Nestled in the Rust Belt of northeast Pennsylvania where President Joe Biden was born, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre are cities once dominated by Democrats. But times have changed and Republicans believe that Donald Trump-endorsed business owner Jim Bognet can unseat five-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District general election. The 8th district includes Scranton…
Pennsylvania GOP Congressional Candidate Trying To Unseat Democrat in President Biden’s Hometown
Reading the ‘Other’ Food Labels
July 27, 2022
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Are you an avid reader of food labels? If so, you probably know there are scores of words and phrases that describe the foods you can buy at the grocery stores and farmers markets. We’re not here to talk about the regular vernacular—the nutrients, additives, or claims like “low fat,” “high fiber,” or “good source…
Deadly Artillery Strike in Kurdish Region Throws Spotlight on Turkish Operations in Iraq
ANKARA, Turkey—The UN Security Council on July 26 met to discuss an artillery attack that killed nine Arab tourists last week in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region. While Baghdad blames next-door Turkey for the attack, Ankara denies the accusation, pointing the finger instead at the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a militant group based in mountainous areas…
Turning Point USA Weighs Lawsuit Against ABC News After It ‘Smeared and Lied’ About Group
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk has said he is “in talks” with lawyers regarding a potential lawsuit against ABC News after co-hosts of the show “The View” criticized TPUSA because so-called Nazi protestors appeared outside its recent Student Action Summit at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida. TPUSA aims to “identify, educate, train, and organize” conservative students…
The Senator Trying to Restore Fiscal Sanity
July 27, 2022
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Commentary The record high inflation that is plaguing Americans is being fueled by out-of-control federal spending. The federal government has spent over $6 trillion on COVID-19 related pandemic stimulus measures. The most recent, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was not even needed as most states are experiencing large surpluses. The national debt is over $30…
Feminist Barrister Wins Discrimination Case Against Her Chambers
A London-based barrister has won a discrimination case against her own firm after she was placed under investigation for opposing what has been characterised as LGBT charity Stonewall’s “trans extremism.” On Wednesday, the London Central Employment Tribunal found that, as a consequence of being a feminist who believes that a woman is defined by her sex,…
The Palace of Monserrate: From Ruin to Romantic Icon
July 27, 2022
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Located in the lush and enchanting landscape of Sintra, Portugal, lies the Monserrate Palace, a 19th-century Romantic era gem embellished in Indian, Italian, Moorish, and Neo-Gothic styles. Over the centuries, Monserrate became a retreat for writers and a source of inspiration for travelers. Even in a neglected state, the palace inspired none other than Romantic…
Microsoft Falls Short of 4th Quarter Profit Targets, Blames China’s Lockdowns and Russia Sanctions
Microsoft Corp.’s latest profits fell short of Wall Street expectations on July 26 after the company revealed that “evolving macroeconomic conditions and other unforeseen items” had impacted its financial results. In its earnings report for the three months ending June 30 (the fourth quarter of the company’s 2022 fiscal year), the company founded by Bill Gates reported…
Google Search Ads Exceed Revenue Expectations Despite ‘Low Expectations’
Google’s second-quarter revenue from its search advertisements beat expectations, enabling parent company Alphabet to report revenues in line with market forecasts. Alphabet’s second-quarter 2022 revenue from “Google Search & Other” came in at $40.69 billion, up 13.53 percent from second-quarter 2021 revenue of $35.84 billion. It also beat financial data firm FactSet’s estimates of $40.15…
Rail Conductor Sacked for Questioning ‘Black Privilege’ Was Unfairly Dismissed, Court Rules
A court has ruled that a British rail conductor who was sacked when he questioned “black privilege” in an online diversity training was unfairly dismissed. The Free Speech Union (FSU), which backed his case, urged for more “free speech training for employers.” In May, The Telegraph reported that rail conductor Simon Isherwood was dismissed for…
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