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America First News
30 May 2023
#politics
American Thinker: The Consequences of American Meritocracy in the Rearview
The author argues that immutable characteristics such as race, gender, and sexuality do not define us and have never been the basis of successful societies. While stereotypes have historically played a role in categorizing friend or foe, as humans evolve and gain more information, they become less important in decision-making. The author criticizes the modern Democratic Party for promoting the Victim Industrial Complex and replacing meritocracy with diversity and identity politics, which have no basis in creating a successful society.
Fox News: Biden, Cruz condemn Uganda law allowing death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'
President Biden and Senator Ted Cruz have condemned a new law in Uganda that allows for the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality." President Biden called for the repeal of the law and threatened punitive action, including potential sanctions, while Senator Cruz called the law "grotesque & an abomination." The White House said the law is part of an "alarming trend" of human rights abuses and corruption in Uganda.
Fox News: Demonstrators burn cars, police fire tear gas near Senegalese opposition leader's home
Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko faces rape and death threat charges ahead of next year’s presidential elections in Senegal. Tension erupted between Sonko’s supporters and police before a court verdict is delivered. Several cars were burned and police fired tear gas as Sonko’s caravan was stopped by police on an unauthorised journey from his home to the capital. The government has stated it will stand up to disrupting public order.
Red State: Can McCarthy Get His Debt Ceiling Deal Across the Finish Line?
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces pushback from House conservatives who are upset that a debt ceiling deal does not curb spending. The House Freedom Caucus is set to hold a press conference to blast the deal, making McCarthy’s prospects of getting the bill passed look bleak. However, House leadership and the Republican Party are pushing the deal as a win, and Democrats may rally with Biden’s blessing to pass the bill, which will then head to the Senate. The debt-ceiling agreement would suspend the borrowing limit for two years and curb government spending during that time. It also would extend limits on food assistance to some beneficiaries to prod them to find jobs and would speed up environmental reviews for energy projects.
Fox News: GOP leaders tout McCarthy-Biden deal as ‘conservative’ victory as Republicans defect
House Republican leaders have praised the bipartisan agreement between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden on the debt limit as a conservative win, despite opposition from the conservative House Freedom Caucus. Key conservative issues such as tax policy changes and increased pharmaceutical price setting are not included in the agreement, which instead features an 18-month increase in the debt ceiling and spending cuts. However, several Republicans have rejected the deal, and it is likely to face challenges in a Tuesday Rules Committee hearing before a House vote.
The final deal suspends the debt limit without a cap through 1 Jan, 2025. It also features spending cuts, caps on growth, and claws back some money for the Internal Revenue Service and unspent pandemic funds. While Conservatives have criticized the agreement for a lack of substantive policy reform and a significant increase in debt, House Republican leaders have focused on limiting spending, saving taxpayers money, and opportunities for economic growth and an improved workforce. The agreement faces differences of opinion among Republicans and tests in the Tuesday Rules Committee hearing and House vote.
#society
The Epoch Times: Prime Minister Backs Gender Critical Professor's Oxford Talk Ahead of Student Protests
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has voiced support for feminist Kathleen Stock's right to deliver a speech at Oxford University's debating society following protests from the university's LGBTQ+ Society. Speaking to the Telegraph, Sunak said that universities should be environments where debate is allowed, not stifled, emphasizing the importance of free speech and the idea that students should be able to hear and debate opposing views. Prior to her appearance, a series of protests, including a Trans+ Pride event, will take place. The philosopher has faced accusations of transphobia, but her views were defended by over 40 of Oxford's dons in an open letter, while a group of academics and staff signed a letter supporting the right of transgender students to speak out against her.
Fox News: Thousands of Florida residents still recovering from Hurricane Ian as new storm season begins
Hundreds have been left homeless following Hurricane Ian's destruction of Florida's Fort Myers Beach. Recovery efforts have been slow and many residents are struggling to navigate federal and state assistance bureaucracy to rebuild their homes and lives. Although the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be roughly average, the increasingly warmer water in the Atlantic basin caused by climate change is a concern.
