Month: February 2023

LIVE NOW: House Committee Hearing on Combating the Generational Challenge of CCP Aggression

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), holds a hearing at 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 28 on “Combating the Generational Challenge of CCP Aggression.” Testimony comes from U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel Kritenbrink; U.S. Agency for International Development Assistant Administrator of the Bureau…


LIVE 10 AM ET: House Committee Hearing on Combating the Generational Challenge of CCP Aggression

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), holds a hearing at 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 28 on “Combating the Generational Challenge of CCP Aggression.” Testimony comes from U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Daniel Kritenbrink; U.S. Agency for International Development Assistant Administrator of the Bureau…


BC Announces Temporary TikTok Ban for Government-Issued Mobile Devices

The British Columbia government has announced a temporary ban on the use of TikTok on provincial government-issued mobile devices, coming just hours after the federal government announced a similar measure. TikTok, a popular video-sharing app by the Chinese company ByteDance, has come under increased scrutiny by different governments due to security concerns. “Due to recent…


Studies Suggest Coffee Prevents Alzheimer’s Disease, but 7 Groups of People Should Avoid It

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. People love coffee for its irresistible aroma and taste, ability to energize, and because it helps clear the mind. Studies have shown an appropriate daily intake of caffeine can reduce the risk of senile dementia, also known as Alzheimer’s disease, while significantly lowering serious…


House Republican Leadership Holds Press Conference (Feb. 28)

The U.S. House Republican Leadership holds its weekly press conference at 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 28. …


LIVE 10 AM ET: House Republican Leadership Holds Press Conference (Feb. 28)

The U.S. House Republican Leadership holds its weekly press conference at 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 28. …


LIVE 10 AM ET: House Republican Leadership Holds Feb. 28 Press Conference

The U.S. House Republican Leadership holds its weekly press conference at 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 28. …


LIVE 10:30 AM ET: US Sending Troops to Taiwan; Global Alliances Form Over US and Ukraine

The United States will be sending 100 to 200 troops to Taiwan, which would increase U.S. troop presence on the island nation by close to four times. While the initial increase is relatively small compared to the 20,000 U.S. troops now being stationed in Europe, the increase marks a new step in potential commitment to…


Queen of Sextortion | The Dark Web Ep4

This film is only available in North America and the UK because of territorial licensing. Sextortion was invented by one woman in the Philippines—Maria Caparas. She turned the idea of making friends online and recording explicit video chats into a profitable blackmail and extortion scam that could not exist without social media. …


Japan’s Factory Output Posts Biggest Fall in 8 Months on Weak Autos, Chips Sectors

  TOKYO—Japan’s factory output shrank at the fastest pace in eight months in January as declining overseas demand took a heavy toll on key industries such as auto and semiconductor equipment. In contrast, retail sales posted their fastest growth in nearly two years, separate data showed, highlighting the divergent paths between soft manufacturing and robust…