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Amazon’s Palm-Payment Technology Will Soon Be Available at More Whole Foods Stores in US

More Americans shopping in Whole Foods stores will soon be able to pay for their items with just a wave of their hand under Amazon’s One Palm recognition system. The Jeff Bezos-owned company announced on July 20 that it has teamed up with the grocery store chain in the United States on the new system…


Presidential Watches: 6 Timepieces Worn by American Presidents

Timepieces that have appeared on the wrists—or in the pockets—of the commander in chief throughout the centuries tell us a lot about their sartorial style and character. George Washington Jean-Antoine Lépine Pocket Watch (Courtesy of National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors) In November 1778, Gouverneur Morris asked George Washington if he could get him…


25 Types of Harmful Flame Retardants Found in US Breast Milk: Study

More than 20 types of unregulated toxic flame retardants have been discovered in human breast milk in the United States for the first time, according to the findings of a new study. The peer-reviewed research was authored by Toxic-Free Future, a non-profit organization conducting environmental health research, and is published in Environmental Pollution. Researchers from Emory University, the University…


Lessons from Taiwan: Enduring PRC Media Infiltration—A Global Taiwan Institute Event

In a seminar held by Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) on July 20, Shu-ling Ko (National Endowment for Democracy), Amber Lin (Georgetown), Rita Cheng (Radio Free Asia), and Kevin Sheives (National Endowment for Democracy) discussed “the situation, vulnerabilities, and strengths of a Taiwanese media sector facing comprehensive infiltration attempts by the People’s Republic of China(PRC),” as…


REPLAY: Lessons from Taiwan: Enduring PRC Media Infiltration—A Global Taiwan Institute Event

In a seminar held by Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) on July 20, Shu-ling Ko (National Endowment for Democracy), Amber Lin (Georgetown), Rita Cheng (Radio Free Asia), and Kevin Sheives (National Endowment for Democracy) discussed “the situation, vulnerabilities, and strengths of a Taiwanese media sector facing comprehensive infiltration attempts by the People’s Republic of China(PRC),” as…


[PREMIERING NOW] Are American Churches Failing Their Mission?

The church is supposed to be the eternal bulwark against the changing ways of the world. What happens when it’s overrun by social fads and political fashions that may endanger our communities and families—and even our own souls? In this provocative episode of Over the Target, host Lee Smith speaks with Lucas Miles, a pastor…


[PREMIERING at 11:00AM ET] Are American Churches Failing Their Mission?

The church is supposed to be the eternal bulwark against the changing ways of the world. What happens when it’s overrun by social fads and political fashions that may endanger our communities and families—and even our own souls? In this provocative episode of Over the Target, host Lee Smith speaks with Lucas Miles, a pastor…


Government Borrowing Falls Unexpectedly as Tax Receipts Grow

The government borrowed less than expected last month, official figures show. According to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), public sector net borrowing hit £18.5 billion in June. It is a fall from May’s £20 billion and lower than expected by economists, who had forecast borrowing to hit £22 billion, according…


Hospitals Made More Money During COVID Pandemic: Study

Many hospitals in the United States raked in more money during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, partially due to an infusion of funds from the federal government, according to a new study. About three-quarters of the hospitals analyzed by researchers had a positive net operating income in 2020 and 2021. That was…


Burisma Letter Released on Biden’s Ukraine Coercion; Obama Defends Sexually Explicit Children’s Books | Live With Josh

A letter was released publicly that allegedly shows the Biden family coerced the CEO of Burisma to end an investigation and get millions in exchange. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama is facing new controversy for issuing a public letter to defend sexually explicit children’s books. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss…