Month: August 2022

Aaron Rodgers Says Media Launched ‘Witch Hunt’ of Unvaccinated Players, Explains ‘Immunized’ Comment

NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers has taken aim at the media’s “witch hunt” of both vaccinated and unvaccinated players and explained why he said he was “immunized” against the virus when he had not received any of the shots. Rodgers made the comments during a Saturday appearance on Joe Rogan‘s podcast where he stated that he had not been vaccinated…


US Open Champs Medvedev, Murray Win; Ukrainian Stuns Halep

NEW YORK—Daniil Medvedev had an easy start to his U.S. Open title defense, beating Stefan Kozlov 6–-2, 6–4, 6–0 on Monday. Simona Halep had another early exit, this one coming in a memorable first tour-level win for Ukrainian Daria Snigur. Snigur upset the No. 7 seed 6–2, 0–6, 6–4, then struggled through tears to explain…


LIVE 8/30 at 10:30AM ET: Pelosi Criticized for Hiding Role in Jan. 6 Security Failures; Vaccine Narratives Take 180 Degree Turn

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is being criticized for hiding her role in the security breakdowns on Jan. 6, and some allegations say she may be culpable for the chaos. Republicans are trying to obtain documents on Pelosi’s role, and claim that the effort is being blocked. Investigations into the security failures, and failures in the…


Heatwave Still Roasting China, With Floods Forecast

Two U.S. warships are sailing through the Taiwan Strait. Overhead, more Chinese fighter jets are crossing the unofficial divide between China and Taiwan. More joint military drills take place—this time between Russia and China. With those kicking off, the United States and Japan are launching their own field training. Flooding and heavy rain are coming…


Education Takes to Stage at Skills Summit

Universities will state their case to be at the heart of the federal government’s employment plan during the upcoming jobs and skills summit. The two-day summit in Canberra this week will bring together more than 100 unions, business and government representatives to discuss solutions to Australia’s economic challenges. The peak body representing universities will attend…


Mission Viejo Regulates Sober Living Homes

The Mission Viejo City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Aug. 23 requiring sober living, or group homes to register with the city. These group homes that house six or fewer people who are exiting drug rehabilitation programs now must send an application to the city with the operator’s contact information. The ordinance comes after a…



Californians to Pay Almost $1 More for Gas per Gallon This Labor Day Weekend

Californians will pay nearly a dollar more for a gallon of regular gasoline this Labor Day weekend than they did last year, and $2 more than in 2020, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Although the cost of gas in the Golden State has slowly backed off its record price of $6.43 per…


Regenerative Properties of the Newborn Heart Offers Hope for Those With Congenital Heart Disease

Researchers from the Murdoch’s Children Research Institute (MCRI) are developing new treatments for congenital heart disease that could enable children born with birth defects can regenerate the damaged organ. In 2011, Prof. Enzo Porello, who is now head of the Heart Regeneration Laboratory at the MCRI, demonstrated the regenerative properties of newborn mouse hearts at the University…


For First Time in 26 Years Murray-Darling Dams Approach Capacity

Forecast heavy rainfall could see a Victorian dam spilling for the first time in 26 years, potentially contributing to flooding downstream. The Dartmouth Dam has overflowed only four times since its completion in 1979, the last time being in 1996. Murray-Darling Basin Authority operators are closely managing water outflows from Hume and Dartmouth dams above…