Month: June 2022

Chinese Defense Minister Says China Will ‘Fight at All Cost’ to Prevent Taiwan’s Independence

News Analysis China’s recent naval exercises coincide with the warning delivered by China’s defense minister at a major security summit earlier this month: China would “fight a war at any cost” if Taiwan were to pursue its independence. Several Chinese media reported on the military exercises on June 16. They revealed that the Chinese navy…


What Are Truffles?

Q: What are truffles? A: Misshapen and lumpy, these earthy orbs may not be much to look at, but they’re among the most prized delicacies in the culinary world. Intensely flavored and aromatic — a musky, nutty fusion — and very sought after, certain varieties fetch thousands of dollars per pound; not too shabby for…


‘2000 Mules’ and America’s Open Sore: Doubts About Election Integrity

Commentary I watched Dinesh D’Souza’s film “2000 Mules” weeks ago, and I can’t get it out of my mind. I would think that any American, regardless of political affinities, would find this movie deeply disturbing. If you’re a Democrat and believe that the 2020 presidential election was the cleanest, most honest election in American history,…


No Safety Data to Back CDC’s Recommendation on Co-administering COVID-19 Injections and Other Vaccines in Children

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in updated guidance on June 24, says that children as young as 6 months may simultaneously receive COVID-19 injections and other routine vaccines on the same day, although no safety study has been conducted by the vaccine manufacturers. The guidance comes after the CDC recommended mRNA COVID-19 injections—a…


Peach Tea Bread Should Be Your Summer Staple

Peach season is in full swing now. I have been delighting in all the ways to develop cooked and no-cook peach dishes. Chilled peach soup, peach salads with arugula and burrata, and roast chicken with peach sauce are just a few. It’s fun to select different peach varieties and taste them to decide on how…


Atlanta Fed Estimates US 2nd-Quarter GDP Growth at 0.3 Percent

The U.S. economy is forecast to have grown by just 0.3 percent in the second quarter, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta says. According to the regional central bank’s closely watched GDPNow estimate, that’s slightly higher than the previous week’s projection of zero percent. Despite the slight uptick, this is still well below the peak of…


US Economic Growth to Hit Just 0.3 Percent for 2nd Quarter

The U.S. economy is forecast to have grown by just 0.3 percent in the second quarter, says the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. According to the regional central bank’s closely watched GDPNow estimate, this is slightly up from the previous week’s projection of 0 percent. Despite the slight uptick, this is still well below the peak…


Gas, Electric, or Hybrid: True Costs and Savings

The national average price for gasoline in the continental United States reached $5 in mid-June. People who spend multiple hours in their cars daily were flummoxed. No one was likely to get an increase in salary to match the increase in gas prices, so most people were forced to refigure their transportation budgets accordingly. Meanwhile,…


Louisiana Blocked From Banning Nearly All Abortions Despite Supreme Court’s Roe Ruling

A court blocked Louisiana from barring nearly all abortions despite a law that was triggered by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling last week that overturned Roe v. Wade. Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Robin Giarrusso on Monday issued a temporary injunction after some abortion clinics filed a lawsuit against the state, according to his…


Old World Wisconsin Gets a Brewhouse

This is news that doesn’t feel new: “Breaking story: Wisconsin museum brews beer and gives out samples.” Afterwards, you can tour a tavern that dates back over a century. It’s like announcing Wisconsin makes cheese. But trust me: this is awesome. While I’ve sipped beer in a museum before, it wasn’t beer being brewed in…