By Nathan Worcester His vetoes, his foreign trips, his upcoming debate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: It all adds up to something like a shadow presidential campaign by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. It’s hard to predict how Mr. Newsom might pull it off, at least during this cycle—he has remained a steadfast supporter of incumbent President Joe […]
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Israel at War After Unprecedented Hamas Attack: What to Know
By Joseph Lord Israel is officially at war after a surprise attack by Hamas this weekend. Israel has, since its creation by a United Nations declaration in 1947 and declaration of statehood in 1948, faced constant tension and conflict with its Arab neighbors on all sides, going to war with one or all bordering nations […]
US Government, States File Lawsuit Against Amazon for Monopolistic Practices
By Naveen Athrappully The U.S. government, along with 17 states, is suing e-commerce behemoth Amazon for maintaining an alleged monopoly which they claim has resulted in lower product quality and inflated prices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), on behalf of the government, alleges that Amazon’s initiatives prevent rivals as well as sellers on its platform […]
FDA Alert: Fruit With Potentially Deadly Bacteria Recalled in a Dozen States
By Jack Phillips Green organic kiwifruit is now under recall in 14 states due to a potentially deadly listeria contamination, according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. David Oppenheimer and Company said it is voluntarily recalling some of its clamshell packages of kiwi after testing found Listeria monocytogenes in some of […]
Berkshire Posts Record Operating Profit, $35.9 Billion of Net Income
By Reuters Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday posted its highest ever quarterly operating profit, while gains from stock holdings helped the conglomerate led by billionaire Warren Buffett swing to a nearly $36 billion overall profit. Rising interest rates, and better results at the Geico car insurer, allowed Berkshire’s insurance businesses to generate more money in the […]
CDC Alert: People and Animals Are Increasingly Getting Ill From Toxic Algae
By Jack Phillips A report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more people and animals are getting sick from toxic algae that forms in bodies of water across the United States. The report found that some animals—but no people—have died from the effects of toxic algae. Some 16 states […]
Biden Transportation Department Grants $1.7 Billion for Electric and Low-Emission Buses in 46 US States and Territories
By Ryan Morgan The U.S. Department of Transport (DOT) is awarding grants for new electric and low-emission buses in 46 U.S. states and territories for a total of about $1.7 billion. Funding for these zero- and low-emission buses comes through the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA); a $1.2 trillion bill that includes funding […]
Intelligence Agencies Buying Vast Amounts of Sensitive Data on Americans
By Tom Ozimek A newly released report shows that U.S. intelligence and spy agencies have bought and stored vast amounts of information on Americans—including location, smartphone, and web browsing data—with a risk posed to their privacy and even safety. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) declassified the report and released it on June […]
US Reinforces Status as a ‘Pacific Power’ After Interception by Chinese Warships
By Jenny Li News Analysis Amidst threats of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, a Chinese naval ship just intercepted a U.S. Navy ship in the Taiwan Strait, demonstrating the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempt to drive the United States out of Asia. However, the United States reacted strongly stating that it will firmly maintain a […]
NOAA Declares ‘El Nino’ Conditions Are Present Worldwide, Forecast to Strengthen
By Jack Phillips The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared the arrival of El Nino, an on-and-off-again weather phenomenon that brings warmer sea temperatures near the equator. The agency noted that El Nino occurs every two to seven years, on average, and it can bring heavier rain to some parts of the world or drought […]
Florida Activists Secretly Ship Free Sex-Change Kits to Children Around the Country
By Jackson Elliott An Epoch Times investigation discovered a Florida activist group secretly sent hundreds of children transgender sex-change kits across the country. The “Build-A-Queer” kits contain breast binders, condoms, fake male genitalia called “packers,” tape used to bind and hide male genitalia, and more. Several of these items can potentially harm children, experts have […]
IRS Raked in Nearly $5 Trillion in Taxes From Americans Last Year
By Tom Ozimek The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released data on its operations showing that, during the 2022 fiscal year, the agency collected close to $5 trillion in taxes while the share of Americans saying that it’s not at all acceptable to cheat on income taxes dropped to six-year low. According to the agency’s […]