China is boosting its economy with new subsidies that promote auto exports at the expense of jobs and industrial strength in the United States, the European Union, Japan, South Korea, India, and other allied countries. The subsidies could also decrease global emissions. By 2030, one in three new vehicle sales will be electric. China dominates…
North Dakota Adopts Bill Letting Teachers Ignore Students’ Preferred Pronouns
State lawmakers in North Dakota have passed a bill that would allow a range of government employees—including public school teachers—to ignore the preferred pronouns of transgender students or work colleagues. The bill (pdf), which cleared the state Senate on Thursday on a 40–6 vote, now heads to Republican Gov. Doug Burgum’s desk for consideration. The measure…
Chevron Tops Estimates With 1st Quarter Profit Gain Despite Slide in Oil Prices
HOUSTON—Oil major Chevron Corp. beat market expectations on Friday as profit nudged higher in the first quarter, with earnings from refining compensating for slides in energy prices as well as oil and gas production. Net profit climbed 5 percent to $6.57 billion or $3.46 per share. Results beat consensus by 4 percent, according to Refinitiv…
The Dangers of Upcoming Policy Changes at the WHO (Part 1)
April 28, 2023
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Commentary The U.S. Constitution is first and foremost known for the God-given rights and freedoms that it protects. A recent webinar series by the Committee of the Present Danger: China sounded the alarm that these freedoms are now coming under attack from a very unexpected side: the World Health Organization (WHO). Two policies are coming…
Thailand Widens Investigation Into Woman Suspected of Killing 13 With Cyanide
BANGKOK—Thai police have arrested a woman suspected of killing 13 people using pills laced with cyanide, saying they will widen a probe into a series of deaths that have gripped the nation. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, was charged with premeditated murder of one victim, while the other deaths were still under investigation, police said. She has…
No Inquiry Into British Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
The government is refusing to carry out a “no-holds barred” inquiry into British involvement in Afghanistan after the Taliban retook power. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the MP-demanded review would have “limited” value and would consume “considerable resource.” Defence Committee Chairman Tobias Ellwood said the “frustrating” refusal would prevent lessons being learned, as he…
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for April 28–May 4
This week, we feature a useful guide for educators, a witty reference to hefty words, and a vivid history of a pivotal U.S. political convention. History ‘The Lincoln Miracle: Inside the Republican Convention That Changed History’ By Edward Achorn Aficionados of the political process will find a riveting read in this vivid account of the…
Eurozone Grows Marginally at Start of 2023 After Stagnation
BRUSSELS—The eurozone grew only marginally in the first three months of 2023 and at a rate lower than market expectations after stagnation at the end of last year, preliminary data showed on Friday. Gross domestic product in the eurozone expanded by 0.1 percent in the first quarter, below expectations in a Reuters poll for 0.2…
Pair Face Jail After Being Convicted of Trying to Sell Ancient Anglo-Saxon Silver Coins
Two men have been convicted of plotting to sell a hoard of Anglo-Saxon silver coins that were buried in an English field by a Viking chieftain in the ninth century. Craig Best, 46, and Roger Pilling, 75, were convicted under the 1996 Treasure Act of conspiring to sell criminal property worth £766,000, after they agreed…
Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for April 28–May 4
This week, we feature a classic ’50s musical that features wonderful dancing and a dramedy about an American family’s hardships and triumphs. New Release ‘Somewhere in Queens’ In his directorial debut, Ray Romano plays the role of Leo Russo, a loving husband to his wife, Angela (Laurie Metcalf), and father to his athletically gifted son,…
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