Month: May 2022

After Years of Delays London’s New Elizabeth Line Opens Just in Time for Jubilee

Four years after it was originally due to open the Elizabeth Line—originally known as the Crossrail project—has finally opened for business and hundreds of passengers boarded the first trains. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and his predecessor, the now-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, welcomed the opening of the line, which they both claimed would generate…


Can You Save for Retirement Without a 401(K)?

Here’s a pop quiz for you. When you hear the word retirement, what immediately comes to mind? Some of you might have visions of traveling the world, playing golf, or hanging out with your grandkids. But, for most of you, you’re probably thinking about your 401(k). Since first introduced in the early 1980s, defined contribution…


Fed’s George Sees Policy Interest Rate Near 2 Percent by August

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George on Monday said she expects the U.S. central bank to lift its target interest rate to about 2 percent by August, with further action dependent on how both supply and demand are affecting inflation. “Fed policymakers have emphasized a commitment to act expeditiously to restore price stability,…


China Starting Next Global Crisis by Gobbling Up Sri Lanka

Originally published by Gatestone Institute Commentary On May 12, India confirmed that it would provide a desperate Sri Lankan government 65,000 metric tons of urea, pursuant to an existing $1 billion credit line. The sale, which overrides New Delhi’s ban on the exports of the commodity, relieves severe pressure on the government of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Sri…


State Farm on Giving Transgender Books to Schools: ‘We No Longer Support the Program’

Auto and home insurance giant State Farm says it is no longer a part of a collaborative book donation campaign that promotes transgenderism to kindergartners, following a media exposé based on a whistleblower email. The internal email, allegedly leaked by concerned State Farm employees, states that the company partnered with transgender youth advocacy group The…


Infant Formula Crisis Another Symptom of North American ‘Managed Trade,’ Experts Say

The White House says it is treating the shortage of infant formula as a top priority—a crisis experts say is one more symptom of North America’s new era of “managed trade.” And there is growing concern that Canada could be side-swiped by the rush to action in the United States. Over the weekend, military transports…


Fed’s Daly Says She Does Not Expect a Recession

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Monday said the U.S. economy has a lot of momentum, and said the central bank can raise interest rates to where they are no longer stimulating economic growth without starting a recession. “We really have a strong economy,” Daly said in an interview on Fox News….


The Most Efficient Way to Boost Gut Health, Better Than Any Amount of Probiotics

You probably know that if you lack vitamin D, you are prone to osteoporosis. In fact, it’s much more than that. Vitamin D also has a large impact on your intestinal health. Dr. Joel Gould, a Canadian dentist for more than three decades, has cured countless patients of dental problems. However, for most of his…


The Kitchn: Battenberg Cake Is a Piece of British History

For a quintessential British experience, enjoy a slice of Battenberg cake with a cup of afternoon tea. It is equally delicious when served alongside a cup of coffee, or as a sweet treat after dinner. This distinctive and elegant cake has a long history in the United Kingdom. It is said that the cake was…


2022 Mitderm Primary Calendar

March 1 Texas primary May 3 Indiana primary Ohio primary May 10 Nebraska primaries West Virginia primaries May 17 Kentucky primary North Carolina primary Idaho primary Oregon primary Pennsylvania primary May 24 Alabama primary Arkansas primary Georgia primary Texas primary runoff Minnesota special primary June 7 California primary CA US Senate special primary CA US…