Month: January 2023

‘Left With a Feeling of Awe’: Shen Yun Visits Next City on Japan Tour

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan—Shen Yun Performing Arts World Company kicked off the first of two performances at the Tochigi Prefecture Cultural Center in Utsunomiya, Japan on the evening of Jan. 21. A corporate director was too happy to stop his smile after attending the show. “I was left with a feeling of awe. I was deeply touched…


Abbott Labs Being Investigated Over Baby Formula, Company Says

A major baby formula company is being investigated by U.S. authorities for possible criminal conduct related to the formula, according to the company. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is probing the matter, a spokesperson told news outlets. “DOJ has informed us of its investigation and we’re cooperating fully,” the spokesperson said. Abbott did not…


Russia’s Wagner Chief Writes to White House Over New US Sanctions

The head of the Russian private military contractor Wagner published on Saturday a short letter to the White House asking what crime his company was accused of, after Washington announced new sanctions on the group. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday that Wagner, which has been supporting Russian forces in their…


Thieves Break Into Huntington Beach Barbershop, Rip Out ATM Machine

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—An ATM machine was yanked out of a Huntington Beach barbershop and stolen early Jan. 21 morning. The robbery was reported at 12:50 a.m. in the 19000 block of Brookhurst Street, Huntington Beach Police Department spokeswoman Jessica Cuchilla told City News Service. “Upon arrival, officers located a business window shattered and an ATM…


Buying a Home Warranty: Pros and Cons

Coming up with that downpayment for your new home was challenging. But, although you’re a bit cash poor, you have your beautiful new home. But now, can you afford to replace an appliance or the heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) if they malfunction? That’s where home appliance warranties come in. They claim to give you…


Miss Universe: For ‘Women,’ by ‘Women’?

Miss Universe crowned its next titleholder, but it was entirely overshadowed by its new owner, Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, who is transgender. It may give an edge to future trans contestants, merely for the virtue of having a trans titleholder. It is clear that the new owner is a champion of transgender people, so it would…


Louisiana Families Describe Poignant Experience at Shen Yun

BATON ROGUE, La.—After Breanna Campbell saw Shen Yun Performing Arts last year, she was set on seeing the premier classical Chinese dance company once more the following season, bringing her young son this time around. During the year’s wait, Ms. Campbell followed Shen Yun on social media, watching together with her son the artists’ behind-the-scenes videos…


‘Embrace the Past,’ Says Visual Artist After Seeing Shen Yun

DENVER—Karl Reeder, visual artist for Reeder Airworks attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Denver Performing Arts Center’s Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Saturday. He thought the performance was beautiful, traditional, and educational, especially for children to see and learn. “I just think that the past is very important, and we can’t erase it. It…


Feds Seized Nearly $700 Million From FTX Founder Bankman-Fried

Federal prosecutors have seized nearly $700 million in assets from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in January, largely in the form of Robinhood stock, according to a Friday court filing. Bankman-Fried, who has been accused of stealing billions of dollars from FTX customers to pay debts incurred by his crypto-focused hedge fund, has pleaded not guilty…


No. 11 Arizona Ends No. 5 UCLA’s 14-game Win Streak

TUCSON, Ariz.—Oumar Ballo scored 16 points, Azuolas Tubelis had a double-double and No. 11 Arizona withstood a late rally to end No. 5 UCLA’s 14-game winning streak with a 58–52 victory on Saturday, Jan. 21. The Wildcats (17–3, 5–3 Pac-12) appeared to be cruising to their biggest win of the season, taking a 56–44 lead…