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America First News
15 May 2023
#politics
Washington Free Beacon: AOC's Tweet Inspired Trump To Go Full Beast Mode During CNN Town Hall
During a CNN town hall, Donald Trump received a boost from tweets of upset Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Trump's team apparently told him to continue his behavior, which became more aggressive after the break. Ratings for the event were high, drawing 3.3 million viewers, but many criticized CNN for allowing Trump to speak.
Red State: Cash is Nice, But Cali’s Reparations Task Force Wants a Real Estate Portfolio Too
California's reparations task force is brainstorming ideas for reducing 'residential racial segregation' in the state, one of which is passing ordinances which maintain or lessen residential segregation. They are also proposing ideas for a "right to return” for black residents who have been displaced due to "racial terror." The Governor, Gavin Newsom, has since tried to backpedal on giving 1.8 million people an average of $360,000 each in reparations, angering Californians. The task force's final recommendations include more housing-related proposals to decrease segregation, such as funding anti-racism education programs for housing providers, repealing policies that limit those with criminal records from renting and establishing DEI certification programs for affordable housing contractors and decision-makers.
Fox News: Biden issues message honoring National Police Week; vows 'answer is not to defund,' while pushing gun control
President Biden honored National Police Week and affirmed his stance against defunding the police in a video message, while also touting his administration's gun control successes. He signed the American Rescue Plan, providing $350 billion for states and cities to retain and hire more officers, expand benefits, and keep communities safe. He seeks another $37 billion to hire 100,000 more officers trained in community policing and invest in programs that tackle the root causes of crime. He also addressed families of the fallen, promising that the nation owes officers a debt of gratitude.
Biden signed executive orders to increase background checks for gun purchases and strengthen efforts to hold the gun industry accountable. Critics argued that his executive order on effective, accountable policing aimed to defund the police by giving the executive branch authority to deprive local law enforcement agencies of federal grant money if they did not comply with certain Democratic policies. Biden supports investing in programs that tackle the root causes of crime and providing law enforcement with mental health and wellness resources. He thanked law enforcement and recognized their heroism, selflessness, and absolute courage, promising that the memory of their loved ones will live on.
Fox News: Philadelphia's Democratic primary will likely decide city's next mayor, no apparent favorite at present
Philadelphia's Democratic mayoral primary is set for May 16, 2023. No clear favorite from the top five candidates has emerged yet. The leading progressive candidate, Helen Gym, has been endorsed by Bernie Sanders and is part of the progressive movement that has been energized by recent wins. All of the candidates have prioritized gun violence and public safety as their top concerns. The winning candidate will face lone Republican candidate David Oh in the November general election.
The Epoch Times: Former AOC Staffer Is a Top Official of the New York Communist Party
Justine Medina, a former aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is now a senior official in the New York State Communist Party and co-chair of the New York Young Communist League. She has a long history of far-left views and pro-Marxist statements, despite communism's brutal history. Medina's father, who escaped communism in Cuba, called her allegiance to the Communist Party a "big problem." She has also been arrested multiple times during protests and participated in unionizing workers at Amazon.
The Epoch Times: Biden’s Economic Program Is 'Made in China'
President Biden's economic plan aimed to transform the US economy from hydrocarbon-based to green and clean sources. However, his policies have resulted in a stagnant economy, inflation, rising interest rates, and supply chain disruptions. The plan benefits Green-New-Deal grifters, while communist China benefits from the policy's mandate of green products, which ultimately mandate and subsidize Chinese products at the expense of US companies (economy, politics, foreign affairs).
The Epoch Times: Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Dispute Over Trump’s Former DC Hotel
Former President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats are locked in a long-running battle over the former Trump International Hotel in Washington D.C. The case involves a dispute between Democrats and the Trump administration over records related to the hotel, with allegations of corruption surrounding the acquisition of the Old Post Office building. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case, which raises questions about whether individual members of Congress have the right to sue the executive branch to compel it to disclose information. The case is expected to be heard in the court's new term beginning in October.
The Epoch Times: RFK Jr. Claims He Can Beat Joe Biden in 2024 Primary
Democratic presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes he could oust President Joe Biden in the party’s 2024 primary elections, citing strong independent and Republican support. Critics have accused the Democratic National Committee (DNC) of being too committed to Biden’s reelection and refusing to host primary debates. Kennedy, who is known for critical statements on childhood vaccines and other issues, stated that the Democratic Party has become “the party of war, of censorship, [and] of fear,” and has steered its policies on foreign policy towards “warmongering neocons” and domestic policy towards “Wall Street and large corporations.” A survey has also found that some Georgia swing voters who supported Biden in 2020 are disappointed in his administration and may seek third-party alternatives.
