Month: January 2023

Shen Yun Is Renewing Chinese Culture at The Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Culture is a priceless asset to a nation, once it is destroyed, it is nearly impossible to bring back. Fortunately, Shen Yun Performing Arts has found a way with China’s 5,000 years of civilization after its near-destruction at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party. “Chinese culture before communism was wonderful. It’s sad that…


Novak Djokovic to Play American Unseeded Tommy Paul at Australian Open

Twenty-one-time grand slam champion winner Novak Djokovic will go head to head with unseeded first-time major semi-finalist Tommy Paul at the Australian Open on Friday night.  Paul, a 25-year-old from America who is currently ranked No. 35 in the world, beat out 20-year-old fellow American Ben Shelton for his semifinal spot against Djokovic. The Serbian superstar…


Musk Outlines Tesla’s Recession Playbook: Claw Back Costs

Elon Musk has a playbook for Tesla headed into what he believes will be a “serious” recession: cut costs on everything from parts to logistics, while keeping the pressure on competitors with discounted sticker prices. In a conference call to discuss Tesla’s fourth-quarter results, Musk and other executives outlined plans to reshape the electric vehicle…


Cold Wave Sweeps Across China Amid Lunar New Year, Results in Record-Breaking Low Temps

A cold wave has swept across China amid the Lunar New Year, with the northernmost city of Mohe in Heilongjiang Province reaching a historic extreme of -53°C (-63.4°F) on Jan. 22. At 7:00 a.m. on the first day of the Lunar New Year, -53°C was measured at the Jintao Meteorological Station in Amur Town, Mohe…


Vatrano’s Hat Trick, Big 3rd Period Help Ducks Stun Avs 5–3

DENVER—Frank Vatrano scored three goals, Adam Henrique and Mason McTavish scored 24 seconds apart in the third period and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit to stun Colorado 5–3 on Thursday night, Jan. 26,  and snap the Avalanche’s six-game winning streak. Trailing 3-1, Vatrano scored his second goal with 1:23 left in the…


Grand Jury Gets Case of July 4 Shooting Suspect’s Father

CHICAGO—Illinois prosecutors told a judge Thursday that they are presenting evidence to a grand jury for a possible indictment against the father of the man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago. Robert Crimo Jr., 58, was arrested in December on seven felony counts of reckless conduct….


Boeing Pleads Not Guilty in Case Over Deadly Max Crashes

FORT WORTH, Texas—Boeing pleaded not guilty Thursday to a charge that it misled regulators who approved its 737 Max, the plane that was involved in two crashes that killed 346 people. Family members of passengers who died gave emotional testimony, calling for criminal prosecution of top Boeing officials. The families are trying to convince a…


Walmart’s Sam’s Club to Add 30 Stores in Next Few Years

NEW YORK—Walmart said Thursday it plans to open more than 30 Sam’s Club locations in the next few years, marking the first expansion since 2017. The nation’s largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, plans to open the first Sam’s Club location as part of the expansion next year in Florida. Sam’s Club is also modernizing…


Boogie Ellis’ Career Night Lifts USC Past No. 8 UCLA

Boogie Ellis scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the second half, including a 3-point dagger with 1:25 remaining, and Southern California handed visiting crosstown rival and No. 8-ranked UCLA its second consecutive loss in a 77–64 decision, Thursday night, Jan. 26, in Los Angeles. The Trojans (15–6, 7–3 Pac-12 Conference) trailed by 12…


Canadians Victimized for More Than $530 Million in Fraud Schemes Last Year

In 2022, 90,137 incidents of fraud were reported, with 56,352 Canadian victims and a total loss of $530 million, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). Each year, CAFC documents new frauds, trying to stay ahead of scammers who keep coming up with more innovative ways to victimize Canadians for their money. This month, for…