Month: August 2022

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Image of Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago was FBI ‘Photo Op’: Former Trump Aide

The federal authorities had staged a “photo op” with the newly disclosed photograph showing documents with classified markings at former President Donald Trump’s Florida resort, alleged ex-White House aide Kash Patel. The image, captured on Aug. 8 during the FBI’s raid of Mar-a-Lago, showed six documents labeled as “top secret” and several marked as “secret”…


Newly Released Mar-a-Lago Image Was FBI ‘Photo Op’: Former Trump Aide

The federal authorities had staged a “photo op” with the newly disclosed photograph showing documents with classified markings at former President Donald Trump’s Florida resort, alleged ex-White House aide Kash Patel. The image, captured on Aug. 8 during the FBI’s raid of Mar-a-Lago, showed six documents labeled as “top secret” and several marked as “secret”…


PM Announces Billion Dollar Skills Package To Support 180,000 Free TAFE Places by 2023

An additional 180,000 fee-free TAFE places will be created by 2023 as part of a major training package launched at the government’s jobs and skills summit. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told attendees at the summit on Sep. 1 that the $1.1 billion (US$750 million) package would be jointly funded by federal, state and territory governments….


Cottage Homeschooling: A Classical, Christian Education

It’s a Monday morning. Children at Excelsior Classical Homeschool Academy in Paradise Valley, Arizona, have gathered for school. Held in a local church, the students of varying ages come wearing uniforms. It’s a gathering time for students, parents, administrators, and teachers: a time to get back on track with their educational goals and the curriculum…


Judge Certifies Lawsuit Alleging CRA Allowed Hackers to Breach Thousands of Online Taxpayer Accounts

A federal judge has certified a class action lawsuit alleging that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) allowed thousands of taxpayer identities to be breached by hackers, who then used the information to illegally collect Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) payments. Based on the accusations of the case’s plaintiff, BC resident Todd Sweet, federal judge Richard Southcott…


Judge Removes 3 Mission Viejo Councilors From Office

An Orange County judge removed three of five Mission Viejo city councilors on Aug. 31, after they remained in office beyond the two-year terms they were elected for. OC Superior Court Judge Walter Schwarm ordered Mayor Wendy Bucknum, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Sachs, and Councilman Greg Raths to vacate their seats by Wednesday evening. Schwarm left 30…


China Locks Down World Largest Electronics Market Under ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy

China’s ruling communist party (CCP) has locked down the world’s largest electronics market and the urban districts in its megacity Shenzhen, which is China’s economic center. Meanwhile, a Chinese think tank warned of major risks to China’s economy, calling on the authorities to change the “zero-COVID” policy to help economy. After 11 local COVID-19 cases…


Thursday, September 1, 2022: Epoch Sudoku Hard


Reps. Kim, Levin Team Up for New Orange County Law Enforcement Facility

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Reps. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) and Young Kim (R-Calif.) teamed up with Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes Aug. 31 to tout nearly $3.5 million in funding for a new sheriff’s facility that will help combat terrorism, school shootings, and other types of crimes. The Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center, which is currently housed in…