Month: July 2022

Birx Says COVID-19 Vaccines Were Never ‘Going to Protect Against Infection’

One of the former U.S. officials who led the COVID-19 response during the Trump administration said July 22 that COVID-19 vaccines were not expected to protect against infection. “I knew these vaccines were not going to protect against infection. And I think we overplayed the vaccines. And it made people then worry that it’s not…


World’s Longest-Living Panda in Captivity Dies at 35 in Hong Kong

An An, the world’s longest-living male giant panda in captivity, had been feeling unwell, and his condition deteriorated over the past few weeks. On the morning of July 21, 2022, Ocean Park sadly announced that An An was euthanized to prevent him from suffering more pain. An An was 35 years old, equivalent to 105…


World’s Longest-Living Panda Dies at 35 in Hong Kong

An An, the world’s longest-living male giant panda in captivity, had been feeling unwell, and his condition deteriorated over the past few weeks. On the morning of July 21, 2022, Ocean Park sadly announced that An An was euthanized to prevent him from suffering more pain. An An was 35 years old, equivalent to 105…


Washington, DC Child COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Illegal: Legal Expert

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all students 12 and older in Washington, D.C. violates federal law, a legal expert says. “There is no FDA-approved COVID shot available and therefore, individuals have a right under the emergency use authorization to refuse these shots,” Matthew Staver, founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel, told The Epoch Times. The Food…


Hydrangea Pruning

Q: I have several hydrangeas in my yard. When is the best time to prune them? A: I am glad you asked as this is National Hydrangea Week. There are several species of hydrangeas, and it does make a difference as to when you prune them. Woody plants have old and new wood. New wood…


Ukraine Says Russian Missiles Hit Odesa Port; Landmark Grain Deal at Risk

KYIV—Russian missiles hit the major port of Odesa in southern Ukraine on Saturday, the Ukrainian military said, dealing a blow to a deal signed on Friday to unblock grain exports from Black Sea ports. The landmark deal signed by Moscow and Kyiv on Friday is seen as crucial to curbing soaring global food prices, easing…


Human Rights Activist Drew Pavlou Arrested in London Over Allegation of ‘Bomb Threat’ by Chinese Embassy

A human rights activist said he was arrested in London on Thursday while protesting outside of the Chinese embassy over what he alleged was a fake bomb threat. Drew Pavlou, in a series of Twitter posts published on Friday and Saturday, said he was being set up. The 23-year-old Australian, a vocal critic of the…


Human Rights Activist Arrested in London Over Allegation of ‘Bomb Threat’ by Chinese Embassy

Australian human rights activist Drew Pavlou said he was arrested in London on Thursday while protesting outside of the Chinese embassy over what he said was a fake bomb threat. In a series of Twitter posts published on Friday and Saturday, the 23-year-old vocal critic of the Chinese Communist Party said he was being set up….


Australian Human Rights Activist Arrested in London Over Allegation of ‘Bomb Threat’ by Chinese Embassy

Australian human rights activist Drew Pavlou said he was arrested in London on Thursday while protesting outside of the Chinese embassy over what he said was a fake bomb threat. In a series of Twitter posts published on Friday and Saturday, the 23-year-old vocal critic of the Chinese Communist Party said he was being set up….


1 Dead, 5 Hurt After Multiple Shots Fired in Seattle Suburb

RENTON, Wash.—One person was confirmed dead and five others were treated for gunshot wounds after multiple shots were fired in Renton, Washington, police said. The Renton Police Department said on Twitter that officers were called before 1 a.m. Saturday and found multiple victims, five of whom were treated for injuries. Police confirmed one fatality in…