Month: April 2023

Gov. Ivey Replaces Alabama Education Director Over ‘Woke’ Training Book

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday she replaced the state’s director of early childhood education, due to the use of a teacher training book that Ivey said teaches “woke concepts.” “The education of Alabama’s children is my top priority as governor, and there is absolutely no room to distract or take away from this mission,” Ivey…


Hongkongers Protest in UK for Withheld Pension, as Treasury Secretary Makes First Visit Since National Security Law Enforced

On April 17, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Christopher Hui Ching-yu, attended the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Hui is the first chief-ranking official who visited the UK since former Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah visited during the Hong Kong anti-extradition protests in 2019. Hui is…


Tesla Wins Bellwether Trial Over Autopilot Car Crash

LOS ANGELES—A California state court jury on Friday handed Tesla Inc. a sweeping win, finding the electric vehicle maker’s Autopilot feature did not fail in what appeared to be the first trial related to a crash involving the partially automated driving software. Tesla has been testing and rolling out its Autopilot and more advanced “Full…


Mom Who Was Pregnant for 12 Years in a Row Welcomes Ninth Baby to ‘The Bradley Bunch’

A mom who spent 12 years in a row pregnant thought baby number eight would be her last. Yet, three years later, she has welcomed baby number nine and now feels blessed for her big, bountiful brood. Karla Bradley, 41, has known her neurosurgeon husband, Lucas, since they attended the same high school in Missouri….


Official Chinese Data Depict Soaring Exports to South Asia; Economic Institutions Uncover True Status

News Analysis The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently claimed that China’s economic growth is stable, citing a double-digit spike in exports to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in March. Some financial institutions revealed that official data could not conclude that China’s exports are rebounding as various factors need to be considered. On April…


Djokovic Hoping to Hit Top Gear on Clay After Banja Luka Exit

Novak Djokovic was far from his best in his quarter-final defeat to Dusan Lajovic at the Srpska Open, but the Serb said he is still hopeful of finding his groove on clay before next month’s French Open. Djokovic had dropped just four games across his previous two meetings with compatriot Lajovic, but the world number…


How Americans Used to Eat

A colleague recently introduced me to a treasure trove of information about American eating habits in the 19th and early 20th centuries: The Buttolph Collection of Menus. Housed at the New York Public Library, the collection was a gift of Miss Frank E. Buttolph (1850-1924). The earliest menu dates from 1843, and contributions after Miss…


How to Buy Organic Food for Less

Many people think that organic food reduces exposure to added chemicals. For example, organic foods don’t have added hormones, and they reduce exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The result is that organic food has become popular. But, unfortunately, with that increased popularity comes the expense. Organic food, therefore, can be an expensive addition to your grocery…


Japan Prepares to Shoot Down North Korea Satellite If It Falls on Japan

TOKYO—Japan’s Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada on Saturday ordered the country’s military to prepare to shoot down a North Korean spy satellite should it fall within Japan’s territory. Hamada ordered the Self-Defense Forces to make necessary preparations as he could potentially “order the destruction of ballistic missiles,” the Defense Ministry said in a statement. Japan’s Defense…


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