Month: July 2022

FDA Rejects Request to Revoke Emergency Authorization of Pfizer’s Vaccine for Some Children

U.S. drug regulators have rejected a request to revoke emergency authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds. “Petitioner has provided no basis to demonstrate that the EUA should be revoked,” Dr. Peter Marks, a top Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official, wrote in a June 17 letter, which was made public on July…


Design Recipes: The Beauty of Brown

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Like black, the color brown is neutral, blends well with other colors and adds a sense of luxury. For many, brown is a wonderful and soothing alternative to black while viewed as not as harsh. The beauty of brown is it adds warmth to nearly any space without…


US, Indonesia to Hold Large-Scale Joint Military Drill in Sumatra

Indonesia and the United States will conduct a large-scale military exercise next week to enhance their combined interoperability capabilities, with 11 other nations participating as partner nations or observers. The annual Garuda Shield exercise will be conducted on the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan from August 1 to 14. It aims to bolster the…


Can Beet Greens Really Improve Liver Function by Removing Unwanted Toxins?

If you’re trying to alkalize the body and optimize your health – beet greens would be a wise choice.  With an earthy bitter taste – these greens have a reputation for helping to regenerate and reactivate red blood cells by supplying oxygen throughout the body.  But, most importantly, beet greens can help to detoxify the…


Superman: Showdown (1942)

A crook dressed as Superman commits a series of robberies. The real Superman must work fast to counter the bad publicity. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV…


Moral Tales for Children From McGuffey’s Readers: The Seven Sticks

This is the 13th installment in our McGuffey Readers series, in which we reproduce some of the best moral tales from the classic 1800s schoolbooks that sold an estimated 122 million copies by 1960, the largest circulation of any book in the world next to the Bible and Webster’s Dictionary. McGuffey’s Readers played an important…


Popeye the Sailor Meets Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp (1939)

Working in the story department of Surprise Pictures, Olive Oyl writes a script based on the story of Aladdin, casting Popeye as the thief and herself as the princess. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below the video to…


Practical Spy Gear: High-Tech Personal Electronics

Personal electronics have come a long way in just the past few years. This sampling of gear that used to be available only to spies just may prove useful in your daily life. (Courtesy of Lanmodo) See What’s Ahead Lanmodo Vast Pro Night Vision Driving Camera $369 Driving on dark, snowy, rainy, or foggy roads…


Canadians Avoiding Major Purchases Amid Rising Inflation: Survey

Runaway inflation and lack of trust in the Bank of Canada mean a majority of Canadians are reluctant to make major purchases, a new Angus Reid Institute poll finds. June’s inflation rate was at 8 percent—the highest since January 1983. The online survey of 1,606  adults, conducted between July 18 and 20, found that 75…


New York Rolls Out Program to Pay Overdue Utility Bills for Low-Income Households: Hochul

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on July 28 announced the rollout of a financial assistance program to help low-income customers pay off overdue electricity and gas utility bills. According to Hochul’s office, the financial assistance program provides $567 million to help low-income electric and gas utility customers pay off past utility bills. It includes an estimated $557…