Month: April 2023

The Belt and Road Initiative Hits a Pothole

Commentary Initially proclaimed as the economic marvel that would create massive global infrastructure and growth, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has encountered significant problems in recent years that have created doubt over its impact. The BRI was launched by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in 2013 when he pushed for a “Silk Road Economic Belt,”…


Off-Duty Officer Struck by Car on I-15 in Escondido While Directing Traffic

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—An Escondido police officer was struck and knocked onto the hood of a Ford Focus on the shoulder of Interstate 15 as he was directing traffic around a stalled vehicle April 23. The officer was off-duty on his way to work when the California Highway Patrol was notified of a hit-and-run at 10:27 a.m….


LIVE at 10AM ET: Why Are GOP Congressional Investigations Stalled?

After their November electoral win, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and other Republican House members promised to investigate White House corruption and the FBI’s crimes and abuses. Nearly half a year later, the results are dismal. GOP supporters are still being targeted by rogue law enforcement and former President Donald Trump has been indicted. Is there…


[LIVE 4/24 at 10:00AM ET] Why Are GOP Congressional Investigations Stalled?

After their November electoral win, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and other Republican House members promised to investigate White House corruption and the FBI’s crimes and abuses. Nearly half a year later, the results are dismal. GOP supporters are still being targeted by rogue law enforcement and former President Donald Trump has been indicted. Is there…


More Missiles, Less Armoured Vehicles: ADF Continues Evolution to Deal With Beijing Threat

Australia will cut the purchase of new armoured vehicles in favour of long-range missiles to better deal with the Beijing threat and pivot the country’s military from a land-based fighting force to one better suited to maritime warfare. On April 24, the Labor government received the final report from a defence review ordered in August…


Sunday, April 23, 2023: Epoch Sudoku Hard


2 Dead, Including Infant, in 3-Vehicle Collision on I-15 in San Diego

BONSALL, Calif.—An adult and an infant were declared dead in a three-vehicle traffic collision April 23 on southbound Interstate 15 south of state Route 76. The 3:13 p.m. Sunday crash involved a black pickup truck, a white Tesla, and a black sedan, according to the California Highway Patrol. The pickup overturned and landed on its…


Writer Hopes Everyone in the Audience Can Be Enlightened by Shen Yun

PURCHASE, N.Y.—Ray DeFeis, an actor and writer, watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College on April 23. Mr. DeFeis said that by the end of the first half, there were already multiple times when he wanted to stand up and say bravo. “The precision of the dances—impeccable!” said Mr….


Sunday, April 23, 2023: Epoch Sudoku Medium


Public-Service Strike: Union Stepping up Picketing Efforts Starting Monday

Canada’s biggest federal public service union is preparing to ramp up its ongoing strike by moving picket lines to strategic locations such as ports on Monday, as both sides continued to accuse each other of poor communication. In a Sunday interview with The Canadian Press, Public Service Alliance of Canada National President Chris Aylward said…