Month: June 2023

‘Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars’: Steven Rinella’s First Children’s Book Is a Treasure for the Ages

Commentary Within moments of unpacking the family’s copy of “Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars,” “MeatEater” host Steven Rinella’s first children’s book, my granddaughter Nora was pages deep in deciding which outdoor projects she wanted to do first. Filled with illustrations, stories that appeal to young adventurous minds, and answers to their curiosities, by bedtime,…


Eastern Caribbean Islands Prepare for Heavy Flooding as Tropical Storm Bret Grows Stronger

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger on Wednesday as it took aim at islands in the eastern Caribbean that braced for torrential rainfall, landslides and flooding. Bret had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph) early Wednesday morning and was moving westward across the Atlantic Ocean at 14 mph (22 kph), according…


3rd Suspect Arrested in Connection With Long Beach Metro Stabbing

The third and final suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 25-year-old man on a Metro A Blue Line train in Long Beach was behind bars on June 20. Gael Cruz-Gonzalez, 21, was arrested Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport, where U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents stopped him as he was attempting to fly…


2 Military Members Found Dead After RCAF Helicopter Crash Near Ottawa

Minister of National Defence Anita Anand has confirmed that two crew members aboard a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) helicopter that crashed on June 20 near a town northwest of Ottawa have been found dead after hours of searching. Anand told reporters in Ottawa on the morning of June 21 that the Department of National…


Governor: I-95 Traffic to Resume This Weekend With Interim Fix; Permanent Repair to Follow

PHILADELPHIA—Temporary lanes on Interstate 95 will be open sometime this weekend, with permanent repairs to follow, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday, more than a week after a section of the interstate collapsed in Philadelphia. “Traffic will be flowing here on I-95 this weekend,” Shapiro said, lauding the around-the-clock work of crews on the stretch of…


California’s Stable Affordable Housing Act One Step Closer to Becoming Law

A proposal that would change the way California approaches affordable housing is receiving broad support from Democratic lawmakers and is now closer to reaching the governor’s desk after passing the Senate. Introduced by Senator Aisha Wahab (D-Hayward), Senate Bill 555, also known as the Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023, proposes a 10-year goal of…


Stained Glass and the Stories They Tell

Since ancient Rome, stained glass windows have been valued for their beauty. With the creation of sacred windows in houses of worship, this art form reached its peak during the Middle Ages, inspiring the faithful with their luminous narratives. As the centuries progressed, stained glass became a fixture in private homes, was later revived, and…


Republicans Must Be the Party of Small Business

Commentary A recent Wall Street Journal lead story reported that “Republicans and big business broke up.” The amount of corporate donations to Republicans was cut sharply in the last election cycle to a lower amount than in nearly a decade. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has backed many Democrats running for Congress in close and…


The Personal Tragedies of the Lockdown Years

Commentary Here at Porcfest, a week-long celebration of freedom in New Hampshire, there are many hubs of activities, with talks and sessions all day every day, and a central campfire near the pavilion each night. Close by is the large tent for Brownstone Institute where we have had talks and discussions all day and evening….


US and China ‘Drifting Into War’: Former Joint Chiefs Chairman

The United States is drifting into a war with China’s communist regime that could upend the global order and shatter economies across the globe, according to two former military leaders. A potential conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan would result in global catastrophe but is nevertheless becoming an increasingly likely scenario, according…