The Epoch Times: Planned Parenthood Chief Wants More Justices in Supreme Court
Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson is calling for an expansion of the Supreme Court and term limits, citing attacks on democratic freedoms and abortion rights. This proposal has been opposed by experts, including former Justice Stephen Breyer, who warned that it would reduce trust in the judiciary. President Joe Biden previously stated that he is "not a fan" of adding more seats to the Supreme Court, but has formed a commission to study potential court reforms. The proposal has also been met with opposition from 20 GOP governors. A 2019 poll by Rasmussen Reports found that just 27% of likely voters favored raising the number of Supreme Court justices.
The Epoch Times: Turkey Heads to Runoff Vote After Hard-Fought Presidential, Parliamentary Polls
Turkey's presidential election appears headed to a runoff vote after neither of the top two candidates secured an outright majority. Incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) received around 49% of the vote, while opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu of the People's Republican Party (CHP) obtained around 45%. The AKP won roughly half of the 600 seats in the parliament while CHP secured around 35%.
The Epoch Times: Dutton Makes Bold Move in Catch 22 Budget Reply
Opposition leader Peter Dutton's Budget-in-Reply speech laid out a partial blueprint for a future Coalition government, which faces the challenge of passing the government's reckless spending measures that will result in ongoing deficits. While opposing measures for realpolitik reasons, Dutton had the courage to raise the issue of eligibility and promised to raise the threshold to allow welfare recipients to be engaged in the workforce. Furthermore, Dutton embraced the cost of living issues and tied them to the government's extreme green ideology, calling for cheaper, reliable, and non-emitting energy as a solution. He proposed small modular nuclear energy plants, which could provide much-needed cheaper energy while obviating the need for wind turbines and solar panels. The initiative is offered in the context of reframing the opposition as "Howard's Battlers" and "Tony's Tradies," appealing to hard-working Australians. Dutton also promised that a Coalition government would limit the capacity of the gambling sector to advertise during sports fixtures.
#society
The Blaze: CBS segment pushes insects as 'low-carbon solution to feed animals and the world's population'
CBS Saturday Morning suggests that bugs could be a solution to the global food crisis. Incorporating bugs into the human diet could drastically reduce deforestation as it requires less food and water than soybean farming. Scientists in Germany believe using insects as an alternative to animal feed could increase sustainability and support a more sustainable production of proteins.
Fox News: Dartmouth College discovers indigenous remains in anthropology department, sparking calls for accountability
Partial skeletal remains of 15 Native Americans were discovered at Dartmouth College’s anthropology department. The discovery at the New Hampshire Ivy League school, which was founded in 1769 to educate Native Americans, has strained Dartmouth's relationship with its Native students and alumni. Dartmouth is among a growing list of universities, museums and other institutions wrestling with how best to handle Native American remains and artifacts in their collections and grappling with what these discoveries say about their past policies regarding Native communities.
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act requires federally funded institutions, including universities, to return remains and funerary items to rightful communities. Museums and universities often hide behind a loophole in NAGPRA that allows them to label remains as culturally unidentifiable putting the burden on tribes to prove the remains are their ancestors, an expense many can’t afford. Some 884,000 Native American artifacts are still in the possession of colleges, museums and other institutions across the country, according to data maintained by the National Park Service.
Fox News: Lawmakers sound off on Anheuser-Busch's declining sales: 'Pissed off a lot of people'
Anheuser-Busch faces declining sales in the wake of partnering with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Conservative commentators called for boycotts resulting in losses for the Bud Light and Budweiser brands. Lawmakers offer their views with some insisting corporations should stick to selling products and developing brands. Others argue that big companies turning against conservative consumers is a risk not worth taking. Representative Nicole Malliotakis suggests Anheuser-Busch should bring back the Budweiser Frogs. The company blamed a "third-party ad agency" for the partnership and cut ties with the influencer amid a marketing shake-up.
Fox News: Young social media influencers lack protections, IL looking to become first state to protect the young stars
Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill aimed at protecting child social media influencers from exploitation. The bill, which would be the first of its kind in the US, would entitle content creators under the age of 16 to a percentage of earnings generated by videos or other content. Vloggers would be required to maintain records and put child earnings into trust accounts until they are 18. A similar law was passed in France last year. Advocacy groups are calling for legislation to be created to ensure child social media stars are protected, amid concerns that they can be overexploited and even harmed.
