Month: July 2022

Florida Files Complaint Against Bar Over Lewd Drag Show With Children Present

A Florida bar that held a drag show with a nearly nude dancer while children were present could have its alcohol license revoked after a state agency filed a complaint. R House, a bar in Miami, featured a nearly nude transgender dancer on or around July 3, according to video footage widely circulated online. That…


Slowing Down Muscle Aging Should Start at the Age of 40: Medical experts

Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength, is one of the signs indicating the aging of the entire human body. Nowadays, sarcopenia is observed in people in their forties, and has become a health issue worthy of attention. Specifically, decreased muscle elasticity and tension, commonly known as muscle weakness, makes people feel feeble and…


12 Scams to Avoid During Retirement

Scams use the stereotype of a confused, older person giving their money to a scammer is almost cliché at this point in time. Unfortunately, not many people question this idea, leading them to ask why seniors fall for scams in the first place. A better question may be, why does anyone fall for a scam?…


China’s Banking and Property Sector Problems Affect Hong Kong: Analyst

With the sluggish economy in mainland China’s banking and property system, with bank depositors unable to withdraw their money, and home buyers boycotting mortgage repayments to banks, Hong Kong banks’ loans to the mainland are affected and its banks face increased risks. “The impaired loan ratios for Hong Kong banks’ mainland loans will likely further…


CCP Uses TikTok to Gather Overseas User Data: Studies

According to an Australian cybersecurity firm investigation, TikTok, the overseas version of Douyin, collects massive amounts of user data. The TikTok app on Apple’s iOS system connects to servers in mainland China, while on Android’s system, it collects data from all other running and installed apps. A TikTok data investigation white paper report released by…


Tehran Landslide Caused by Heavy Rains Kill at Least 6

A landslide caused by heavy rains on Thursday killed at least six people in Tehran, Iranian state media reported, and as many as 14 people were reported still missing. Officials warned that heavier rains were expected later Thursday. Yahya Saleh Tabari, head of Tehran’s emergency center, urged people to avoid mountainous areas and riversides in…


Lawsuit Against Alameda County Alleges That Governmental Contract Awards Have Racial Quotas

The Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER) and two co-plaintiffs filed a complaint against Alameda County in the Superior Court of California of Alameda on July 25, alleging that state programs encourage racial quotas. “The argument of the lawsuit is that the Alameda County government is violating both the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution…


House Passes Cybersecurity Legislation to Protect America’s Energy Sector, Infrastructure From Hackers

The House approved legislation on July 27 that seeks to address the issue of increasing cyber threats to U.S. energy infrastructure by providing grants to university students specializing in cybersecurity. H.R. 7569, also called the “Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2022,” was passed with a package of other measures in a 336–90 vote. The…


House Passes Cybersecurity Bill to Protect America’s Energy Sector, Infrastructure From Hackers

The House passed a bill on July 27 that seeks to address the issue of increasing cyber threats to America’s energy infrastructure by providing grants to university students specializing in cybersecurity. H.R. 7569, also called the “Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2022,” was passed with a package of other bills in 336–90 vote. The…


‘They Are Right on Our Predicted Schedule’: Retired US Generals Issue Warning About New Pandemic Declaration

Two retired U.S. generals, MG Paul Vallely, U.S. Army, and Thomas McInerney, USAF, raised concerns over the World Health Organization’s recent declaration of monkeypox as a global health emergency, alleging potential ulterior motives. “Each of us should not be alarmed by this alert as the credibility of WHO is in great question based on their actions and notices…