Month: July 2022

‘Extension of Control’: Concerns Raised Over Hong Kong’s New Cybercrime Legislation Proposal

The Hong Kong government recently published a 268-page consultation paper on a legislative proposal aimed at extending jurisdictions to information and communications technology. However, experts have warned that the proposal, which they see as on par with Hong Kong’s national security law, could be used by the Hong Kong government to set up mass internet…


American Consumer Confidence Slips Further in July, for Third Consecutive Month

American consumer confidence for July, hit its lowest level since February 2021, as deep concerns over higher inflation and rising interest rates, suggest poor economic growth in the early part of the third quarter. The Conference Board released its July 26 Consumer Confidence Index, which reflects current business conditions and potential developments for the months ahead….


This Analyst Previews Texas Instruments, Intel Ahead Of Quarterly Results

Earnings season kicks off next week with Texas Instruments Inc. on July 26. Rosenblatt analyst Hans Mosesmann expected an inline 2Q and inline 3Q guide as it recovered from the China COVIDovid-19 shutdowns. On July 28, Intel Corp. looked to report where Mosesmann expected them to meet 2Q but lower the $76 billion current year outlook due to inflationary pressures in PC,…


The ‘De-Russification’ of Ukraine

Commentary With a population of 46 million and a vast territory that is rich in natural resources, Ukraine was the largest and most formidable of the states to secede from the Russian Federation, in 1991. About half the population is Russian-speaking. Curiously, Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, the Soviet leader from 1964 to 1982, was actually born…


Mets Top Yanks 6—3 in Subway Series Matchup of Leaders

NEW YORK—Eduardo Escobar crossed the plate and skipped joyfully back to the Mets dugout after his tie-breaking, two-run homer capped a four-run, first-inning rally—a drive a fan behind the left field fence caught one-handed with a leap. Most of Citi Field was dancing by the time Edwin Díaz struck out Gleyber Torres with two on,…


Investment From South Korea’s SK Group Will Be ‘Consequential’ to US, Says Biden

SK Group, the second-largest conglomerate in South Korea, said on Tuesday that it would invest an additional $22 billion in semiconductors and other cutting-edge industries in the United States. The plan was unveiled following a virtual meeting between S.K. Group chairman Chey Tae-won and U.S. President Joe Biden, who was quarantining in the White House…


Dr Oz Supports Same-Sex Marriage, Campaign Spokesperson Says

As the U.S. Senate contemplates if it will vote to pass “The Respect for Marriage Act,” a spokesperson for Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz said that the celebrity surgeon supports same-sex marriage. The proposed legislation, which was passed by the U.S. House, would codify same-sex marriage and interracial marriage at the federal level….


Shohei Ohtani Homers, Angels Shut Down Royals in 6—0 Victory

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani fanned on three pitches during his first at-bat against the Royals on Tuesday night. His next at-bat set the tone for the rest of the game. The do-everything All-Star sent the third pitch of that at-bat 420 feet to straightaway center field, giving Los Angeles the early lead. The…


FEC Rules on Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s Use of Campaign Funds

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Tuesday announced that it has denied a request by Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Ca.) to use campaign funds to pay for childcare expenses when he travels to support other Democratic campaigns and at the request of foreign governments and entities. In a statement, the FEC said that it approved a tally…


Henry Flipper Rose From Slavery to Become West Point’s First Black Graduate—and a Staunch Anti-New Dealer

When individuals soar above their circumstances, they catch our attention. When they hold firm to timeless principles despite challenges and temptations, they inspire. When they speak the truth, do their duty, and adhere to high standards of character, they are models we should seek to emulate. One such man was Henry Ossian Flipper (1856–1940). In so many…