Month: June 2023

On the Golf Course: Epoch Word Search


Friday, June 30, 2023: Epoch Sudoku Easy


Friday, June 30, 2023: Epoch Sudoku Medium


Moderna Says Australia Removed Paediatric Vaccine Due to Shortages

Moderna says its decision to remove a paediatric vaccine from Australia was due to stock shortages. In comments emailed to The Epoch Times, Moderna Australia said that while the country’s pharmaceutical governing body, the Therapeutic Goods Administration, had provisionally approved the drug for use in children less than six years of age, the supply was…


Anomalies in People’s Liberation Army Reflects a Split and Divided CCP, Says China Expert

U.S. President Joe Biden recently revealed that Chinese leader Xi Jinping was ignorant of the spy balloon that floated across North America, which one China expert sees as one of several recent examples of disunity between Xi and elements of his regime’s military. Biden said on June 20 that Xi had no prior knowledge of…


New South Wales to Pour $55 Million Into Accommodation for Homeless People

New South Wales (NSW) is investing over $55 million (US$36 million) a year in hotel rooms for homeless people as rent increases are skyrocketing in Australia’s most populous state. Housing Minister Rose Jackson said the number of people in temporary accommodation, a place where homeless people get a shower and shelter, has surged in recent…


Taiwan Calls for Defence Official to Be Stationed in De Facto Diplomatic Mission

The Taiwanese foreign minister has called for an exchange of defence attaches to be stationed at their respective diplomatic missions. “I think it is very important when the Australian government is paying so much more attention to the regional security issues for the two countries to be able to share their observations, their assessment of…


Australian Government Warns Against Unreasonable Childcare Fee Hikes as Higher Subsidy Kicks in

The Australian government has warned childcare providers across the country to refrain from taking advantage of the upcoming lift in childcare subsidies to raise prices. This comes as the federal Labor government’s “cheaper childcare” policy will take effect from July 1, allowing Australian families with young children to claim more rebates for childcare costs. Federal…


Mike Trout Elected to 11th All-Star Game, 4 Texas Players Chosen to Start

NEW YORK—Mike Trout will see a bunch of new faces surrounding him at this year’s All-Star Game. The Los Angeles Angels center fielder was selected for his 11th appearance on Thursday, June 29, and four Texas Rangers were chosen by fans for the American League’s lineup for the July 11 game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park….


Huntington Beach OKs $5.4 Million Budget, Controversial Proposed Cuts Avoided

Huntington Beach councilors on June 26 unanimously approved a $5.4 million 2023-24 fiscal year budget—which begins July 1—after an hours-long discussion which attracted over 100 residents, many of whom were concerned about a proposal posted online the Friday before the special meeting that showed the possibility of some services being cut, including at the city’s…