Month: May 2022

Australian Man Confirmed Killed in Ukraine

An Australian man has died while providing humanitarian aid in war-torn Ukraine, the prime minister has confirmed. Michael O’Neill, 47, was killed on Wednesday, leaving behind three children as well as five siblings. “This is a tragedy and I want to give my condolences to the family of the man involved,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…


Ricky Gervais’s ‘Supernature’: A Convo With Keith Stubbs

Comedian Ricky Gervais’s new Netflix special “Supernature” has offended the LGBTQ community, making it the second Netflix comedy special to spark outrage, after Dave Chappelle’s latest show. I spoke to Keith Stubbs of Dry Bar Comedy to gain his perspective on the free speech issues at stake, as well as how comedians navigate this new…


High Times and Hijinks at World Economic Forum 2022

If the World Health Organization (WHO) hadn’t followed China’s cue in telling us there was no evidence of coronavirus human-to-human transmissibility in early 2020; if governments around the world, seemingly in sync, hadn’t massively infringed on personal freedoms to impose lockdowns and mandates over recent years; if the genocidal Chinese regime wasn’t a key player…


Counting Continues as Australian Labor Party Just One Seat Shy of a Majority Government

Labor’s hopes for majority government are now pinned on three electorates after a fourth lower house seat went to the Greens. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday called last weekend’s election an “outstanding result” for the party. The major parties both received record-low primary votes, but Albanese pointed to voters in traditional blue-ribbon seats…


Big Tech Ad Revenue Growth to Taper as Pandemic Bubble Pops: Analyst

After unprecedented revenue growth last year, digital platforms including Alphabet Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Snap Inc., and Twitter Inc. now face a sobering reality as pandemic-driven advertising trends dissipate, according to an analyst report on Thursday. Research firm MoffettNathanson cut its 2025 revenue estimates for each of the four companies by double-digit percentages. U.S. digital…


Filmmaker Jason Loftus: Animated Documentary Recalls CCP Mass Arrests and Persecution After State TV Hijacking

“Most people do know that they cannot trust the state narrative. But the problem is: what can you trust? And what can you not trust? How far does the propaganda go?” At a time of ubiquitous lies, when telling the truth can cost you your life, is it worth it? I sit down with Peabody…


How to Become a Millionaire and Retire Young

By John Rampton Are you doubtful that you could ever be a millionaire? You may want to reconsider. If you’re diligent with your savings, manage your spending, and stick with it for some time, even someone with modest earnings can become a millionaire. In fact, the 2021 Global Wealth Report from the Credit Suisse Research Institute…


It’s Conservative David vs. the Woke Corporate Green Giant

Eight years ago, a holder of a modest amount of Apple stock found himself in the peculiar position of being told publicly by an angered CEO Tim Cook that his money was no good in Cupertino. Justin Danhof, a conservative activist investor, had turned up at the company’s annual shareholder meeting to ask Cook, essentially,…


‘Brea Alive Again’ at 2022 Taste of Brea

BREA, Calif.—Brea Downtown was tasty and vibrant at the annual Taste of Brea festival on the evening of May 26, where residents were given a chance to take a break from their work week and enjoy food and drinks proudly made in Orange County. Restaurants, small businesses, and community leaders came together to show the…


The Incredible Moringa Tree

It’s difficult to discuss moringa without feeling like you’re bragging. Some call it the miracle tree, and the number of gifts it offers makes clear why. Ounce for ounce, moringa leaf has twice as much protein and calcium as milk, and similarly impressive amounts of beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, iron and other beneficial nutrients….