The Blaze: Kohl's faces potential 'Bud-lighting' over its LGBT agitprop targeting toddlers
Kohl's, the department store chain, is facing a potential boycott over its sale of LGBT clothing and other items. Concerned parents and conservatives are angry about Kohl's commitment to LGBT advocacy, including the sale of LGBT activist baby bibs and kitsch clothing like a 'Baby Sonoma Community Pride Bodysuit Set'. Kohl's also has a 'gender-free fashion brand' and an activist underwear brand called TomboyX, and has a perfect Corporate Equality Index score from the Human Rights Campaign. Conservatives are proposing a Kohl's boycott or what some online are referring to as 'Bud-lighting'.
The Epoch Times: Target Just Got Very Bad News | Facts Matter
Target's stock drops by over 10% due to backlash over new LGBT products, causing a loss of over $9 billion in market value. Conservative consumers are scrutinizing other retailers such as Walmart and Kohl's, leading up to the start of Pride Month.
Forbes: Charity Without The Welfare State
The current US welfare system is hurting self-sufficiency, family formation, and marriage due to high net marginal tax rates, which penalize low-wage workers and those who get married. Studies have found that removing income phaseouts for entitlement benefits could be a solution, but making benefits available to everyone regardless of income would be too expensive. However, if certain hospitals and clinics were designated as safety net institutions and care was made available regardless of income, more needy patients could be served, and bureaucratic paperwork could be avoided. Providing free breakfasts, lunches, and dinners at public schools or cafes could also be an alternative to food stamps, and homeless people could be given shelter through make-shift tents and cots.
The Epoch Times: Looking for the Good in People
Amidst all the negative news, it's easy to forget that kindness and compassion are the norm and violence is the exception. Small acts of kindness, as well as larger efforts to help strangers in need, prove this. To experience more kindness, we should make an effort to see the good in others and get to know them better. By finding a balance between valuing the energy and ideas of youth and respecting the wisdom of elders, we can create a friendlier world.
The Federalist Papers: Bud Light Execs Just Got Horrible News, Boycott Worsens as Sales Tank More Than Anyone Imagined
Sales volume for Bud Light has declined by 29.5% and sales revenue dropped by 25.7% compared to the same period last year, due to its association with transgender influencer, Dylan Mulvaney, leading to a boycott that the company has failed to appropriately address. Brand strategists criticised Anheuser-Busch for its response to the backlash, stating that it only prolonged the controversy. Sales of Anheuser-Busch’s other beer labels have also been impacted by the backlash.
Breitbart: LGBTQ Activists Warn Corporate America -- 'You Need to Be Our Ally'
LGBTQ activists called for corporations to stand firm in their support for the LGBTQ community, following Target's decision to remove Pride displays in response to public protest. California State Senator Scott Wiener led the call to action. Other companies, such as Bud Light, are facing backlash and boycotts from some customers after promoting transgender influencers.
The Federalist Papers: Bud Light Execs Just Got Horrible News, Boycott Worsens as Sales Tanks Even More During Past Week
Sales volume for Bud Light has declined by 29.5% and sales revenue dropped by 25.7% compared to the same period last year, due to its association with transgender influencer, Dylan Mulvaney, leading to a boycott that the company has failed to appropriately address. Brand strategists criticised Anheuser-Busch for its response to the backlash, stating that it only prolonged the controversy. Sales of Anheuser-Busch’s other beer labels have also been impacted by the backlash.
#war
Breitbart: Moscow Wakes up to Sound of Drone Strikes Against City
Moscow experienced a wave of drone attacks on Tuesday morning, with the Kremlin calling it a "terrorist attack". Eight unmanned aerial vehicles were identified, and while the Russian Ministry of Defence claims to have shot some down, there was still some residual damage across the city. The attack bore similarities to those Russia has been launching against Ukraine for some time, with Kyiv politicians denying involvement but expressing their pleasure at the event.
Human Events: Ukraine responds to strike on Kyiv with drone attack on wealthy
Moscow neighborhood
Ukrainian drones targeted residential areas in Moscow, including neighborhoods where Putin and Russian elites have residences. The attack represents a potential new chapter in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has previously been confined to within Ukrainian borders. The attack follows a string of previous drone attacks, including an apparent assassination attempt on Putin earlier this month.
