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America First News
20 May 2023
#politics
The Epoch Times: Illegal Immigrants, Reparations Concern Locals at Chicago Vivek Ramaswamy Event
Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy listens to South Shore residents' concerns about incoming illegal immigrants and reparations for slavery at an event in Chicago. Ramaswamy also unveiled a new slogan, "Truth," and discussed education and homeschooling. While some questioned South Shore residents' complaints about incoming illegal immigrants given their support for the Democratic Party, Ramaswamy said he would send the military to shut down the border. He also fielded questions about American materiel going to Ukraine. Some attendees expressed disappointment with Ramaswamy's lack of a concrete plan, while others were cautiously optimistic.
Newsbusters: NewsBusters Podcast: NBC Skips FBI Dissidents, Hypes Small-Town Right-Wingers
NBC Nightly News is accused of bias in story selection for skipping House GOP hearings on FBI whistleblowers and instead focusing on small-town right-wing school board members promoting a "dangerous" curriculum. The school board near Pikes Peak, Colorado is under scrutiny for teaching basic civics under a curriculum called "American Birthright" rather than left-wing indoctrination. The network is criticized for avoiding narratives that aren't helpful to Democrats.
The Blaze: 'There's just no excuse': Lauren Boebert blasts John Fetterman's uber-casual attire
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania for wearing casual attire, including a hoodie and shorts, at a press conference while other senators were dressed in suits and ties. Boebert and other critics deemed Fetterman's appearance as unprofessional and a disgrace for a sitting senator. Fetterman, a left-wing lawmaker, recently returned to the Senate after treatment for clinical depression but faced strong opposition from Boebert and others due to his casual outfit.
Fox News: Politico slammed for Casey DeSantis 'hit piece,' invokes Lady Macbeth 'trope' after blasting it for Dem wives
Critics are slamming Politico for publishing a "hit piece" against Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis just days before her husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis, is set to launch his 2024 presidential bid. The article, titled "The Casey DeSantis Problem: ‘His Greatest Asset and His Greatest Liability,’” quotes anonymous GOP insiders who criticize her, as well as former Republicans who have become prominent Democrat allies. Some critics noted that Politico previously derided the "Lady Macbeth trope" during the 2022 midterms when it was used against the spouses of prominent Democrats like First Lady Jill Biden and Gisele Fetterman. Concerns remain that such attacks reinforce traditional gender roles and make any ambitious woman suspect.
#society
The Epoch Times: Huntington Beach Considers Beefing Up Code for Public Nudity
Huntington Beach City Council debates tightening existing ban on public nudity, focusing on excessive backside exposure at public places, potentially affecting thong wearing. The council tabled the discussion for a future meeting to clear up "gray areas," such as whether bikinis thongs and mooning would be included. The proposed change aims to strengthen the existing rules but could lead to unintended consequences like banning nudity in locker rooms, showers, and toilet stalls in the city facilities.
The Epoch Times: Dallas Among 5 Cities Tapped for New Federal Initiative Aimed at Reducing Homelessness
The White House has announced a partnership with the city of Dallas, California, and other US cities in a federal initiative to reduce homelessness and get unsheltered people into homes. Through an “All INside” plan, the US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and its 19 federal member agencies will partner with local and state governments to reduce nationwide homelessness by 25 percent by 2025. The plan’s six pillars prioritize equity, data and evidence, and collaboration, as well as housing and supports, crisis response, and prevention. Key government agencies, including the Social Security Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Veteran Affairs, will work together to support the program.
#foreignaffairs
The Epoch Times: HK Immigration to Refuse Overseas Lawyer's Working Visa in Relation to Jimmy Lai‘s NSL Trial
Hong Kong’s High Court rejected the legal team of Jimmy Lai's application for judicial review to overturn the Committee for Safeguarding National Security’s "recommendation" to deny British lawyer Tim Owen a visa to attend Lai’s trial in September. The government wanted Owen out of Lai’s case, arguing "security risks" for involving foreign lawyers. Hong Kong’s Committee for Safeguarding National Security made a “recommendation” to immigration to deny Owen’s visa application in view of “national security risks.” The judge concluded that the relevant recommendation did not exceed the authority conferred by the HK NSL and the Director of Immigration did not exceed the authority conferred by the HK NSL.
Over 100 prominent publishers and editors— including 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureates Dmitry Muratov and Maria Ressa—signed a joint statement initiated by Reporters without Borders, calling for Jimmy Lai's immediate release. Lai, the founder of Apple Daily Newspaper and Next Digital media group, has multiple charges brought against him, including “collusion with foreign forces” under the city’s NSL, a law imposed by Beijing in June 2020. Last August, Lai was arrested by Hong Kong's national security police, after Apple Daily’s headquarters was raided.
#economy
The Epoch Times: Energy Tsar Board Axed as Ministers Clean up Transition
Australian energy ministers announced the creation of a new fit-for-purpose body to replace the Energy Security Board, which will enforce fair gas prices and support power supply through more electricity grid connections. The development of the Beetaloo Basin, one of Australia's energy-rich areas, and an estimated "carbon bomb" by activists, will be considered at a meeting of energy and climate ministers in Tasmania in July after being granted production licenses. The government will require companies applying for licenses to submit plans on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Clean energy projects and investments, including solar-powered microgrids, will benefit remote and Indigenous communities. The mandatory gas code of conduct will be introduced in June.
