Month: May 2022

Wisconsin Republicans Opt Not to Endorse Candidates in Statewide Elections

Grassroots Wisconsin Republicans have, for the first time, opted not to endorse any major candidates in several statewide elections at the 2022 State Convention in Middleton. The move not to endorse any candidate signals the desire of “grassroots activists” at the convention “to allow candidates to continue to make their case to voters ahead of the…


Wisconsin Republicans Opt Not to Endorse Candidates, Vote Against Decertifying 2020 Results

Grassroots Wisconsin Republicans have, for the first time, opted not to endorse any major candidates in several statewide elections at the 2022 State Convention in Middleton. Instead, the winner of the Aug. 9 primary, hoped by many Republicans to be Sen. Ron Johnson, will face off against Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The move not to endorse any…


Centre-Right Liberal Party Must Reconnect With Aspirational Voters: Former State Leader

The defeated Liberal-National Coalition government must reconnect with its conservative roots—and middle to lower class voters—if it hopes to regain power at the next election, according to former Queensland Premier Campbell Newman. Newman, who quit the party last year over its support of heavy pandemic restrictions, said there was fertile electoral ground in the suburbs…


Russian Ruble Leaps to Near 7-year High vs Euro

The Russian ruble firmed more than 6 percent against the euro on Monday to a near seven-year high, boosted by capital controls, strong oil prices, and an upcoming month-end tax period. By 1338 GMT, the ruble had gained 6.3 percent to trade at 58.75 versus the euro, its strongest point since early June 2015. It…


Djokovic Backs ATP Cutting Wimbledon Ranking Points Over Russia Ban; Plans to Play in Wimbledon

PARIS—Novak Djokovic intends to defend his title at Wimbledon and supports the decision by the ATP men’s tour to withhold ranking points from that tournament as a show of unity among players—even though the move will negatively affect his hold on the No. 1 spot. In response to a reporter’s question after his first-round victory…


OC Store Robberies Spike ‘Way Off The Charts’: Jewelers’ Security Alliance

The May 22 smash-and-grab at Princess Bride jewelry store in Huntington Beach’s Bella Terra mall is the latest among a slew of store robberies plaguing Orange County businesses over the past year, with rates “way off the charts” according to an industry expert. The adage “as California goes, so goes the rest of the country,”…


JPMorgan CEO Speaks of ‘Big Storm Clouds’ Over US Economy

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon spoke to investors on Monday at the company’s first investor day since the outbreak of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, taking stock of the troubles that threaten the U.S. economy while also highlighting reasons for optimism under the circumstances. In his remarks, Dimon described a “strong economy” with “big…


3 Children Hurt in Collision Near Santa Ana School

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Three children were injured on Monday, May 23, near Taft Elementary School when a man who had been asked to leave the Santa Ana campus struck them while driving away, authorities said. The 911 call came in at 8:23 a.m., said Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Sean Doran. The children were taken to…


2022 Taste of Brea: ‘Perfect Way to Kick off Summer’

BREA, Calif.—The Brea Chamber of Commerce is holding their 2022 “Taste of Brea” food festival—which has been supporting local businesses and building community for 10 years—on May 26 in Downtown Brea. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, guests can expect a fun night out to bond with friends and family over dancing to…


French Open: Top-Seeded Swiatek Extends Winning Streak to 29

PARIS—World number one Iga Swiatek put on a commanding display against Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko with a 6–2 6–0 opening victory on Monday to kickstart her bid for a second French Open title and extend her winning run to 29 matches. Swiatek, who won the 2020 Roland Garros title without dropping a set, arrived in…