Month: June 2022

Canada to Expand Infrastructure to Help Europe Quit Russian Energy, Trudeau Says

Canada will help Europe reduce its dependency on Russian oil and coal by expanding infrastructure among other measures, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on June 28 at the G7 meeting in Germany. “Canada, obviously, as an oil and gas producer, is ensuring that in the short term we’re doing what we can to alleviate pressures,”…


Wall Street Profit Estimates Are Too Rosy, Putting Stocks at Risk, Analysts Warn

Corporate earnings forecasts are too optimistic, a growing chorus of analysts are warning, with the inevitable downgrades likely to put downside pressure on stocks and adding to concerns about a broader economic slowdown, inventory gluts, and weakening consumer spending intentions. Soaring inflation has followed a long run of ultra-loose monetary settings and unprecedented fiscal stimulus,…


Orange County DA Clears Rape Kit Backlog, Results in 6 Criminal Cases

SANTA ANA, Calif.—The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has cleared a backlog of rape kits that dated back to the early 1990s, resulting in up to seven criminal cases now under review, District Attorney Todd Spitzer told county leaders June 28. The office tested nearly 1,700 kits that were eligible for testing and identified 311…


Orange County’s 2 Water Agencies Should Merge Despite Difficulties: Grand Jury

The Orange County Grand Jury’s recent report called for the county’s two water agencies to join as “one voice” so that the county can manage its water resources more efficiently, but some water officials said consolidating the two might be too difficult to be beneficial. The county’s water currently comes from two sources: the Orange…


Jan. 6 Defendants Face ‘Despicable’ Conditions: Jan. 6 Advocacy Group Founder, Top Attorney

In an exclusive interview with The Epoch Times, Cynthia Hughes, founder of the Jan. 6 defendant advocacy group “Patriot Freedom Project” (PFP) and top Jan. 6 attorney Joe McBride discussed their experiences, describing “despicable” conditions and a pressing desire to ensure that the rights of these defendants are respected. Following the Jan. 6, 2021, “Stop…


Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

NEW YORK—Ghislaine Maxwell, who was once an international, jet-setting socialite, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on June 28 for trafficking young women to be used for the sexual exploits of her employer and one-time romantic partner, Jeffrey Epstein. The 60-year-old was convicted on Dec. 29 in federal court on five of six counts of…


Plumber: Glass Bathroom Vessel Sinks Offer Trendy Textures and Colors

By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service   Q: Hi Ed: We plan on installing a new vessel-type glass bathroom sink. A big attraction to a glass sink is the striking colors and textures available. So we don’t miss anything, can you recommend some trendy colors/textures for us? — Betty, New York state A:…


Fed Will Soon Return to Money Printing to Avert Government Default, Says Analyst

For all the talk about combating inflation, the Federal Reserve is likely to reverse course and continue to print substantial amounts of money because doing otherwise would threaten the federal government with insolvency, according to macroeconomic analyst Luke Gromen. Fed chairman Collin Powell has been talking about the central bank’s aggressively raising interest rates in…


[PREMIERING 7:30 PM ET] The Inside Story of the Canadian Trucker Protests—Andrew Peloso and Jeremy Regoto

This episode will premiere on Tuesday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. ET.  “You could tell they were fighting for something bigger than just becoming a viral hit overnight or trying to take power. They were fighting for their families. They didn’t have a job to go back to, so this was their last shot. ……


[PREMIERING 7:30PM ET] The Inside Story of the Canadian Trucker Protests—Andrew Peloso and Jeremy Regoto

This episode will premiere on Tues. June 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET.  “You could tell they were fighting for something bigger than just becoming a viral hit overnight or trying to take power. They were fighting for their families. They didn’t have a job to go back to so this was their last shot. ……