#health
Fox News: RSV vaccine for pregnant women inches closer to approval with FDA committee recommendation
The FDA voted to recommend Pfizer's RSV vaccine for pregnant women, which may become the first available maternal immunisation to protect infants from the respiratory syncytial virus. The vaccine was deemed effective in preventing adverse effects of RSV in infants up to 6 months of age and the committee reviewed the results of Pfizer's Phase 3 clinical trial, which were published in The New England Journal of Medicine. While the recommendations are a step toward the vaccine's availability, official approval is still pending.
RSV causes mild cold-like symptoms in most kids, but can lead to severe respiratory conditions in some cases, even hospitalization. Infants younger than six months old may show symptoms including irritability, lethargy, decreased appetite, and pauses in breathing. According to data from the CDC, some 58,000 to 80,000 children five years of age and younger are hospitalized with an RSV infection. Pfizer's RSV vaccine when given to women during the second or third trimesters of pregnancy gives passive protection to the fetus, which then carries over to early infancy.
#education
Red State: Feel-Good Friday: Kindergarten Teacher Mark Byrd Gives the Gift of Literacy, Companionship to Little Girl With Special Needs
A teacher in Idaho named Mark Byrd has been honored for his exemplary work with students. Byrd went above and beyond for a five-year-old girl with medical issues, visiting her in the hospital and spending hours reading stories, making puppets, and bringing her coloring sheets. Byrd encourages literacy and joy of reading for all his students, and during the pandemic, he read a story each day and even visited every student at the end of the school year to give them a book. He says he loves teaching and wants to be there for his students in the classroom and in life.
#crime
The Epoch Times: Man Gets 30 Years to Life for DUI Crash That Killed 2 Women in Irvine
Norman David Martin sentenced to 30 years to life for a drunk driving crash that killed two passengers. Martin was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder and acted as his own attorney during the trial. Martin's mental competency was questioned by his attorney, but the legal proceedings continued despite multiple psychological evaluations in the past.
The Epoch Times: Hyundai, Kia Announce $200 Million Settlement Over Security Flaw Targeted by TikTok Challenge
Hyundai and Kia have agreed to a settlement of around $200 million to end litigation brought by car owners due to a security weakness in their vehicles. Last summer, car thefts were driven by a TikTok trend that outlined a method to bypass security features, making it easier for thieve to steal the cars. The settlement covers about 9 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles, including software upgrades and offers of wheel locks for other vehicles incompatible with the computer update.
Fox News: Natalee Holloway case: Peruvian Interpol chief reveals how Joran van der Sloot extradition will go down
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway, will be extradited from Peru by FBI agents in the first week of June. He is currently facing extortion and wire fraud charges after allegedly trying to sell information regarding the whereabouts of Natalee's body to Beth Holloway. Van der Sloot had asked for a total of $250,000, $25,000 upfront for the information, with the rest of the money to be paid out when Natalee's remains were positively identified in Aruba. He is currently serving a 28-year sentence in Peru for murdering a 21-year-old woman named Stephany Flores in 2010.
Van der Sloot will undergo several medical tests before his transfer and will be transferred to a maximum-security prison in Lima by May 25. The extradition shouldn't happen later than June 8 or 9, with the Interpol official adding that he wants to ensure all his rights are respected. Natalee Holloway was last seen alive in Aruba while on a high school senior trip.
The Right Scoop: BRUTAL beating, kicking and robbery of WOMAN in NYC caught on camera, and WHERE are Ben Crump and friends?
A pregnant nurse asking for help sparked outrage from the left, but when a woman was brutally attacked and robbed in New York, there was no response. The group of six suspects threw punches, kicked the victim when she was down, and stole her purse containing a cellphone, wallet, $25, and bank cards. Despite the video evidence, the liberal media and Democrats remain silent.
#sports
Fox News: Arizona Coyotes troll fans by promising to 'leak' new arena plans
Arizona Coyotes' plan for a new entertainment district in Tempe was rejected by voters. The team's Twitter account promised to reveal plans for a new arena if they received 20K likes on a tweet. Three hours later, the tweet apparently drew enough likes, and the Coyotes delivered a hilarious video about their so-called stadium plans. The video was a Rickroll, sending fans to a website with "New Arena Plans" displayed at the top that featured Rick Astley's 1987 hit song "Never Gonna Give You Up." The Coyotes' future in Arizona is in doubt and may relocate to a different market.
Forbes: WWE SmackDown Results: Winners And Grades On May 19, 2023
Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa faced Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens on WWE SmackDown, ahead of their showdown at WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. The show also saw the debut of Grayson Waller and the Brawling Brutes vs. Pretty Deadly. Other results included Pretty Deadly defeating the Brawling Brutes, and Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn defeating Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon. The LWO also defeated The Usos.
Meanwhile, Asuka defeated Zelina Vega by submission and chased off Bianca Belair, while Austin Theory called out Sheamus and the LWO picked up an upset victory over the Usos. The show drew 2.149 million viewers.
The Epoch Times: USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn Resigns
Mike Bohn, USC's athletic director, has resigned his position effective immediately. No official reason was given for his unexpected resignation but it came one day after USC and Bohn were asked questions about internal criticism of his management of the athletics department by the LA Times. Gina Maisto Smith of the Philadelphia law firm Cozen O'Connor, who specializes in institutional response to harassment, was retained earlier this year to conduct a review of the athletics department. USC President Carol L. Folt announced a national search for Bohn's successor and said she is committed to ensuring the right leadership is in place to achieve USC's aspirational vision for Trojan athletics.