Month: May 2022

Australian Labor Party Forms Majority Government, Announces Ministry

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his new ministry after the Australian Labor Party secured 77 seats in the lower house, giving the party one more seat than required to form a majority government. The new ministry will see 30 ALP members of parliament form the new frontbench with interim ministers Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Foreign…


1 Hiker Dead, 1 Hurt After Waves Inundate California Trail

A hiker in Northern California died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean by huge waves that inundated a seaside trail and another hiker who rushed into the water to attempt a rescue was hospitalized, authorities said. Rescue crews sent Sunday afternoon to the Lost Coast Trail near Shelter Cove in Humboldt County found one…


Australia Told Power Bills Will Be a Challenge: Deputy PM

There’s no short-term solution to the pain of rising power bills for households already dealing with broader cost-of-living spikes, the federal government says. Power retailers have been warning bills will rise from July in line with higher prices in wholesale energy markets. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has acknowledged energy costs were going to be…


Capitol Report (May 31): Hillary Clinton Campaign Lawyer Acquitted; Biden Plan to Cut Inflation

President Joe Biden laid out his 3-point plan to tackle inflation ahead of his meeting with the chairman of the Federal Reserve. What are Biden’s solutions for tackling soaring prices and can we expect them to yield results? Gas prices seem to be hitting record heights on a daily basis. What are the impacts on…


Parents, Students Protest High School’s Ban on Unvaccinated Students at Graduation

LOS ANGELES—A group of parents and students gathered outside of Granada Hills Charter High School to protest the school’s decision to ban students who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 from participating in upcoming graduation events. Protestors held signs that read “Our Kids, Our Choice” and “Don’t Discriminate, Let Our Kids Graduate” at the May 31 protest,…


Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Texas Social Media Anti-Censorship Law

The Supreme Court voted 5-4 late on May 31 to temporarily block a Texas law that prevents social media platforms from censoring users based on their political views. Known as HB 20, the state law makes it unlawful for tech platforms to restrict or remove content based on “the viewpoint of the user or another…


‘Plan for the Worst’: CEO Confidence Wanes As Corporate America Prepares For Recession

CEO confidence in the U.S. economy is waning as survey results and comments from top executives suggest a dim outlook. The Conference Board’s second-quarter measurement of CEO sentiment revealed that 57 percent anticipate the economy to go through a “very short, mild recession.” This represented the fourth consecutive quarter of declining expectations. According to the…


Biden Administration’s Biofuel Initiative May be Worse for Environment than Gasoline

Several long-term studies show the impact of increased corn ethanol production has worse environmental consequences in terms of carbon emissions than ordinary gasoline. As Americans are planning summer travels, the administration of President Joe Biden allowed up to a 15 percent corn ethanol-gasoline mix from June to September. It represents a victory for the U.S….


[PREMIERING JUNE 4, 7:30 PM ET] Finding Manny | Documentary

The chance discovery of an article sends a Holocaust survivor on an unexpected trip to visit the orphanage where he was rescued to after the war. Manny Drukier narrowly escaped the war by jumping from a “death train” at age 16, finding refuge at a unique home for orphans and displaced children. Seventy-one years later,…


BC Exempts Small Amounts of Illicit Drug Possession From Criminal Charges for 3 Years Amid Overdose Crisis

British Columbians will not be arrested or charged for possession of small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use for three years, as the government seeks to address an overdose crisis in the province. B.C. has been struggling with a public health crisis in relation to overdose deaths and related harms since 2016, with close…