Month: January 2023

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We Need More ‘Catholic Gut’ in Politics: Former Christian Lobby Head

The former head of the Australian Christian Lobby, Lyle Shelton, says ClubsNSW CEO John Landis should not have been dismissed for claiming the state premier’s gaming reforms were driven by his “Catholic gut.” “Why can’t we just debate the merits of an issue? Why does someone who offends an identity group have to walk the…


Ethics Committee to Probe Conflict-of-Interest Violation by Trade Minister Mary Ng

A parliamentary committee voted Tuesday to examine a recent ethicsruling against International Trade Minister Mary Ng. Conservative ethics critic Michael Barrett presented a motion proposing a study at the House of Commons ethics committee, saying Canadians deserve a full accounting of what transpired. The motion passed by consensus, with the study to take place over…


Justice Department Seeks Tesla Driver-Assist Documents

WASHINGTON—Tesla Inc. disclosed on Tuesday the U.S. Justice Department has sought documents related to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Autopilot driver-assistance systems as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. The automaker said in a filing it “has received requests from the DOJ for documents related to Tesla’s Autopilot and FSD features.” Reuters reported in October Tesla is under…


Tustin High School Student Stabbed in Fight on Campus

TUSTIN, Calif.—A Tustin High School student was stabbed in a fight Jan. 31 on campus and taken to a hospital in unknown condition. The fight between two students occurred about 12:15 p.m. on the campus at 1171 El Camino Real, according to Tustin police Lt. Andy Birozy. One of the boys was taken to a…


NTD White House Reporter Robbed at Gunpoint in Washington

An NTD reporter was robbed at gunpoint outside her apartment complex at eight in the morning. The thief was more interested in phones and laptops than cash, focused on asking for a password. Was the armed attack random? Or is it related to a story she’s working on? And could the latest incident have been…


PayPal Announces It Will Lay Off About 2,000 Employees

PayPal Holdings Inc. said on Tuesday it is planning to cut 7 percent of its workforce, or about 2,000 employees, the latest in a list of fintech firms to be hit by the economic slowdown. The payments firm also joins Big Tech firms and Wall Street titans, which are executing layoffs across corporate America as…


Man Arrested for Allegedly Vandalizing Mural in Costa Mesa

A man suspected of vandalizing a Costa Mesa mural in October was arrested when appearing in court for an unrelated matter, police said Jan. 31. Daniel Alec Hotte, 27, of Dana Point, was taken into custody Jan. 30 at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach on a warrant, and was charged with vandalism and…


Laguna Beach Considers Banning Balloons in the City

The future of balloons in Laguna Beach will be decided next month when the City Council will vote on whether to ban them in the city, due to threats they pose to the environment and residents’ safety after recent power outages and fires. Pacific, Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison reported a combined 1,703…


Shen Yun to Begin South Korean Tour of 14 Performances

BUSAN, South Korea—After three years of waiting, the people of South Korea will once again enjoy Shen Yun Performing Arts, the expressive art form of classical Chinese classical dance that dates back thousands of years. Knowing Shen Yun artists would arrive on Jan. 31, dozens of fans dressed up and waited at Gimhae International Airport…