Month: February 2023

Federal Departments Spent Over $2 Million on TikTok Ads Since 2020: Document

A number of federal departments have spent a total of over $2 million on advertisements on the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok since 2020, according to government records. The app was recently banned on federally-issued devices over security concerns. The federal cabinet disclosed the figures in an Inquiry Of Ministry tabled in the Commons on Jan. 30, which…


Terrorism in Pakistan Got Worse in 2021: Newly Released US Report

Pakistan made “meager progress” in dismantling terrorist organizations and continued to face terrorist financing risks in 2021, according to a newly released report from the U.S. Bureau of Counterterrorism. The report, released on Monday, revealed that Pakistan experienced numerous terrorist attacks in 2021, with members of religious minorities facing substantial threats from terrorist groups (pdf)….


More Warnings Issued by Federal Agency Over New Winter Storm

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued blizzard and winter storm warnings for portions of Washington, Oregon, and California, while other forecasters say that system could track across the United States this week. Blizzard warnings were issued for parts of the Sierra Nevada areas in eastern California, while winter storm warnings were in effect for Northern…


Argentine Fishermen Find Remains of Missing Man Inside Shark

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina—The remains of a man who had disappeared in southern Argentina earlier this month appear to have been found inside a school shark that was captured by local fishermen. The family of Diego Barría, 32, recognized his remains due to a tattoo that was visible, Daniela Millatruz, the law enforcement officer who was…


South Carolina’s Wilson Reintroduces National Right-to-Work Guarantee Bill

Every American seeking a job—including the millions in the 23 states that presently lack such protection—would be shielded against being forced to join a union as a condition of employment under legislation introduced in Congress on Feb. 27 by South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson. In addition to Wilson and 30 of his House Republican…


Relationship Between Essence, Qi, Blood, and Body Fluid

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is built on a foundation of more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice. TCM is a holistic practice that aims to treat the body as a whole, rather than alleviate specific symptoms of illness. Within TCM, there is frequent discussion of substances called Essence, Qi, Blood, and Body Fluid.  What’s…


Irish Nachos, a Perfect Paddy’s Day Snack

Craving all the potato-based comfort food this time of year? Let us introduce you to one of the heartiest hybrids on the pub scene: Irish nachos. Invented in 1980 at J. Gilligan’s Bar and Grill in Arlington, Texas, Irish nachos are the result of some early experiments with the restaurant’s first fryer. While serving up a batch of…


LIVE NOW: NTD News Today (Feb. 28): Child Labor Amid Illegal Immigration Surge; Governor Newsom Plans to Cap Oil Profits in California

The Biden administration has vowed to crackdown on a surge in illegal child labor in the United States. It cites a nearly 70% increase in kids employed unlawfully by companies over the past five years. The increase comes amid an ongoing illegal immigration crisis. California might have to choose between higher gas prices and scaling…


Cardiologist Speaks Truth About Cholesterol and Statins

Is elevated cholesterol really a problem? In a word, absolutely! However, beyond that assertion, there is a lot about cholesterol that is little known or completely misunderstood. Elevated cholesterol levels feed the growth of obstructive plaques in the coronary arteries, and the higher the cholesterol levels, generally, the more rapid the growth of the plaques. Very elevated…


Inspiring a Young Girl to Learn Morse Code

I’m a very lucky person. Several years ago, I was asked to be a reenactor at the Ashland, New Hampshire, railroad station. It’s now a museum, and each summer and fall, other reenactors and myself treat visitors to a trip in a time machine. This is the Ashland, N.H., railroad station museum as of September…