Month: June 2022

Irvine’s Wild Rivers Waterpark Postpones Opening to July 10

IRVINE, Calif.—Many Orange County residents have been waiting for a splash at the Wild Rivers Waterpark on hot summer days, but its reopening date has been rescheduled to July 10 because of supply chain issues. “We are committed to building Southern California’s best-in-class water park experience, but have been severely impacted by supply chain issues causing…


Explosive Devices Found in a Vehicle Connected to BC Bank Robbers Killed

Multiple explosive devices were found in a vehicle related to the two suspects who were gunned down outside a bank in Saanich, B.C. Saanich Chief Const. Dean Duthie said Wednesday an RCMP explosive disposal unit was able to transfer the devices from the vehicle to a local landfill and destroy them. Police had evacuated the…


The Simple But Forgotten Open Air Factor in Infection Control

Documented in medical journals for almost two centuries but seemingly forgotten nowadays, breathing fresh outdoor air could be key to defending against airborne bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19, a leading infectious disease expert from the Australian National University (ANU) suggests. Professor Peter Collignon, a co-author of a paper on the subject, said in a release…


Former USA Today Opinion Editor Says Its Leaders Need to ‘Return to Older Values’

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.—Former USA Today deputy editorial page editor David Mastio spoke out a few days ago about his demotion in August 2021 over his tweet that only women would get pregnant. “The top leaders of Gannett and USA Today need to take control of their newsrooms and return to the older values, or they’re…


Alberta Utilities Commission Approves $31M ATCO Fine, Says in Public Interest

The Alberta Utilities Commission has approved a $31-million fine proposed for ATCO Electric’s attempts to overcharge ratepayers for costs it shouldn’t have incurred. In April, ATCO Electric agreed to pay the penalty after a commission investigation found it deliberately overpaid a First Nation group for work on a new transmission line. It said ATCO also…


US Economy Contracted More Than Previously Estimated, Revised Data Shows

The U.S. economy in the first quarter of 2022 saw its worse contraction since the pandemic in 2020, according to revised data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released on June 29. The agency blames the downturn on an unexpected decline in economic activity due to the Omicron variant amid reduced government assistance. “The…


Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone

The House select committee investigating the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has subpoenaed former White House Counsel Pasquale “Pat” Cipollone for deposition testimony on Wednesday. “The Select Committee’s investigation has revealed evidence that Mr. Cipollone repeatedly raised legal and other concerns about President Trump’s activities on January 6th and in the days…


[PREMIERING 6/30, 6:15 PM ET]: I Am He | The Chosen Episode 8

Jesus and His students complete their preparations and leave Capernaum for Samaria. Jesus meets with a suffering woman at Jacob’s Well and announces that He is the Messiah. About The Chosen Series: A charismatic fisherman struggling with debt. A troubled woman wrestling with demons. A gifted accountant ostracised from his family and people. In this ground-breaking…


Ford Motor Follows Tesla Locking in Lithium Supply With Australian Miner Liontown

U.S. auto giant Ford Motor Co. has followed in the footsteps of Tesla and Korea’s LG Energy Solution after striking a deal with Australia’s Liontown Resources for the lithium supply for the next five years. The move comes as automakers scramble to secure the supply of the valuable commodity as the global pursuit of net-zero…


Pro-Life Groups Plan for Post-Roe World

The end of Roe v. Wade marks a great victory for American pro-life groups, but it’s not the end of their fight against abortion. Roe v. Wade mandated that the government couldn’t regulate abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, could not regulate the protection of fetal life in the second 14 weeks, and…