Commentary If Republicans are really seeking to drain the Washington so-called “swamp”—with immediate, tangible benefits for Americans’ prosperity and freedom—they could do no better than to begin with social policy. Long neglected the vast welfare machinery not only furnishes the greatest reservoir of superfluous functionaries, but it is also among the most destructive sectors of…
‘Draining the Swamp’ Must Include Social Policy and Welfare
Vegan Mother Gets Life in Prison for Starvation Death of Son
FORT MYERS, Fla.—A vegan woman convicted of murder in the malnutrition death of her young son was sentenced Monday to life in prison. Sheila O’Leary, 38, whose family followed a strict vegan diet, was convicted in June on six charges—first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter, child abuse, and two counts of child neglect—in the…
Study Finds That Immunity Is Related to Gut Health and Diet
Researchers from the University of Sydney have said that the results of a pre-clinical study conducted by the university have enhanced understanding of diet’s effect on immunity and gut health. The Sydney University study found that high-protein diets can trigger an immune response by altering the composition and activity of the gut microbiota—a collection of microorganisms…
2 Die, 5 Injured in Phoenix Shooting Rampage; Suspect Dead
PHOENIX—Two people were killed and five injured—including two police officers—when a man began shooting at random in Phoenix on Sunday night before killing himself, authorities said. Phoenix police identified the man on Monday as 24-year-old Isaiah Steven Williams. They said he was found to have a single gunshot wound to the head, consistent with a…
$480,000 Settlement Approved for Pregnant Ex-Inmate Who Claims She Lost Baby Due to ‘Delayed Transportation’ to Hospital
A former prison inmate who was pregnant and alleges she suffered a miscarriage when sheriff’s deputies stopped at a Starbucks while driving her to a hospital has been approved to receive a $480,000 settlement in her federal wrongful death lawsuit. The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the proposed settlement in a closed-door session, according…
China’s Shenzhen Shuts Electronics Market Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
SHENZHEN, China—Authorities in China’s southern city of Shenzhen shut the world’s largest electronics market of Huaqiangbei and suspended service at 24 subway stations on Monday in a bid to curb an outbreak of COVID-19. Three key buildings in the sprawling area, comprised of thousands of stalls selling microchips, telephone parts, and other components to manufacturers,…
Blackstone-Owned Landlord to Cease Buying Homes in 38 Cities as US Housing Market Slows
A single-family landlord firm owned by the private investment company, Blackstone, will end it purchases of homes in 38 American cities, as the U.S. housing market begins to slow down dramatically. The residential property company, Home Partners of America, (HPA) was acquired by Blackstone in June 2021 for $6 billion at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic housing…
Dana Point Cancels City Council Election, Appoints New Members
Dana Point City Councilors Aug. 25 canceled the elections for Districts 1, 2, and 3 and appointed three candidates who were running unopposed in the General Election. On Dec. 13, Planning Commissioner John Gabbard will be sworn into office for District 1, Matthew Pagano for District 2, and current District 3 Councilman Jamey Federico will…
Lured by Drug Cartel Money, US Citizens Risk All Smuggling Illegal Aliens Across Arizona Border
This is the second article in a series on illegal drug and human smuggling along Arizona’s border with Mexico. CASA GRANDE, Ariz.—Mexican drug cartel money drives international human smuggling operations in the United States, said Sam, owner of a private investigation company in Arizona that deals with border security issues. Without it, the industry wouldn’t…
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