#foreignaffairs
The Epoch Times: Taiwan May Reactivate Nuclear Plants in Event of China Blockade: Official
Taiwan plans to keep its idle nuclear power plants in a state of readiness for reactivation in case of an emergency, including a potential naval blockade by China. The island nation intends to phase out nuclear power generation by 2025, but Vice President Lai Ching-te says the plants could be maintained for emergencies. The island state seeks to achieve an energy mix of 20 percent renewable sources, 30 percent coal, and 50 percent natural gas. China sees Taiwan as a renegade province and conducted war games around the island after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the nation in August 2021.
#economy
Breitbart: House Republicans Unite Around Debt Deal: ‘Strong Support Conference-Wide’
House Republicans are signaling support for a debt bill ahead of this week’s expected vote on it, indicating that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy could see well over a majority of the GOP vote in favor of it. The bill raises the debt ceiling through January 2025 and includes caps on discretionary spending for the next two years, staving off a potential default as early as June 5. Democrats had opposed giving any concessions in exchange for a debt ceiling hike. The House vote on the legislation is expected as early as Wednesday, and McCarthy will almost certainly need some Democrats to back the bill for it to pass.
Breitbart: GOP Rep. Roy: Debt Ceiling Deal 'Not a Deal We Should Be Taking'
Rep. Chip Roy criticized the debt ceiling deal and warned the US is heading towards unlimited debt. He urged his colleagues to stick to a responsible debt ceiling increase plan passed by the House earlier this year, suggesting they use COVID and IRS money to help Janet Yellen for breathing room instead.
#history
American Thinker: The Decline and Fall of the American Empire
The United States is in danger of succumbing to the same fate as past empires due to the consistent and inevitable impact of human nature on the rise and fall of empires. Sir John Glubb's six stages of empire rise and fall, from the Age of Pioneers to the Age of Decadence, apply to the US. The country is currently in the Age of Decadence marked by debauchery, defensiveness, pessimism, materialism, a significant weakening of religion, frivolity, a welfare state, and a massive influx of unassimilated foreigners. This symptom is the end product of long periods of prosperity and power, self-obsession by the ruling elites, leading to a government's corruption and instability.
The Marxist controlled Democrat party has, over the past 20 years, created policies and actions that resemble the decline of great nations. They continue to pursue unchecked corruption in government and America's corporations and institutions, economic instability, and uncontrolled spending. Another four to eight years of Democrat Party rule will permanently embed all these and intensify the mainstreaming of decadence and sexual debauchery. The United States is facing an implacable and powerful external enemy, Communist China, which the country's elites essentially created by willfully intertwining the American economy with a ruthless and dictatorial communist regime. Republican primary voters must acknowledge reality and choose a leader with the coattails to assure the capture of both Houses of Congress to prevent the US from a new chapter in the annals of the decline and fall of great nations.
#health
Fox News: 3 patients die in Austria after fire erupts at a hospital overnight
A hospital fire in Moedling, just outside Vienna, killed three patients. The blaze began on the fourth floor and was contained by 3 a.m.
#crime
Fox News: Giant grocery chain fighting to keep stores open as theft, violence has 'increased exponentially:' Report
Giant Food has taken measures to battle theft and violence in its stores, enabling the retailer to remain open despite several others having to close due to safety concerns. Company president Ira Kress noted that theft and violence has increased tenfold in the past five years, and the measures taken include reducing self-checkouts, leaving high-value goods off shelves, and the use of security guards. Other companies, such as Walgreens, Nordstrom and Whole Foods, have had to shutter stores due to theft and safety concerns as a result of higher instances of organised retail crime.
The Epoch Times: Teenager Charged With 19 Murders in Guyana School Dormitory Fire
A 15-year-old girl has been charged with 19 counts of murder after starting a fire at a school dormitory in Guyana, which killed 18 girls and one boy. The girl reportedly set the fire after her phone was confiscated. Nearly 30 students were hospitalized, and 13 victims have been identified by DNA testing. The school's fire alarm system and fire drills are under investigation.
