Month: May 2022

Mosque Shooter Bissonnette Can Apply for Parole After 25 Years, Supreme Court Rules

OTTAWA—The Supreme Court of Canada says Alexandre Bissonnette, who went on a deadly shooting spree at a Quebec City mosque, can apply for parole after 25 years. In its unanimous decision on May 27, the high court declares unconstitutional a 2011 Criminal Code provision that allowed a judge, in the event of multiple murders, to…


Indian Vine Slays Sugar

Gymnema sylvestre is the Latin name for a vine native to the forests of southern and central India. The leaves of this herb have been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for at least 2,000 years. It is primarily used to treat diabetes and other issues related to sugar. Gymnema’s Hindi name, gurmar, literally translates to…


‘Energy Emergencies’: US Summer Blackout Risks Grow Amid Global Energy Crisis

Many parts of North America are at risk of experiencing blackouts this summer, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) warned in a new dire report. According to the non-profit organization’s “Summer Reliability Assessment” report (pdf), there could be widespread summer blackouts amid shuttered power plants, supply chain snafus, and intense heat. The group, which…


The Russo-Ukrainian War: A New Opportunity for Demagogues to Destroy Freedoms at Home

Commentary  Politicians thoroughly enjoy times of war. Periods of bellicosity are when the most power-hungry members of the political class indulge in their most depraved political fantasies. The Russo-Ukrainian War has been no exception to this trend. Since World War II, Western politicians have taken advantage of the largest conventional military conflict on European soil…


Secure Your County and the Country Will Follow

Commentary I’ve dedicated myself to learn about the voting process in America ever since I lived through the disastrous Virginia elections of November 2019. The outcome for my specific House of Delegates race didn’t make any sense. I wanted to find out more and understand the true mechanics of how American elections are conducted. I’m…


Wall Street Opens Higher as Economic Data Allays Growth Worries

U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Friday as data showed strength in consumer spending and signs of peaking inflation, providing relief to investors worried about a sharp slowdown in economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 97.90 points, or 0.30 percent, at the open to 32,735.09. The S&P 500 opened higher by 19.59 points,…


Floridians Buying Less Food, Cutting Spending Due to Inflation: Survey

Floridians are cutting back on food spending as well as nonessential items amid recent price hikes and surging inflation, according to the latest statewide survey from the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI). The online survey was conducted May 20–22 with over 530 respondents in the Sunshine State, FAU BEPI said. Results showed that more than 70 percent…


Officials: 4 Dead, 2 Hurt in Pennsylvania Home Explosion

POTTSTOWN, Pa.—At least four people have been killed and others might still be missing after a house explosion in a suburb northwest of Pennsylvania, authorities said. Pottstown Borough Manager Justin Keller confirmed in a press conference that the explosion occurred Thursday just after 8 p.m. in Pottstown, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia,…


‘Knowledge is Power’: Constitutional Scholar Strives to Educate the Public and Rein in the Federal Government

Christin McMasters’ strategy for teaching about the U.S. Constitution is first to establish a foundation by answering why we have a government, and from there, why we have a constitution. McMasters, also known as The Liberty Belle via her blog, has initiated a North Carolina-based constitutional-advocacy crusade to answer those questions in classes, speaking engagements,…


Fed Study Reveals How Long US Consumers Expect Roaring Inflation to Persist

A New York Fed research paper said American consumers expect no relief from high prices in the near-term, believing the current bout of roaring inflation will keep percolating for the next twelve months before finally losing steam over a three-year horizon. A new analysis from the New York Fed found that U.S. consumers polled about…