Month: April 2023

Newborn With Umbilical Cord Attached Found Dead in South El Monte Park

SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif.—Authorities April 29 were still searching for a woman who abandoned a newborn child found dead with his umbilical cord attached in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. Homicide detectives were sent to the 1200 block of Lerma Road at about 8 a.m. Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s…


Larson: Aftermath of Violent Talladega Wreck ‘Unsettling’

DOVER, Del.—Kyle Larson has survived near-death experiences on the track in all kinds of racing series. Even by those harrowing standards, the 2021 NASCAR champion still found the aftermath of the full-contact hit from Ryan Preece last week at Talladega “unsettling.” It twisted and busted the support bars in Larson’s Chevrolet’s roll cage. Kyle Busch…


Shen Yun an Amazing Expression of Beauty, Says Independent School President

BALTIMORE—Seeing traditional Chinese culture through Shen Yun Performing Arts, John Polaskl felt one takeaway was that “we have more in common than I would have imagined.” Mr. Polaskl, president of an independent school, enjoyed the evening performance together with Ms. Christy Donovan, physical therapist, at The Hippodrome Theatre on April 29. “It’s pretty, pretty amazing,” said Mr. Polaskl. “Learning…


Shen Yun ‘Good Stewards of Their Traditions,’ Says Construction Executive

STAMFORD, Conn.—Harry and Margaret Roney saw Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time, and were left inspired by the artists’ mission to keep their traditional culture alive. “It’s very nice that they have taken the spirit of their country and their culture before communism, and they’re willing to express it so beautifully,” Mr. Roney,…


Key Radar Antenna Stuck on Europe’s Jupiter-Bound Spacecraft

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—A critical antenna is jammed on a Jupiter-bound spacecraft launched two weeks ago, the European Space Agency reported Friday. The 52-foot (16-meter) radar antenna on Juice unfolded only one-third of the way following liftoff, according to the space agency. Engineers suspect a tiny pin may be protruding. Flight controllers in Germany plan to…


PREMIERING 5/2 at 7:30PM ET: ‘One of the Worst Medical Scandals That the World Has Ever Seen’: Brandon Showalter and Jeff Myers on ‘Exposing the Gender Lie’

“People stand to profit handsomely from this experimental medicalization—puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, body-altering surgeries … all in pursuit of a lie,” says Brandon Showalter. Showalter and Jeff Myers are co-authors of “Exposing the Gender Lie: How to Protect Children and Teens From the Transgender Industry’s False Ideology.” “It’s an ideology that came out of the…


Dangerous Conditions Linger for New South Wales South Coast

Heavy rainfall and strong winds have battered Australia’s coastal areas in southern New South Wales and Sydney, with a severe weather warning remaining in place. The SES received 133 calls for help across parts of the state by Sunday morning including reports of downed trees and branches as well as requests to assist with leaking roofs and…


Another Close Reserve Bank of Australia Cash Rate Decision Looms

Mortgage holders in Australia will be crossing their fingers this week for another month of interest rate relief. The board of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is due to meet on Tuesday for what’s shaping up to be another close call between another 25 basis point hike or a second month of staying on the…


More Aussies Eligible for Housing Affordability Schemes

Friends and family members looking to buy their first home together will be among many more Australians set to benefit from an expansion of three government housing schemes. The first home guarantee and its regional and family home equivalents will have their criteria expanded from July 1, to help more Australians achieve home ownership. The…


The Aftermath of Woke Bud Light: The Consumer Has Spoken

In the wake of the Bud Light transgender partnership, consumers have reacted unfavorably, hurting the company’s bottom line and reputation. Budweiser stock tanked, losing around $6 billion in market cap. The company also garnered high-profile criticism and lost brand partnerships. Anheuser Busch responded by releasing a statement that failed to impress their alienated consumers. Then…