MOSCOWA—Moscow court on Monday rejected an appeal brought by Meta Platforms Inc after it was found guilty of “extremist activity” in Russia in March, the TASS news agency reported. Russia restricted access to Meta’s flagship platforms Facebook and Instagram, as well as fellow social network Twitter, in the wake of Moscow sending tens of thousands…
Pro-Beijing Vanuatu PM Shelves Constitutional Changes After Boycott From Opposition
June 22, 2022
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Vanuatu’s government has shelved proposed changes to its Constitution to allow foreign nationals to hold office and extend term limits for members of Parliament. The contentious changes come amid concerns that democratic institutions across the South Pacific are being weakened as Beijing ramps up its influence. On June 21, Prime Minister Bob Loughman was forced…
Human Rights Group Proposes New Lifeboat Scheme to Canada; to Offer More Hongkongers Refuge
The Canadian government announced the extension of its lifeboat work visa program in May, 2021, but not many Hongkongers could apply. For this matter, human rights organizations proposed a new Hongkongers Protection Plan to the Canadian government, to expand the scope of the previous lifeboat program, so that more Hongkongers who wish to leave Hong…
US Airman Arrested for Alleged Insider Attack at Green Village Base in Syria
A U.S. airman has been arrested by military law enforcement over an alleged insider explosives attack at a U.S. base called Green Village in eastern Syria in April. Ann Stefanek, a U.S. Air Force spokesperson, told CNN that the unnamed U.S. airman was taken into custody in the United States on June 16 as part…
Trump Primary Picks Lose in Georgia Primary Elections
June 22, 2022
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Five of six Republican primary candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump have lost GOP primary contests in Georgia in 2022. The latest Trump-endorsed Georgia candidates to fall in nomination battles against GOP rivals is Vernon Jones in the 10th Congressional District (CD 10) and Jake Evans in CD 6. Neither of their races was close. Both…
Georgia Republicans Reject Trump Primary Picks … Again
June 22, 2022
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Maybe former President Donald Trump should stop endorsing Republican candidates in Georgia because his hand-picked contenders have lost five of six 2022 GOP primary contests in the Peach State. The latest Trump-endorsed Georgia candidates to fall in nomination battles against GOP rivals is Vernon Jones in the 10th Congressional District (CD 10) and Jake Evans in CD…
Experts Call for Action to Curtail Vaping Among Adolescents, Lower Potential Long-Term Risks
The American Heart Association has called for action to reduce e-cigarette use amongst adolescents after a study found adverse health effects from e-cigarette consumption can accrue over time. The latest available scientific evidence suggests the accumulated use of e-cigarettes leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, the association said in a scientific…
Senate Advances Gun Control Bill in Procedural Vote After Bipartisan Negotiations
The Senate cleared a procedural hurdle to advance a gun control bill Tuesday night following negotiations between Republicans and Democrats. The chamber voted 64 to 34 to advance the 80-page legislation (pdf), the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Senate negotiators released the text an hour prior to the vote. The procedural vote came nine days after lawmakers agreed…
Chicago Police Won’t Chase Suspects on Foot in Some Cases Under New Policy
June 21, 2022
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Chicago police officers can no longer give chase to people who run away under certain conditions per a new foot pursuit policy that changes how law enforcement members can do their jobs. Foot pursuits pose “inherent risks” for officers, suspects, and the public, and the new Chicago Police Department policy tells officers they should only…
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‘Shen Yun Nourishes Taiwanese People’s Hearts and Souls,’ Says Audience Member
TAINAN, Taiwan—After three consecutive sold-out performances in Chiayi, Shen Yun‘s International Company traveled to Tainan and performed at the Tainan Cultural Center on the afternoon of June 15. At Shen Yun’s second stop in Tainan, Taiwan’s Vice President Lai Ching-teh presented a flower basket, wishing Shen Yun a successful tour. Vice President Lai Ching-te’s flower…