Human Events: China launches pilot program meant to increase marriage,
childbearing, and family formation
China's Family Planning Association is launching a program in 20 cities to promote a new marriage and childbearing culture. With fertility rates decreasing, the initiative aims to encourage young women to marry and have children. There has also been a push for single, unmarried women to have their eggs frozen. The program wants to promote modern ideas about marriage and childbirth, but also wants to lower the prevalence of outdated customs such as high "bride prices." Gender discrimination, child care expenses and the loss of opportunities are tripwires in China's population growth.
#war
The Epoch Times: UK Pledges Long-Range Attack Drones and Air Defence Missiles to Ukraine
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine visited the UK and received a promise of long-range attack drones and air defence missiles. The UK will also provide training for Ukrainian pilots to use NATO-standard aircraft, though there are "no plans" to supply the Typhoon or F-35 jets. Zelenskyy has been touring Europe seeking support ahead of a potential counter-offensive in Ukraine, including pledges of military aid from Germany and armoured vehicles and light tanks from France. He has also called for NATO membership and for a political decision on the matter at the alliance's July summit.
#foreignaffairs
Fox News: Take that! Philippines sends China message on contested islands as tussle brews
Philippines set up five buoys around the Spratly Islands to assert its sovereignty within its Exclusive Economic Zone, putting up a show of ownership amid China's increasing aggression in the South China Sea. Ownership of the islands has long been contested with China, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei claiming control.
China continues to threaten Philippine's sovereignty in the region, maintaining its claim on the disputed South China Sea. In recent years, China has attempted to assert control over the internationally-contested islands by deploying navy and maritime vessels. However, Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asserts Manila's determination to protect its maritime borders and resources, using the buoys as a statement of resolve.
The Epoch Times: Fired ByteDance Exec Claims in Lawsuit That China Has Open Access to US User Data
Chinese government officials had access to all data, including data stored in the United States, at tech company ByteDance, according to a wrongful dismissal lawsuit file in San Francisco Superior Court by former executive Yintao Yu, head of engineering for the parent company of TikTok. Yu also claimed that ByteDance acted as a propaganda tool for the Chinese Communist Party by manipulating content and stealing content from other platforms. He further stated that the CCP had a special unit at ByteDance and maintained access to all company data. Legislation to clamp down on TikTok, which has come under scrutiny in Washington for potential national security concerns, is being considered in the Senate with the RESTRICT Act, proposed by Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.) and John Thune (R-S.D.).
The Epoch Times: Fiji Leader Apologizes for 1987 Military Coup Ahead of India-Pacific Summit
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka apologized for the nation's 1987 military coup, which led to the exodus of over 12,000 Indian Fijians from the country, ahead of the India-Pacific Islands summit next week. Rabuka, who led the coup, pointed out their "wrongdoings" and acknowledged the pain inflicted upon the Indo-Fijian community, openly requesting forgiveness for his actions. The apology comes a week before the FIPIC summit, which will be attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden. Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held talks with Rabuka in Suva in February and has referred to Fiji as an important partner with a historic link.
Modi is seeking to bolster bilateral cooperation with Pacific Island nations amid Beijing's growing influence in the region, while Biden will become the first-ever sitting U.S. president to visit Papua New Guinea. The leaders will discuss cooperation on challenges such as climate change, protecting maritime resources, and advancing economic growth. Rabuka has previously expressed concerns over China's increasing influence in the region, stating that it could reform the peaceful atmosphere.
#economy
The Epoch Times: What You Need to Know About Indexes
Indexes: the benchmarks used to evaluate investment performance, and the recipes for portfolios of mutual and exchange-traded funds. The S&P 500 index, created in 1957, makes up around 80% of the US stock market. The Dow Jones industrial average, created in 1896 by Wall Street Journal founder Charles Dow, now follows a simple math and weights each member by stock price. The Russell 2000 measures small-cap stocks and the S&P SmallCap 600 is a more selective list of small companies. The FTSE Global All Cap ex US tracks 98% of the world's market outside the US and the MSCI EAFE tracks large and midsize stocks in 21 developed countries globally. Finally, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond tracks U.S. taxable, investment-grade bonds.
