Month: July 2022

House Democrats Push Gun Manufacturers to End Sale of ‘Assault Weapons’

During a July 27 hearing, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee pushed top U.S. gun manufacturers to end the sale of so-called “assault weapons” in the wake of a spurt of gun violence across the nation. The hearing—coming in the wake of two deadly shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York—featured testimony from chief…


Judge Temporarily Blocks North Dakota’s Trigger Abortion Ban; Clinic Can Continue Operations

A judge in North Dakota has temporarily halted the state’s “trigger law” abortion ban from beginning on July 28, allowing the only remaining abortion clinic in the state to continue the procedure. Burleigh County District Judge Bruce Romanick granted the order to the Red River Women’s Clinic on July 27, one day before the state’s…


Judge Temporarily Blocks North Dakota’s Trigger Abortion Ban, Clinic Allowed to Continue Operations

A state judge in North Dakota has put a halt to the “trigger law” abortion ban that was set to come into effect on July 28, allowing the only remaining abortion clinic in the state to continue facilitating the procedure. In 2007, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly passed a trigger law that was written to…


Russia Attacks Kyiv Area for the First Time in Weeks

KYIV, Ukraine—Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Kyiv area for the first time in weeks Thursday and pounded the northern Chernihiv region as well, in what Ukraine said was revenge for standing up to the Kremlin. Ukrainian officials, meanwhile, announced a counteroffensive to take back the occupied Kherson region in the country’s south,…


How Time in Nature Can Truly Revitalize Your Body and Restore Your Soul

Researchers have confirmed that spending time in even a small green space can have physical and mental health benefits… exposure to the natural world relieves stress, improves mood, and can have health benefits. ~ Jasmine Howard If you’ve ever felt refreshed, rejuvenated, and just plain happier after spending a few minutes outdoors, you’re not alone….


US Raises Trade Concerns With Canada Over Online-Streaming Bill

Washington has raised concerns about the trade implications of Ottawa’s online-streaming bill, prompting a legal expert to warn that Canada could face hundreds of millions of dollars of retaliatory tariffs if it becomes law. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressed disquiet about the proposed legislation, known as Bill C-11, during talks earlier this month with…


Understanding the Constitution: The Great Forgetting

Commentary Here are five frequent assertions about the Constitution. Their common characteristic is that they’re all false: “The Constitution left the states with no power to regulate commerce.” “The federal government has no power to regulate immigration.” “The Constitution forbids the federal government from issuing paper money.” “The Founders drew a sharp distinction between a…


Be Careful of ‘Wash Sale Rules’ When Selling Your Investment for a Tax Loss

Buying and selling is an everyday occurrence in the stock market. So are losses, which means selling an investment at a loss is sometimes inevitable. But whether you are trying to recoup losses without losing great investments, or you simply have seller’s remorse, it is important to avoid the wash-sale rule. A wash-sale occurs when…


Ottawa Proposes to Pay $1,337 for Ar-15 Under Mandatory Firearms Buyback Program

The federal government is proposing $1,337 in compensation for turning in an AR-15 rifle under a mandatory buyback program. Public Safety Canada has released a price list detailing how much money owners of banned firearms can expect to get under the program. At the higher end of the scale, forfeiting a Swiss Arms SG550 could…


Santa Monica Hospital Sued for Wrongful Death After Husband’s Remdesivir Treatment Fails

It wasn’t until after Victor Javier had died that his wife learned he had been treated with the drug Remdesivir. “It was a complete surprise,” said Maricela Javier. “I didn’t know what Remdesivir was.” The couple had gone to Providence Saint John’s Health hospital for help with Victor Javier’s persistent hiccups. Instead, the 54-year-old was…