Month: August 2022

Trudeau Says Government Must Be ‘Careful’ Not to Accelerate Inflation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today the federal government must be “careful” moving forward not to implement programs and policies that will accelerate already-spiking inflation rates. At a press conference in Ottawa, Trudeau said the government would “do what is necessary to support vulnerable Canadians as we move forward, taking into account inflation.” “But also…


Residents of Mississippi’s Capital Form Long Lines for Water

JACKSON, Miss.—Frustrated residents of Mississippi’s capital on Wednesday waited in long lines at distribution sites where volunteers handed out cases of bottled water after a poorly maintained treatment plant failed this week, causing taps to run dry. Hundreds of vehicles queued outside one site in the city of Jackson operated by the Salvation Army, as…


India-Arab-Israel-Mediterranean Corridor to Europe: A Historical Idea That’s Ripe for Implementation Again

Commentary As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its seventh month, and the war in Donbas and Kherson turns into a prolonged meatgrinder, the world is waking up to a costly reality. For the first time in many decades, a multipolar world order is emerging with a Moscow–Beijing alliance. This is leaving the rest of…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Aug. 31)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery fell $2.09 to $89.55 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for October delivery fell $2.82 to $96.49 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery fell 9 cents to $2.61 a gallon. September heating oil fell 10 cents to $3.72 a gallon. October natural gas rose 9 cents to $9.13…


People With 99 Percent Blood Oxygen Concentration May Also Have Heart Hypoxia

During the covid epidemic, some people test themselves with a blood oxygen machine. However, even with a constant blood oxygen concentration of over 99 percent; some people have still been diagnosed as having “heart hypoxia” when they go for a health check. People are breathing 24 hours a day, how can there be a lack…


For Stable Heart Disease, Does Stent Placement Do More Harm Than Good?

The controversy surrounding the proper treatment of stable heart disease was highlighted some years ago, when former President George W. Bush decided to have a stent placed, even though he had not had a heart attack and was not experiencing angina (chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart). During an annual exam,…


Why College Prices Have Spiraled

Commentary With the Biden administration’s announcement this week that it would continue the moratorium on student loan payments through the beginning of next year and will forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt per student, student loan forgiveness is at the top of the current political agenda. Meanwhile, there’s little talk about bringing the cost of…


FDA Authorizes Updated COVID-19 Boosters; Snapchat to Lay Off Over 1,200 Staff | NTD Business

The Food and Drug Administration greenlights updated booster shots for COVID-19. What’s new about them? More tech layoffs: Snapchat’s parent company is laying off a big chunk of its global workforce—as it struggles to grow sales. Over two dozen states are cutting taxes and returning money to people after bringing in more than they actually need….


LIVE NOW: FDA Authorizes Updated COVID-19 Boosters; Snap to Lay Off Over 1.2K Staff | NTD Business

The Food and Drug Administration greenlights updated booster shots for COVID-19. What’s new about them? More tech layoffs: Snapchat’s parent company, laying off a big chunk of its global workforce—as it struggles to grow sales. Over two dozen states cutting taxes and returning money to people after bringing in more than they actually need. Who doesn’t…


The Ongoing Wealth Transfer to Ukraine

Commentary The Biden administration and its congressional allies continue to transfer U.S. wealth and treasure to Ukraine with no end in sight. This includes lethal aid in the form of weapon systems and nonlethal aid in generic categories such as refugee assistance, energy security, anti-corruption activities, and logistics support. Let us examine the topic in…