China’s largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), announced the appointment of its new chairman on July 17. Vice chairman Liu Xunfeng replaced former chairman Gao Yonggang, who the company said had resigned due to “work adjustment.” SMIC did not offer any further explanation in it’s statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Mr. Gao was appointed…
US Sanctions Bite as China’s Largest Chipmaker Replaces Chairman for Second Time in Two Years
July 19, 2023
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From Asgard to Nidavellir: the Journey of the Army’s Stryker
Commentary In Norse mythology, Nidavellir was one of the nine realms inhabited by the gods. It was home to the greatest craftsmen, who were known for their magnificent creations for the gods. Also known as Svartalfheim, or “home of the black elves,” it was a place where mighty weapons were forged, including an unsinkable ship…
2 Dead in an Accident at a Coal Mine in Mexico That Was Operating Illegally
MEXICO CITY—Two miners were killed when a cable snapped on the bucket used to lower them into a small, primitive coal mine that was operating illegally in northern Mexico. The failure of the cable sent the bucket plunging down the mine shaft, killing the miners, the Labor Department said late Tuesday. The department said the…
Canada Hits ‘Milestone Moment’ as Inflation Rate Drops Below 3%, Says Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says that Canada has hit a “milestone moment” as the nation’s inflation rate dropped below 3 percent in June, according to a recent Statistics Canada report, which is its lowest point in about two years. “That is a significant moment. It should provide a lot of relief to Canadians,” Ms. Freeland…
Where Stands the Ministry of Truth?
Commentary A recent federal court ruling has many people questioning whether the First Amendment, and its protection of our bedrock freedom of speech, has been extinguished in our country. I want to help clarify the status of this epic, high-profile case that is currently trending in the media… Missouri v. Biden, which I mentioned briefly in my…
Air Taxis May Start Operations in 2025: FAA
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a plan on Tuesday to start air taxi operations in the country as early as 2025—opening the pathway toward a futuristic mode of transportation within urban regions. An air taxi is a flight service that uses small aircraft to transport people over short distances. They typically offer a…
China Commission to MLB, US Firms: Stop Subsidizing China’s Abuses
July 19, 2023
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Commentary Baseball may seem as American as apple pie, but many of its most popular bats and gloves are made in China and owned by a company implicated in the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) forced labor abuses. Just hours before baseball fans were gathering in Seattle for the MLB’s All-Star Game Tuesday, across the country,…
Alaska Volcano’s Weeklong Eruption Eases After Spewing Another Massive Ash Cloud
ANCHORAGE, Alaska—An ongoing eruption of a remote volcano in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands produced an ash cloud so large Tuesday that warnings were sent to pilots about potentially dangerous conditions. An ash cloud with an initial height of around 5.5 miles (8.9 kilometers) was reported following the morning eruption of Shishaldin Volcano. But by early afternoon,…
Tom Cruise’s Castmates Reveal Real-Life Adventures He’s Gifted Them
Tom Cruise is a man of many contrasts. While he’s known for his acting talent and penchant for doing his own film stunts, he’s also made headlines for his ties to Scientology and occasional outbursts. It was in the not-so-distant past that during the production of “Mission: Impossible 7” a recording of him lashing out…
‘It’s Going to Transform the Legal System’: Lawyer Discusses ‘Wokeness’ in Canadian Law Societies
The Law Society of Alberta (LSA) has developed new measures of “competency” for lawyers that some, including Calgary-based lawyer Glenn Blackett, say could undermine the Canadian legal system. Of particular concern, he says, are the “cultural competency” standards presented by the LSA. Included are statements to the effect that Canada’s legal system is racist and…
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