Malta wants more Americans to join masses of Europeans who visit and savor its extraordinary multi-island nation. From glorious beaches and water sports to remnants of 8,000 years of history, this island nation has it all. Due south of Sicily and due east of Tunisia, Malta has long played critical roles in Mediterranean Sea trade…
President Biden Asks the Saudis to Bail Him Out
Commentary President Biden will attend the Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Saudi Arabia next month, with the explicit goal of convincing the GCC—that is, the Saudis—to increase production of crude oil as a tool with which reduce gasoline prices in the United States. From a recent press conference: Q: And my question on Saudi Arabia: Why not have the President go…
4 Killed When Stands Collapse During Colombian Bullfight
BOGOTA, Colombia—Part of the wooden stands collapsed during a bullfight in central Colombia Sunday, sending spectators plunging to the ground and killing at least four people and injuring hundreds, authorities said. The disaster took place in a stadium in the city of El Espinal in Tolima state during a traditional event called “corraleja” in which…
Apartment Building Roof Collapses in Budapest
The roof and part of the front of an apartment building in Budapest collapsed on Monday, injuring four pedestrians and flattening a number of parked cars. Police officials said in a statement that the search of the rubble and the building itself was continuing, but that so far there was no indication of fatalities. Access…
Colorado Pregnancy Center Vandalized, Set on Fire Following Supreme Court Abortion Decision
June 27, 2022
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Authorities in Longmont, Colorado, are investigating a fire at a pregnancy center reported in the early morning hours of June 25 as a potential arson case. The fire at Life Choices, a Christian pregnancy center that offers free services related to sexual health and pregnancy, was reported at 3:17 a.m. local time on June 25,…
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of High School Football Coach Fired for Post-Game Prayers
June 27, 2022
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 27 that a school district in Washington state violated First Amendment religious freedom protections when it fired high school football coach Joseph Kennedy for leading personal prayers at the 50-yard line after games. The decision is regarded as a victory for religious freedom. In the case, the high…
The Only Real Solution Is Economic Growth
June 27, 2022
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News analysis Market sentiment changes by the day and hour. But as I write, financial markets are starting to look just a bit better. The reason is embarrassing for believers in sound money. The prevailing sense—and this could change tomorrow—is that the Federal Reserve is getting cold feet in its stated mission to crush inflation…
Economic ‘Soft Landing’ Prospects Are Fading
The chance of a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy has come down since the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points this month. Recession fears are mounting and Google Trends data show more Americans are searching for the term “recession” than at any other time since 2004. Because of the failure of…
China’s May Export Surge Means Little for the Longer Term
June 27, 2022
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Commentary May was a great month for Chinese exports. According to the General Administration of Customs, this most recent month for which data are available saw a 12.7 percent rise over April in the value of China’s exports. The administration notes that if this pace holds up, it will overcome the weakness of earlier months…
Hong Kong Hospital Authority: Mainland Doctors Will Be With Us Soon
In recent years, there has been a wave of emigration from Hong Kong, and a large number of talents have been lost from all occupations. The Hong Kong Hospital Authority (HA) said on June 23, 2022 that there is a shortage of medical care staff in Hong Kong. To date about 10 percent of the…
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