Month: April 2023

‘One of the Most Beautiful Dance Events I’ve Seen’ Says Former Ballerina About Shen Yun

LONDON—Former professional ballet dancers Kimberley Urch and her husband Joss Urch were amazed at the artistry of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo venue on April 20. “It was one of the most beautiful dance events I’ve seen,” said Mrs. Urch, “it was really uplifting.” “I like the idea of showing the political…


Shen Yun ‘Told a Story of China’: British MP

LONDON, United Kingdom—The actions of a country like China impact the world. Marie Rimmer is the MP of St. Helens. She shared her appreciation for Shen Yun Performing Arts after seeing the performance at Eventim Apollo. “It was a wonderful show, the drama, the artwork and the music, the dancing, the color, and everything was wonderful….


Prestigious Private School Under Probe for Allegedly Killing Native Animal

A group of senior students at one of Sydney’s most elite private boys’ schools is under investigation for allegedly killing a goanna at a school camp last month. Goanna is one of the species of lizard found in Australia and Southeast Asia. In a statement on Friday, The King’s School confirmed the incident but declined…


Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for April 21–27

This week, we feature an important biography of an undervalued president and a lucid argument for putting children’s welfare before adult desires. Biography ‘A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland’ By Troy Senik Grover Cleveland is the quintessential topic of political trivia: the only president to serve two separate…


Biden to Sign Order ‘Revitalizing’ US Commitment to ‘Environmental Justice’

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on April 21 to “revitalize” America’s commitment to “environmental justice for all” according to a White House statement. The statement says the executive order is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s whole-of-government effort to confront “longstanding environmental injustices and inequities.” “For far too long, communities across our country have faced persistent environmental…


Jan. 6 Defendant Fired Shots Before Planned Surrender to FBI: Officials

A Texas man accused of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol has been charged with a federal firearm crime after allegedly firing shots during a welfare check days before he was scheduled to appear in court, according to officials. Nathan Donald Pelham, 40, of Greenville, Texas, was charged via criminal…


VIDEO: Man Plans a Secret Wedding Proposal for His Girlfriend on Her Grandma’s 90th Birthday

A Swedish man planned the sweetest proposal for the love of his life involving a very important person: his girlfriend’s beloved grandma. His special proposal gave both women the surprise of their lives. Published fiction writer Emma Noyes of Chicago, Illinois, met credit analyst Pontus Gitselov of Växjö, Sweden, on a dating app in December…


Eurozone Recovery Gathers Pace on Services Boost in April: PMI

The eurozone economic recovery has unexpectedly gathered pace this month as the bloc’s dominant services industry saw already-buoyant demand rise, more than offsetting a deepening downturn in manufacturing, surveys showed. The strong services performance could mean that wage pressures continue in the region, complicating the European Central Bank’s efforts to tame inflation, some economists noted….


EXCLUSIVE: Senator Demands Answers From Government on COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Compensation

A U.S. senator is demanding answers from U.S. officials on compensation to people who were injured by COVID-19 vaccines. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, asked for key details on the U.S. compensation scheme, including how much each person who has been compensated requested. The government recently paid…


Extreme Athlete Spends 500 Days Alone in Cave in Spain, Emerges Into Daylight: ‘Already? Surely Not’

A 50-year-old Spanish extreme athlete emerged on April 14, from a 500-day challenge living 230 feet (70 meters) deep in a cave outside Granada with minimal contact with the outside. Wearing dark glasses and smiling as she adjusted to the light of spring in southern Spain, elite mountaineer Beatriz Flamini told reporters that time had flown by and…