Month: January 2023

3 Children, One Adult Killed in Iowa Crash That Also Hurt 9

WELLSBURG, Iowa—Authorities have identified the three children and one adult who died in a rollover crash in northern Iowa that also injured the nine other passengers Friday morning. The Iowa State Patrol said Marlin Borntreger, 1; Rebecca Borntreger, 2; Emma Borntreger, 4; and Ervin J. Borntreger, 22, all died. None of the occupants of the…


Theater Review: ‘Hansel and Gretel’: An Exuberant Escape From Winter’s Dreariness

A wonderfully crafted confection, “Hansel and Gretel,” now at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, is a charming spin on a tale with a happy ending that will charm kids, adults, whole families, and especially the young at heart. Indeed, the Lyric’s production of the beloved tale, revived by Eric Einhorn from the British production by…


Kari Lake Hosts ‘Save Arizona’ Rally

Arizona Republican Gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake hosts a “Save Arizona” rally at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 29. The Epoch Times will livestream the rally. …


LIVE NOW: Kari Lake Hosts ‘Save Arizona’ Rally

Arizona Republican Gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake hosts a “Save Arizona” rally at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 29. The Epoch Times will livestream the rally. …


LIVE 8 PM ET: Kari Lake Hosts ‘Save Arizona’ Rally

Arizona Republican Gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake hosts a “Save Arizona” rally at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 29. The Epoch Times will livestream the rally. …


Shen Yun Is ‘Really Fantastic for the World’: Charity Chairwoman

WASHINGTON—For Lilly Doggendorf, Shen Yun Performing Arts was a symphony of sights and sounds—colors, folklore, virtuosity, classical Chinese dance, bel canto, orchestra, and high-difficulty tumbling techniques came together to form a work of art. “What very much impressed me was this combination,” said Ms. Doggendorf as she listed the various aspects of the performance she…


‘Shen Yun Is Incredibly Good,’ Says Chinese Student in Japan

NAGOYA, Japan—A Chinese student who studied classical Chinese dance had the opportunity to attend Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya on Jan. 28. “Their skills and techniques are magnificent. They are awesome!” said Ms. Meng after the performance.  “I started to learn classical Chinese dance at 3 years old. Many…


Unvaccinated Kidney and Heart Patients Denied Transplants Get Day in Court with Michigan Hospital

A Michigan judge will soon decide if 73-year-old Ross Barranco can be denied a donated kidney because he won’t take the COVID-19 vaccine. “I just don’t see the logic of it,” stated Barranco in an interview with The Epoch Times. “Everybody knows an organ transplant procedure requires the nearly complete suppression of a recipient’s immune…


Georgia Quarterback Stetson Bennett Arrested in Texas for Public Intoxication

DALLAS—Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to their second straight national championship, was arrested early Sunday after police said he was intoxicated and banging on doors. Bennett, 25, was charged with public intoxication and taken to the city detention center, Dallas police said. Police said that at about 6:10 a.m., officers responded to…


White House Targets Cryptocurrencies, Calls for Stronger Enforcement by Regulators

North Korea, fraud, and financial losses are some of the dangers emanating from the cryptocurrency industry, according to a White House blog published on Jan. 27. It argued for enhanced oversight of cryptocurrencies more broadly, requesting help from financial regulatory bodies and Congressional lawmakers. The blog—co-written by national security adviser Jake Sullivan, National Economic Council Director Brian…