $44 billion, there is new speculation that China could possess leverage over the billionaire CEO of Tesla Motors. New York Times reporter Mike Forsythe ignited a tidal wave of speculation, posting a tweet that China could influence Musk now that he is poised to become…
China’s Influence Over Musk? As Likely As ‘Loch Ness Monster Visiting Times Square’
Now that Elon Musk has sealed the deal to purchase Twitter for $44 billion, there is new speculation that China could possess leverage over the billionaire CEO of Tesla Motors. New York Times reporter Mike Forsythe ignited a tidal wave of speculation, posting a tweet that China could influence Musk now that he is poised to become…
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