Month: June 2023

Deepening Mystery of South Africa’s ‘Militia’ on Peace Mission to Ukraine

JOHANNESBURG—When Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Senegal’s Macky Sall disembarked at Warsaw’s Chopin Airport on the morning of June 16, they were each accompanied by 12 bodyguards.   Comorian President Azali Assoumani’s entire security detail consisted of two men.  The leaders were part of the African Peace Mission to Russia and Ukraine. Hichilema, Sall, and Assoumani…


Gen Z Has Been Failed by the Education System

Commentary Gen Z is “rotting” away, according to a recent New York Post piece. Millions of young people now spend inordinate amounts of time “bed rotting,” lounging about for extended periods of time, eating food, watching Netflix, and playing video games. But this “rotting” must be viewed through a broader lens. Gen Zers are struggling,…


New Vehicle Quality Declines as Tech Use Grows, Study Shows

The quality of new vehicles in the United States has been declining since 2021 as factors such as the growing use of technology and lower build quality of certain parts are making the models more “problematic,” automotive consultant J.D. Power says. Some of the worsening issues involve basic parts of the car, such as audio…


Quality of New Vehicles in US Declining on More Tech Use, Study Shows

The quality of new vehicles has been declining in the United States since 2021 as factors such as growing use of technology and lower build quality of certain parts are making the models more “problematic,” according to automotive consultant J.D. Power. Some of the worsening issues involve basic parts of the car, such as audio…


Trump: ‘We Have to be Strong and Powerful’ Against the Radical Abortionists

Former president and 2024 candidate Donald Trump highlighted the role played by his administration in promoting pro-life policies in a recent speech while vowing to “fight against the demented late-term abortionists” once re-elected. “I’m proud to be the most pro-life president in American history. From my first day in office, I took historic action to…


NHS Delivers Poorer Health Outcome Than Many Comparable Countries: UK Report

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is lagging behind many comparable countries in terms of health outcomes, a study has found. While the taxpayer-funded health care system does well in shielding the ill from the financial impact, it performs worse in a number of important outcomes such as life expectancy and avoidable deaths, according to…


Report Reveals NHS Delivers Poorer Health Outcome Than Many Comparable Countries

The NHS is lagging behind many comparable countries in terms of health outcomes, a study has found. The research (pdf), published on Monday by The King’s Fund, found that while the taxpayer-funded healthcare system does well in shielding the ill from the financial impact, it performs worse in a number of important outcomes such as…


Canada, NATO Allies Held Talks on ‘Possible Implications’ of Wagner Rebellion, Says Trudeau

Canada held discussions with its NATO allies about “possible implications” of the Russian Wagner mercenary group that advanced on Moscow over the weekend before abruptly halting its rebellious march shortly after, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “We had, obviously, very serious conversations about possible implications of the internal challenges Russia is facing,” Trudeau told reporters on…


Will Switching Car Insurance Companies Give You a Better Deal?

Car insurance rates have changed considerably during the pandemic. It has made many drivers uncomfortable with their current car insurance company, causing them to switch insurers for a better price. One company, CarInsurance, reported that from 2020 to 2023, so far, the average cost of car insurance premiums had increased by 14 percent. In the…


Weight-Loss Surgery May Weaken Bones of Adolescents and Young Adults: Study

An increasing number of American children and teens are resorting to weight-loss surgeries to combat severe obesity. However, a recent study has revealed that these surgeries may have detrimental effects on their bone density and strength at a time when young people should be focusing on building optimal bone mass. Researchers conducted a two-year prospective trial…