Month: February 2023

UK’s Sunak Calls for Long-Term Security Assurance for Ukraine on War Anniversary

The international community should support Ukraine with long-term military and security assurances, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion. The conflict began exactly one year ago, when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. At a virtual meeting with G-7 leaders…


Ottawa Increases Funding to Ukraine With $32 Million Pledge

Exactly one year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, the federal government is increasing its funding to the war-torn country with a pledge of $32 million for demining and “accountability” efforts, and also for countering “nuclear threats.” The new funding brings the amount of Canada’s total contributions to Ukraine since February 2022 up to $5 billion, which…


Senate, House Republicans Challenge Biden Admin to Reveal Funding Plan for $3 Billion Drug Rx Price-Fixing Effort

Two GOP House committee chairmen and the top Senate Finance Committee Republican are challenging President Joe Biden to make public the spending plan for an obscure $3 billion prescription drug price-fixing fund established by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. “Unfortunately, the so-called Inflation Reduction Act enacted last year has doubled down on the recent…


Spaghetti Del Pescatore (Fisherman’s Spaghetti) with Celery and Fennel Salad

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Spaghetti del Pescatore (Fisherman’s Spaghetti) is the kind of simple dish that makes Italian food so enticing. I have adapted a recipe I tasted on the tiny island of Elba off the western coast of Italy. This recipe uses mussels and shrimp, but any shellfish including clams or…


Police Search for Gunmen Who Shot 6 Children, 1 Woman at Philadelphia Schoolyard

Police in Philadelphia are searching for three gunmen who opened fire on seven people, including six children, in a schoolyard on Thursday. The Philadelphia Police Department said in an emailed statement to The Epoch Times that the shooting happened just before 6 p.m. near the intersection of 31st and Norris streets, in close proximity to the James…


How the WEF Spends Millions in Canadian Taxpayer Money

Through information tabled in the House of Commons on Jan. 30, federal departments revealed how the World Economic Forum spends the over $17.4 million in taxpayer money it has received in recent years. The Canadian investments in World Economic Forum (WEF) projects were in the fields of facilitating global trade, reducing plastic waste, producing a…


Can’t Choose a Paint Color for the Living Room? The Pros Have You Covered

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Choosing a fresh paint color for a dull living room can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. According to the pros, picking the best living room paint color can even be achieved in a few simple steps. Here’s a quick breakdown of what they had to…


Russia Working with Iran, North Korea on New Arms Deals: White House

Russia is working with Iran and North Korea to increase its military capabilities and improve performance in its attempted conquest of Ukraine. Iran’s theocratic regime has been supplying Russia with suicide drones and munitions for tanks and artillery since last year, according to White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby. “In…


Mark Wahlberg Opens Up About Faith in Hollywood and Family

Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg has admitted that the movie industry has currently no love for religion but the successful star remains grateful to his Catholic faith as it has “afforded me so many things” in life. Wahlberg pointed out that he would not compromise his beliefs while working in Hollywood. “It’s a balance. I don’t…


Pentagon Holds Briefing (Feb. 24)

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder holds a media briefing at the Pentagon at 2:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 24. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. …