The Epoch Times: Vice Media Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, the Latest in a String of Digital Media Setbacks
Vice Media has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has agreed to sell its assets to lenders for $225 million in credit. Other parties can also submit bids. The bankruptcy filing comes after the company announced it would cancel its flagship “Vice News Tonight” program and end its Vice World News brand, making Vice News its only global brand. Digital advertising has dropped significantly this year, affecting the profitability of major tech companies like Google and Facebook. Vice, which was valued at $5.7 billion in 2017, has struggled to turn a profit in recent years.
The Epoch Times: Is Silver Still Undervalued Today?
Is silver undervalued? Yes, because of a large discrepancy between physical supply and overall demand. The value of silver depends on factors like supply and demand, geopolitical events, and economic conditions. Global supply and demand are the most prominent drivers of the price of silver. Industrial demand affects the value of silver significantly, as it's widely used as an industrial metal.
Investors can purchase silver exchange-traded funds, silver mutual funds, silver company stocks, and silver futures instead of physical silver. Silver is less stable than other precious metals, so it's essential to consider your risk appetite before deciding on an investment strategy. The outlook for the future price of silver is good, as under current market forecasts, experts expect to see strong growth in the next five years.
The Epoch Times: Biden Administration and GOP Lawmakers Trade Jabs Over Impending Debt Ceiling Deadline
US Democrats and Republicans are still negotiating over the debt ceiling. While most Democrats favour raising the limit regarding the national debt, some Republicans – including Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) – have hinted that they may allow a default to take place unless spending cuts are agreed upon. The US national debt is a significant $31.3tn, with a potential default on the horizon if a deal is not reached soon.
US administration officials and Congressional lawmakers are currently discussing whether to raise the US national debt limit. With both sides still in negotiations, it remains uncertain whether a deal will be reached soon. If a deal is not agreed upon, a default could occur by early June 2022.
The Epoch Times: Tesla Raises US Prices for All Its Vehicles Except Model 3
Tesla has raised the US prices of its Model S, X, and Y electric vehicles by a low single-digit percentage, marking a second increase since 19 April. The increases represent between 0.5% and 1.1% since the last change in price. All variants of the higher-priced Model S and X vehicles rose by $1,000 while Model Y variants increased by $250. The base models of the pricier vehicles are still cheaper by 16% and 19% in the US respectively, and the Model Y’s long-range version is roughly 23% cheaper since the start of the year. Tesla’s cheapest car, the Model 3, has seen no changes.
#religion
The Epoch Times: Justice Department Supports Christian Group’s Lawsuit to Preserve Homeless Ministry
Christian organization Micah's Way is suing the city of Santa Ana for denying it an occupancy certificate. The group, which has operated in the city for 15 years, claims that the denial is preventing it from following its faith-based mission to feed the needy. The issue centers on the distribution of food and drink to the homeless, which the city claims is a violation of its zoning ordinance. The US Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in support of the organization, suggesting that it could be protected under federal law that shields religious institutions from discrimination in landmarking and zoning laws.
#culture
The Epoch Times: Weaponized Migrants: The Transnational Border Crisis
Private investigator Sam Spade gets caught up in a web of lies and deceit when a wealthy heiress, a crooked lawyer, and a group of dangerous criminals all come looking for a priceless statuette. Along the way, Spade uses his wit and cunning to outsmart his adversary and solve the case.
A struggling writer meets a mysterious woman who inspires him to create his best work yet, but as their relationship deepens, he discovers that she has a dark secret that threatens to destroy them both.
#health
The Epoch Times: Medical Tourism Continues to Grow in Mexico Despite the Risks
More Americans are traveling to Mexico for cheap medical procedures, despite the risks, including subpar medical care and counterfeit drugs. An estimated 1.4 million Americans sought medical care outside the country in 2017, up significantly from 10 years ago. Costa Rica, India, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Malaysia are other popular medical tourism destinations, where surgeries can be up to 80% cheaper than in the US. But those seeking cut-rate medical care and drugs may receive dangerous counterfeits laced with deadly substances like fentanyl. Surgeons in Mexico offer procedures at a fraction of the cost of American clinics, but quality of care may suffer.
#crime
The Federalist Papers: Nashville Shooter's Unredacted Manifesto Delivered to Judge, Public to Get Chance to Speak Up: Report
A legal battle brews over the release of a manifesto written by Audrey Hale, who killed three children and three employees of a Christian school in Tennessee before being shot dead by police. The unredacted document, which includes admissions of a transgender identity, has been delivered to a judge to review for public release. Many conservatives have argued for its release in order to investigate the possibility of a hate crime against Christians. The FBI and local law enforcement have access to the document, but the public has yet to see it.
