Month: November 2022

Smith Seeking Second Medical Opinion on Woman Denied Transplant Operation Due to COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is seeking a second medical opinion concerning a woman who sued Alberta Health Services (AHS) and her transplant doctors for denying her a life-saving organ transplant unless she first receives COVID-19 shots. The premier was asked during a press conference on Nov. 29 about Sheila Annette Lewis, who recently…


Home Schooling on the Rise in Australia, Parents Concerned About Content Schools Teach Children

Homeschooling is rising in Australia after parents became increasingly aware of the content schools were teaching children during COVID-19 lockdowns. Queensland’s Department of Education revealed in October that home school registrations rose 69 percent, from 5,008 to 8,461, between 2021 and 2022 (pdf). “Home education has been growing in Australia steadily for a number of…


US GDP Rose by Forecast-Beating 2.9 Percent Last Quarter, but Experts See Weakness Behind the Numbers

The real gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States grew at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the third quarter of 2022, increasing more than the advance estimate of 2.6 percent issued by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) last month, but expert analysts are warning against premature celebrations amid a looming recession….


Transgender Surgeries Are No ‘Cure’ For Distressed Youths, Doctor Says

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Surgically removing body parts and destroying healthy human function “violates one of the most fundamental principles of plastic surgery,” Dr. Patrick Lappert testified, explaining why he refuses to remove breasts from females who seek to appear male. Lappert took the stand on Nov. 29 in federal court here as a witness for the…


Gougères, Savory Cheese Puffs, Are Party-Perfect Appetizers With French Flair

Cheesy, crisp, and airy, gougères are impossible to stop at just one. These savory cheese puffs are typically served warm to accompany wine tastings in France, but there’s little wonder as to why they’re so beloved all across the country. Served as appetizers or as part of a cheese platter, they’re ideal for the holidays,…


Senate Motion to Strip ‘Honourable’ Title Could Affect at Least Two Former Senators

At least two former senators could be stripped of the title of “Honourable” following a motion the upper chamber passed Tuesday. Former senator Don Meredith, who is facing criminal charges for sexual assault and harassment, was the impetus for a motion that passed in the Senate Tuesday. But the motion also calls for former senators…


First and Second Family Attend National Christmas Tree Lighting

On Nov. 30, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will light the National Christmas Tree to celebrate the 2022 holiday season. Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will also attend the lighting. The ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. ET on the Ellipse in President’s Park in Washington. This…


LIVE NOW: First and Second Family Attend National Christmas Tree Lighting

On Nov. 30, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will light the National Christmas Tree to celebrate the 2022 holiday season. Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will also attend the lighting. The ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. ET on the Ellipse in President’s Park in Washington. This…


LIVE 5:30 PM ET: First and Second Family Attend National Christmas Tree Lighting

On Nov. 30, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will light the National Christmas Tree to celebrate the 2022 holiday season. Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will also attend the lighting. The ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. ET on the Ellipse in President’s Park in Washington. This…


The Horrific Legacy of Former Chinese Communist Leader, Jiang Zemin

Commentary What is the legacy of a man who ordered the genocide of 70-100 million people? For the sake of the victims and posterity who will one day look back upon this tragic era and hopefully draw lessons from it, we must not mince words. We must be clear. Jiang Zemin belongs alongside the worst…