Month: January 2023

Kanye West Could Be Denied Visa Into Australia

Australian ministers say U.S. rapper Kanye West—now known as Ye—could be denied entry into the country over his comments praising Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. Ye was reportedly planning to visit Melbourne, Australia, to meet with the family of his new wife, Australian designer Bianca Censori. However, Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said the rapper’s comments…


Parents Urged to Heed Child Online Safety Following 69 Percent Increase in Cyberbullying Complaints

As the new school year begins, parents and guardians have been urged to stay alert for their kid’s online safety after youth-driven cyberbullying content escalated to “concerning levels.” “I urge everyone to be mindful of online safety ahead of the return to school when we typically see reports of cyberbullying spike,” eSafety Commissioner Inman Grant…


House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Fund Electric Vehicles Through Strategic Petroleum Reserve

House Democrats reintroduced legislation (pdf) on Jan. 20 in Congress to invest in the emergency crude oil stockpile to help finance the recharging infrastructure required to make feasible President Joe Biden’s goal of having half of all new vehicles be electric-powered by 2030. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.), together with Reps. Angie Craig (D-Minn.), Jason…


FDA Proposes Measures to Limit Lead Exposure in Baby Food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday recommended specific levels of lead that are considered safe in different types of food intended for babies and young children in an effort to mitigate any potential risks to children under two. The draft guidance sets out “action levels” for the relevant industry, which the FDA said…


Fiala Scores in OT to Lead the Kings Past Flyers 4–3

PHILADELPHIA—Kevin Fiala scored 1:09 into overtime to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4–3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, Jan. 24. Anze Kopitar scored two goals and Samuel Fagemo added one for the Kings. James van Riemsdyk, Wade Allison and Rasmus Ristolainen scored for the Flyers. Los Angeles dominated the third…


Shen Yun Gave Me Insight ‘Into the Chinese People’s Souls’ Says Think Tank Director

WASHINGTON D.C.—Nina Shea, director of the Center for Religious Freedom at the Hudson Institute, has worked extensively on efforts to advance individual religious freedom and human rights in both the United States and foreign policy for the last three decades. On Jan. 24, she saw the theme of religious liberty play out on stage through beauty…


Doctor Tells Law Society Former Health Minister Visited His Home

The Law Society of Alberta heard Tuesday a number of allegations about Alberta’s justice minister over suggestions he violated the profession’s code of conduct. Tyler Shandro is facing three complaints dating back to his time as the province’s health minister early in the COVID-19 pandemic. A Calgary doctor, who had posted a photo on social media…


‘Intimidating’: Doctor Tells Law Society Former Health Minister Visited His Home

The Law Society of Alberta heard Tuesday a number of allegations about Alberta’s justice minister over suggestions he violated the profession’s code of conduct. Tyler Shandro is facing three complaints dating back to his time as the province’s health minister early in the COVID-19 pandemic. A Calgary doctor, who had posted a photo on social media…


Musk Testifies Over ‘Funding Secured’ Tweet in Tesla Investors’ Class Action Lawsuit

A lawsuit about a tweet that Elon Musk made years ago continues, concluding its fifth day on Tuesday. Musk testified for roughly three more hours in a federal trial over a class-action lawsuit alleging he misled Tesla shareholders with a tweet from Aug. 7, 2018. He defended himself against claims that he illegally manipulated Tesla’s…


‘Every Detail of Shen Yun Is Absolutely Perfect,’ Says Japanese Designer

TOKYO, Japan—Japanese jewelers and designers enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Shinjuku Bunka Center in Tokyo on Jan. 24. A kimono designer attended Shen Yun after seeing the colors on a Shen Yun flyer, which left an impression on her. After attending the show, Ms. Ida Miki said: “Every detail of Shen Yun is…