Former Hamilton County Sheriff James Hammond and the Tennessee Firearms Association are suing for the release of Audrey Hale’s manifesto, which is undergoing review for public release. A status hearing and a comment period for members of the public will take place in June. The shooting, which shook the Christian community in Tennessee, has not yet had a motive identified by investigators.
The Epoch Times: Daniel Penny Raises $1.5 Million After Being Charged in Death of Jordan Neely
Former Marine Daniel Penny is facing a charge of second-degree manslaughter for allegedly fatally choking homeless man Jordan Neely on the New York subway, although Penny's legal defense fund on GiveSendGo has surged to more than $1.5 million in just a few days. Penny's lawyers claim that he was protecting fellow passengers from an aggressive Neely. However, prosecutors contend that Penny choked Neely to death after the latter made threats and scared passengers. In New York State, a conviction for second-degree manslaughter can result in 15 years of prison.
The Epoch Times: Man Killed by Own Gun During Struggle With Los Angeles Police Officer
A traffic stop in Los Angeles turned fatal when a driver pulled out a semi-automatic handgun and was shot by his own weapon by police officers. The driver was attempting to escape the officer’s hold and in the process discharged his gun, sustaining a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to his neck. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
The Epoch Times: Illinois Trooper Shot, Motorist Dead in Exchange of Gunfire
A New Mexico motorist was killed and an officer was wounded in a shooting on Interstate 64 in southern Illinois. The incident took place at 3 a.m. on May 9 when a state trooper stopped to help a stranded motorist. Brandon Griffin and a woman were in the car and an "altercation" occurred between Griffin and a responding officer. Griffin was killed, while the trooper was shot and hospitalized. The investigation will be managed by the Illinois State Police, with findings presented to the Jefferson County State’s Attorney’s Office.
The Epoch Times: National Anti-Scam Centre Set to Open in July as Australians Lose Billions to Scams
The Australian government will spend $58m on a new National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) to prevent scammers from contacting Australians, overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The NASC will educate consumers on avoiding scams and enable quicker response to scams, sharing reports with critical companies, such as banks, telcos and digital platforms, and advise on how to stop scammers. The $44m of the funding will go to establishing the technology to centralise reports of scams before sharing them with organisations. The remaining $14m will go towards providing education, communication and other resources. Australians lost a record $3.1bn to scams in 2022, with phishing scams experiencing a 469% increase from the previous year.
The Epoch Times: Officials Say Fire That Killed 3 in New York City Apparently Caused by Homemade Vape Pens
Homemade vape dispensers caused a deadly fire in New York City, killing a mother and two daughters. The father, who was assembling the dispensers to sell, is being investigated for criminal charges. Officials have also expressed concern about fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in electric bikes and scooters, which have killed seven people and injured 60 others in New York City this year. Authorities have urged New Yorkers not to use off-market batteries and to be aware of best practices for charging and storing electric bikes and scooters.
Fox News: Former Massachusetts Gov Charlie Baker's son arrested, charged with drunk driving: state police
Former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker's son, Andrew "A.J." Baker, was arrested and charged with drunk driving while driving down Route 95 south in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. Massachusetts State Police responded to a report of erratic driving and administered several sobriety tests which concluded that the driver was drunk. Andrew Baker was later released on his personal recognizance.
Andrew Baker, 29, was stopped by Peabody police officers and later charged with operating under the influence of liquor. He will be arraigned at Peabody District Court on a future date. The former governor's son was released on his personal recognizance and now awaits his court appearance.
The Epoch Times: Mexico Arrests 2 More in March Kidnap, Killing of Americans
Two more men connected to the Gulf drug cartel were arrested in connection with the March 3 kidnapping of four Americans in Matamoros, Mexico, two of whom were killed. The men, identified as Axel Alfredo Cárdenas and Alan Alexis Cárdenas, sons of a former cartel leader, were arrested on May 7 during raids in Tamaulipas and flown to Mexico City on a military plane. They are accused of drug and migrant smuggling, kidnappings, and extortion in the Matamoros area. It is not clear what charges they will face. The Gulf cartel previously turned over five men to police after the abduction. A letter claiming to be from the cartel's Scorpions faction condemned the violence and said the gang had turned over its own members who were responsible.
