Month: April 2023

Anti-War Post Goes Viral on Chinese Social Media Amid CCP’s Increased Aggression Toward Taiwan

The Chinese communist regime’s threats to annex Taiwan by force has escalated this year, accompanied by its more frequent military incursions into Taiwan’s water and air territories. Meanwhile, an anti-war post denouncing the regime’s war efforts has gone viral on Chinese social media platforms, resonating with countless Chinese citizens. The post reads: “If the war…


Tavares’ OT Goal Gives Maple Leafs Series Win Over Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally advanced in the NHL playoffs, and coach Sheldon Keefe struggled to find the right words to capture the moment. “It’s been a long road for a lot of our guys. … They’ve been through a lot, been questioned a lot,” he said Saturday night after John Tavares scored 4:35 into overtime,…


Federal Government Touts ‘Final’ Offer to Striking Public Service Union as Fair

The federal government says the contract proposal extended on Friday to the union representing more than 100,000 striking public servants is its final offer. The Treasury Board issued a statement Saturday that said the offer to striking Public Service Alliance of Canada workers includes a better wage package and solutions to deal with priorities such…


Canada Ends Air Evacuations From Sudan Amid ‘Deteriorating Security Situation’

Evacuation flights to bring Canadians home from Sudan have ended, the federal government said Saturday evening, amid escalating violence and deteriorating safety conditions. Ottawa said Canadians that are wishing to leave Sudan by road should consider leaving via Port Sudan, where commercial options may be available. It is advising people to avoid travelling to the…


Theatergoer Feels Connection to Chinese Culture Through Shen Yun

UNIVERSITY PARK, Illinois—Anthony Butler, a kindergarten teacher and minister, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University on April 29. “I was absolutely stunned [and] amazed,” said Mr. Butler. “I feel maybe a little more connection to Chinese culture.” Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded in…


Shen Yun Comes ‘With a Great Message,’ Says Pastor

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas—Steven Moody, a pastor, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Robinson Performance Hall  in Central Arkansas on April 29. “I love it,” Mr. Moody said. “[There] is so much work but it’s all just so seamless. It’s beautiful and I love the message.” Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded in…


Ex-San Diego Resident Sentenced for Tax Crimes, Fleeing Country Over 20 Years Ago

SAN DIEGO—A former San Diego resident who fled the United States more than 20 years ago to avoid being sentenced for tax crimes was sentenced April 28 to over five years in federal prison. Robin McPherson was slated to appear for a March 2001 sentencing hearing following his convictions for tax evasion and conspiracy, but…


Minnesota Woman Who Left Newborn to Die Sentenced to Prison

RED WING, Minn.—A Minnesota woman who admitted to leaving her newborn son to die near the Mississippi River two decades ago has been sentenced to 27 years in prison. Jennifer Matter, of Belvidere Township outside Red Wing, was sentenced Friday for second-degree murder, KARE-TV reported. She pleaded guilty in January to leaving the baby on…


3 Indicted in Alabama Mail Thefts Involving Stolen Keys

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Three Alabama residents have been indicted in a federal investigation that found letter carrier illegally sold keys that allowed others to open and pilfer Birmingham-area mailboxes. The indictment filed Thursday in federal court in Birmingham accuses Keaundria Janae Gresham, 30, of Pleasant Grove, a letter carrier at a local post office, of selling two…


Toyota-Affiliate Daihatsu Rigged Safety Test for 88,000 Cars

TOKYO—Toyota Motor Corp. affiliate Daihatsu rigged part of the door in side-collision safety tests carried out for some 88,000 small cars, most of which were sold under the Toyota brand, the companies said on Friday. They said the door trim on the affected vehicles had been modified with a “notch” to minimize the risk in…