Month: June 2023

Queensland’s COVID-19 Quarantine Camp Lacks Transparency, Value for Money: Auditor-General Report

A new report has shown that the government of the Australian state of Queensland was not transparent and financially considerate during the construction of a $223 million (US$148 million) COVID-19 quarantine facility in 2021. On June 30, the Queensland Audit Office released the findings of a year-long investigation into the Wellcamp quarantine facility by Auditor-General…


Staging Your Home Can Sell It Quicker and for More. Here’s How to Hire a Pro

You love your house and have invested much time and money into making it just the way you want it. But now it’s time to sell, and your real estate agent advises undoing all that work. Neutralize it so someone else can imagine living there. That can be upsetting for a seller to hear, but…


‘Kissinger’s Betrayal’: New Book Explains Why South Vietnam Fell

Commentary Analyses of the U.S. failure in Vietnam seem to have a target-rich environment for obloquy and blame for strategic malpractice. There are two fundamental debates: first, whether the United States could have won the conflict; second, who was to blame for the loss. Often blamed are President Lyndon Johnson and Secretary of Defense Robert…


US Embassy Issues Warning to American Citizens: Avoid French Cities

The U.S. Embassy issued a bulletin urging American citizens in France to exercise caution amid widespread rioting and unrest following a police-involved shooting earlier this week. “Following the June 27 police shooting in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre, demonstrations are taking place in the greater Paris region and other major urban centers with reports of…


5 Simple, Healthy Keto Sheet Pan Recipes

Editor’s Note: Bursting with flavor and color, these 5 keto recipes are perfect for summer get-togethers, romantic dinner nights, or when you’re craving something delicious and healthy! If these aren’t enough, make sure to grab a copy of “The Keto Sheet Pan Cookbook” by Sarah Anne Jones which contains over 70 easy breakfasts, dinners, and…


Barclays Pays Out Over £20,000 After Closing Therapy Centre’s Bank Account

Barclays Bank has paid out over £20,000 in compensation to a Christian ministry after it closed its accounts following pressure from LGBT activists. A Christian ministry in Northern Ireland that says it seeks to help people “overcome homosexual desires,”  has been paid compensation after its lawyers stated that the closure of its accounts was “an…


Europe Dealing With Flight Disruptions as Strikes Impact Air Travel

By Donald Wood From TravelPulse Europe remains one of the most popular summer travel destinations for 2023, but potential strikes among security officers, air traffic controllers and pilots could impact travel through July and August. According to Reuters.com, the United Kingdom avoided potential issues early in the summer season as the Unite union postponed a…


3rd Anniversary of Hong Kong National Security Law — A Hudson Institute Event

Hudson Institute China Center Director Miles Yu holds a conversation with Hong Kong Watch co-founder and Chief Executive Benedict Rogers at 9:00 a.m. ET on June 30 to mark the third anniversary of Hong Kong’s 2020 national security law. …


REPLAY: 3rd Anniversary of Hong Kong National Security Law — A Hudson Institute Event

Hudson Institute China Center Director Miles Yu holds a conversation with Hong Kong Watch co-founder and Chief Executive Benedict Rogers at 9:00 a.m. ET on June 30 to mark the third anniversary of Hong Kong’s 2020 national security law. …


Hitting the Slopes in Summer? What to Know About Mammoth Mountain’s Rare ‘Second Season’

By Laylan Connelly From The Orange County Register California might be known for its sun-kissed beaches, but snowboarding and skiing in summer months—that’s a Golden State treat to put on the bucket list this year. Summer has had a slow start where I live in Southern California, with overcast gray skies day after day plaguing…