The Epoch Times: Florida Driver in 116-Mph Fatal House Crash Gets 27 Years
Vaughn Mongan, 45, of Palm Harbor, Florida, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for crashing his Tesla at 116mph into a house, killing two people and injuring three others. He pleaded guilty to charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving with serious bodily injury. The accident occurred in September 2021 on a Tampa Bay road with a 30mph speed limit. The car was not on autopilot.
Daily Wire: Alex Murdaugh Writing Letters From Prison Claiming He Is Innocent Of Murder
Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh claims in letters from prison that he did not kill his wife and son, according to sources. However, he has admitted to financial crimes for which he was accused. Murdaugh was found guilty of murder in March and was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. He maintains his innocence, arguing that his son was the main target of the murders due to his involvement in a 2019 boat crash. Prosecutors allege that Murdaugh murdered his wife and son, and cell phone evidence supports their claims. Murdaugh’s own testimony revealed that he lied to police about his whereabouts on the night of the murders.
#sports
Fox News: Kwame Brown, top NBA draft pick in 2001, rips Ja Morant after latest gun incident: 'Your brain is f----d up'
Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies was suspended from all team activities after he was seen flashing a gun on an Instagram livestream. Kwame Brown, a former No. 1 overall pick of the Washington Wizards, reacted with a video posted to social media, warning Morant to surround himself with better people and that he will end up playing basketball at Pelican Bay prison if he continues down the wrong path.
The Epoch Times: Horse Dies at Churchill Downs, 8th Recent Fatality at Home of Kentucky Derby
Another horse died in Churchill Downs making it the 8th fatality in its recent series of incidents. Rio Moon was euthanized due to a catastrophic injury. Rio Moon was trained by Dale Romans and was winless in six career starts.
The Epoch Times: Rockies' Feltner Released From Hospital After Skull Fracture, Concussion From Line Drive
Ryan Feltner, pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, suffered a skull fracture and concussion after being hit by a line drive from the bat of Nick Castellanos of the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite the serious injury, Feltner is expected to recover and return to the team in the near future. He has been placed on the 15-day injured list and will need time for his fractures to heal and for the concussion to subside.
The Epoch Times: Johnson Recovers From Triple Bogey to Win LIV Golf Tulsa in Playoff
Dustin Johnson wins LIV Golf Tulsa with clutch shots on rain-soaked course, including birdies on 18th in regulation and playoff. Overcame triple bogey to join playoff and beat Cameron Smith and Branden Grace. Victory is Johnson’s second since joining LIV Golf. Talor Gooch finishes tied for 36th, Lee Westwood withdraws prior to final round. PGA Championship starts Thursday at Oak Hill.
The Epoch Times: Don Denkinger, Umpire Whose Stellar Career Was Overshadowed by Blown Call, Dead at 86
Don Denkinger, a Major League umpire infamous for a blown call during the 1985 World Series, has died at age 86. Despite working four World Series over three decades, Denkinger's missed call stood out and resulted in threats against him. In recent years, he spoke publicly about the error and said it would've been corrected with video review. Despite the scandal, Denkinger was nevertheless highly respected and worked many other historic games.
Forbes: BorgWarner Indianapolis 500 Rollover Jackpot Worth $420,000 To Marcus Ericsson In The 107TH Indianapolis 500
Sweden's Marcus Ericsson could win an additional $420,000 in the BorgWarner Rollover Jackpot if he wins the Indianapolis 500 back-to-back this year. The bonus has only been won once in the prize fund's history, by Brazil's Helio Castroneves in 2002. The jackpot rolls over by $20,000 each year until a driver secures consecutive victories and is only available to the winning driver.
#science
The Epoch Times: Webb Telescope Spots 3 Debris Belts Around Luminous Star Fomalhaut
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered three concentric dusty rings of debris orbiting Fomalhaut, one of the brightest stars in the southern constellation of Piscis Austrinus, located 25 light years from Earth. Fomalhaut is sixteen times more luminous than the sun and almost twice as massive, while the three belts of debris extend out to 14 billion miles from the star. The researchers believe the belts may have been shaped by gravitational forces exerted by unseen planets. Studying these debris belts could inform how planets form within young stars' primordial disks.
