Month: January 2023

Vitamin D Reduces Risk of Melanoma and Other Skin Cancer: Study

Interest in the sunshine vitamin exploded during the pandemic due to its immunity-boosting effects. A new study finds that regularly taking vitamin D supplements is linked to a significant reduction in melanoma risk. Researchers also discovered that people who regularly took vitamin D supplements also had reduced risk of other kinds of skin cancer. Regularly…


Shen Yun ‘Touches Your Heart and Touches Your Soul,’ Says Portland Audience Member

PORTLAND, Ore.—Project manager Cynthia Latorre and her husband attended Shen Yun’s evening performance on Jan. 21 at the Keller Auditorium after seeing online ads and hearing recommendations from friends. At the end of the evening the couple agreed that Shen Yun was “very worth it.” “I think it was lovely. It actually brought me to…


El Argar: A Forgotten Civilization | Arkeo Ep14 | Documentary

The “El Argar” civilization ruled over all of southern Spain between 2200 and 1550 BCE, until it suddenly disappeared. Spanish archaeologists have nevertheless found traces of the Argaric culture a few kilometers from the city of Murcia. …


Shen Yun ‘Opened My Mind and Opened My Eyes,’ Says Denver Theatergoer

DENVER—2023 is the lucky Chinese year of the rabbit, and on Jan. 21, Denver theatergoers were able to celebrate this new beginning than with Shen Yun Performing Arts. Mario Hinostroza, a financial consultant at Wells Fargo, saw Shen Yun for the first time at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Jan. 21, Lunar New Year’s…


Stunning Red Dress Made by 370 Artisans in 50 Countries Over 13 Years Tells Women’s Stories

Over 13 years, an intricate project conceived by a British artist has come together with help from 370 artisans in 50 different countries around the world. The project, The Red Dress, is a stunning floor-length gown constructed out of 84 pieces of burgundy silk dupion, honoring women’s stories across cultures and celebrating the power of…


Police Arrest 6 After Violence Erupts in Downtown Atlanta Protest

Rioters set a police car on fire and smashed windows of various buildings at a protest in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, that turned violent on Jan. 21, which ultimately led to police arresting six people. The latest violence comes after police shot at and killed a man on Jan. 18. Police said they did so in…


6 Hongkongers Arrested by National Security Police for Selling Pro-Democracy Protest Materials at New Year Fair

On Jan. 17, the National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police raided a fair booth selling promotional materials and products related to the 2019 anti-extradition law amendment bill movement during Lunar New Year and arrested six people for sedition. The booth in the case is “Shame On You Grocery Store,”  in the Hermitage Bazaar…


Climate Activists Alarmed That Twitter Under Musk Allows More Dissenting Views on Global Warming

An organization that says it is a coalition of “climate and anti-disinformation organisations” says Twitter under CEO Elon Musk is allowing more dissenting views on climate change. Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD), released a Jan. 19 study (pdf), accusing Musk of allowing misinformation about the climate crisis to spread on the social media platform. The…


Climate Activists Panic That Twitter Under Musk Allows More Dissenting Views on Global Warming

An organization that says it is a coalition of “climate and anti-disinformation organisations” says Twitter under CEO Elon Musk is allowing more dissenting views on climate change. Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD), released a Jan. 19 study (pdf), accusing Musk of allowing misinformation about the climate crisis to spread on the social media platform. The…


Climate Alarmists Panic That Twitter Under Musk Allows More Dissenting Views on Global Warming

An organization that says it is a coalition of “climate and anti-disinformation organisations” says Twitter under CEO Elon Musk is allowing more dissenting views on climate change. Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD), released a Jan. 19 study (pdf), accusing Musk of allowing misinformation about the climate crisis to spread on the social media platform. The…