Month: June 2022

Over 100 Georgia Sheriffs Condemn Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger Over ‘Defund the Police’

A total of 102 sheriffs in Georgia have joined Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican who is seeking a second term, in a statement condemning Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams over her support of “soft-on-crime policies.” The statement, released on June 27, also criticized Abrams for “advancing the Defund the Police movement” with her position as…


Euro Holds Below $1.06 as Lagarde Sticks to Script

LONDON—The Aussie and the Canadian dollar climbed on Tuesday on firmer oil prices while the euro held below $1.06 as European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde offered no fresh insight on the central bank’s policy outlook. Oil prices are up 10 percent in barely a week on supply constraint concerns with Brent crude holding…


Hong Kong District Councillor Disqualified Over Oath Validity

On August 13, 2019, in the midst of the Anti-extradition Law Amendment Bill movement, the airport rally was suppressed by the police. Richard stood between the protesters and the policemen to mediate. That scene was photographed by many members of the press. Since then, many Hong Kong people have named him “Airport Uncle.” Chan participated…


Stocks, Oil Edge Up as China Relaxes Quarantine Rules

LONDON—Global shares moved into positive territory on Tuesday while oil prices firmed following China’s decision to ease some quarantine requirements for international arrivals. China slashed the quarantine time for inbound travelers by half in a major easing of one of the world’s strictest COVID-19 curbs, which have deterred travel in and out of the country…


Optimism Among US Business Leaders Drops to New Low Amid Rising Inflation, Supply Issues, Labor Shortages

Optimism among business leaders regarding the outlook of the U.S. economy has drastically declined in the past year, according to JPMorgan’s 2022 Business Leaders Outlook Pulse, released Monday. More than 1,500 midsize business leaders participated in the survey (pdf), which was conducted between May 25 and June 10 across executives of midsize companies in the United States that have…


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Hong Kong Legislative Council Attempts to Conceal Infamous Past

There are further signs the CCP continues to purge Hong Kong of its colonial past. After the Hong Kong government changed textbook contents, the Legislative Council website follows in unison, albeit a bit hastily. Lately the website is found to have removed the entire page of all recorded history of the Legislative Council, which had…


Nearly Three Decades After Utah Girl Goes Missing, Her Family Longs for Closure

SPANISH FORK, Utah—The day 15-year-old Kiplyn Davis went missing in May 1995, her family turned on the porch light to serve as a beacon of hope. It’s been on ever since. “We’ve gone through a lot of light bulbs,” Kiplyn’s father, Richard Davis, said. “We won’t turn that light bulb off until we have her…


Dad Quits Drugs and Has Incredible Transformation so He Can See His Daughter

The love for his child helped this man to clean up and get his health and life back. (Video courtesy of Austin Greene) …


Survey Shows Hong Kong Children Doubled Their Weight During the Pandemic

According to a joint survey conducted by the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Pediatric Foundation, released on June 23, 2022, the overweight and obesity rates of Hong Kong children have nearly doubled as the pandemic continues. With schools on stay-at-home orders due to…