The Epoch Times: Stuck Antenna Freed on Jupiter-Bound Spacecraft
Flight controllers in Germany successfully freed a crucial radar antenna on a European spacecraft bound for Jupiter. The radar antenna will scan beneath the icy crust of Jupiter's moons Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede for indications of underground oceans and possible life. On the other hand, the Lunar Flashlight spacecraft which was launched in December 2019 to hunt for ice in the shadowed craters of the lunar south pole had been struggling for months to enter orbit around the moon without success. Finally, the space agency called it quits on Friday and the spacecraft is now orbiting the sun.
#outdoors
Fox News: Utah hiker killed, second hospitalized after slipping while rock climbing in Big Cottonwood Canyon
A woman died and a man was hospitalized after slipping while rock climbing in Utah. The hikers, boyfriend and girlfriend, slipped on the rocks and were found near two fallen boulders. Officials found that the hikers were prepared for the situation. Melting snowpack is causing rocks and debris to shift, so officials urge hikers and climbers to take precautions before setting out.
The Epoch Times: Alberta Man Finds Wedding Ring in Mexico, Tracks Down Owner Half-Way Across the World
Canadian man Keith Bratt found a gold wedding band on the bottom of Akumal Bay, Mexico, with the name Licia and 2023 inscribed inside. Bratt took to social media and the band was eventually claimed by Italian couple Gaetano Rossi and Licia Pietroluongo, who had lost it while snorkelling during their honeymoon. Rossi's wife saw Bratt's Facebook post, which had been shared over 200,000 times. The ring was put in the post on May 15.
The Epoch Times: Coast Guard Suspends Search for 3 People Reported Aboard Downed Plane Off San Diego
A Learjet crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego with three people aboard. Search and rescue operations involving different agencies have been suspended after covering 334 square miles. No identities have been released.
#other
Forbes: Author Post: How To Cultivate Culture With Soft Skills Assessments
Personality assessments have become increasingly important for companies in the post-pandemic hybrid work environment, allowing them to measure how employees think and fit into this new world. Medix has been using personality assessments before COVID to best pair employees with teams and is now dedicated to discussing how to use them with prospective talent in their book, Culture through Crisis. Medix acquired Talentoday, a company providing science-driven people analytics to fuel better decision-making in employment, with its soft skills assessment, MyPrint, and the technology of Talentoday centers around people! Personality tests originate from World War I, when the American military screened for soldiers vulnerable to shell shock, and were developed by Katherine Cook Briggs and Isabel Myers. Soft skills have become a focus, aiming to use hard skills to bridge the gap, and realigning soft skills to reskill and upskill for newly created and redesigned roles.
Spectator USA: The EPA issues a death warrant for fossil fuel plants
The EPA has released new emissions rules that demand coal and gas plants capture most of their emissions, cutting emissions by 90% between 2035 and 2040 or face closure. This would undermine the reliability of the American power system and force a transition to wind and solar, despite the fact that no developed nation has ever run its electricity system on wind and solar. There is a current reliability crisis and this proposed regulation will make the entire electrical system more fragile. Urgent resistance is needed.
The Epoch Times: California Condors Confront Bird Flu in Flight From Extinction
The California condor, North America’s largest soaring land bird, is facing a deadly outbreak of avian influenza that could threaten its survival. With less than 350 condors in the wild, breeding-in-captivity and re-wilding programs are essential, with millions of birds dying across the US from avian flu in the past year and a half. The spread of the disease is hampering the condor population’s ability to sustain itself naturally and humans are also to blame for many of the deaths, through actions such as using lead ammunition, which the scavenging birds often consume, leading to illnesses, often fatal.
The condor’s active conservation and reintroduction, undertaken since all 22 birds left in the wild were captured in the 1980s, has helped the species to endure. The release of captive-bred condors has enabled the species to repopulate ecosystems it had vanished from. Re-wilding efforts in Northern California highlight the bird’s cultural significance to Native American tribes, particularly in the West. Although the recovery of the species will require decades of effort, California condors are considered a conservation success.
The Epoch Times: Elon Musk's Bid to End Tweet Pre-Approval Faces Skeptical Court
Elon Musk is appealing a 2018 settlement deal with the SEC which requires his tweets to be pre-approved by a Tesla lawyer. Musk's lawyer argues that the tweet vetting provision goes against his client's right to free speech. Federal judges pushed back, indicating that Musk had agreed to the provision as part of the settlement deal, which was aimed at avoiding far greater penalties from the SEC. Musk was involved in a securities fraud lawsuit in 2018, in which he was accused of defrauding investors with a tweet about taking Tesla private. #:business