Daily Wire: Chicago Rocked By Violence As At Least 11 Killed Over Memorial Day Weekend
Chicago experienced its deadliest Memorial Day weekend in eight years with 11 people killed and at least 45 injured in shootings and stabbings across different neighborhoods, including two incidents near the home of Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson. Multiple police officers worked on their days off due to the expected increase in violence over the weekend. As part of a new safety program, Johnson is rolling out more police on the ground, peace safety officers to de-escalate situations, and programs for the city's youth.
The Epoch Times: The Day Has Arrived for Elizabeth Holmes to Report to a Texas Prison
Elizabeth Holmes, former CEO of Theranos, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for her involvement in the blood-testing hoax that defrauded investors and risked patients’ health. Holmes will be moving to a woman's prison camp in Bryan, Texas. She will leave behind a son born in July 2021 and daughter who was conceived after the trial ended. While building up Theranos, Holmes and her romantic partner Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, made grand claims about the technology that could quickly scan for diseases with a few drops of blood taken with a finger prick. However, the technology was found to have dangerous flaws and after an investigation, both Holmes and Balwani were charged with fraud and conspiracy in a case that aimed to put a stop to overselling the capabilities of still-developing technology .
Fox News: Two 2-year-olds shot within hours in crime-ridden Chicago
Within hours of each other on Sunday, two 2-year-olds were shot in Chicago. One accidentally shot herself with a found gun and the other was playing with an adult when he was shot. Both children survived and are in the hospital. A man present at the second shooting was charged with child endangerment.
#sports
Forbes: Atletico Madrid Confirm That Joao Felix Is To Leave Chelsea After Pochettino Decision
Chelsea will not pursue the option to keep João Félix after his loan spell, following Mauricio Pochettino's appointment. Félix wants to stay in England and play Champions League football, but no concrete offers have been made by any Premier League clubs. Atlético Madrid are open to his return, despite having only started him in 11 of 25 matches under coach Diego Simeone. It remains to be seen what role Félix will play under Pochettino.
#outdoors
Fox News: Stunning video shows Canada wildfire nearly engulfing driver on both sides: 'Go, go'
Cars drive through raging wildfires in Nova Scotia, Canada in a dashboard video captured by a car behind. The footage shows a vehicle slowly moving through thick smoke and ash with cinders and sparks floating around them and burning trees on the ground. The wildfires have generated intense smoke that has drifted into the United States and prompted the states of Colorado and Montana to issue air quality alerts, warning people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children to avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.
#technology
Forbes: AI Could Cause Human ‘Extinction,’ Tech Leaders Warn
Experts are warning that the “risk of extinction” from advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems should be given priority similar to nuclear war or pandemics. The call was made by the Center for AI Safety, which works to reduce society-level risks associated with AI by conducting safety research and advocating for safety standards. The announcement has been backed by many experts in the industry, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. While many have backed the move, others are unconvinced that AI poses an existential threat.
Fox News: Top apps to troubleshoot your Wi-Fi signal
Apps like OpenSignal, AmpliFi Wi-Fi, Net Optimizer, and Wi-Fi Analyzer can help you troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connection, including a speed test and discovering devices on the network. Other ways to improve your Wi-Fi speed include investing in a mesh network, changing the position of your router, using an Ethernet cable, upgrading to a faster internet speed, and purchasing a new router.
#other
Fox News: No fatalities reported after Iowa apartment building partially collapses
A six-story building in Davenport, Iowa partially collapsed on Sunday afternoon, injuring one person and displacing countless residents and business owners. Although emergency crews were able to safely locate and assist over a dozen individuals, there are still "unaccounted individuals." Officials plan to demolish the building as it is in imminent danger of collapsing.
Fox News: Typhoon Mawar heads to Japan, lashes eastern Taiwan and northern Philippines on the way
Typhoon Mawar lashed Taiwan with wind, rain, and large waves before moving towards southern Japan. The typhoon lost some of its strength since hitting Guam, but forecasters warn it remains dangerous with maximum sustained winds of 96 mph and gusts of up to 118 mph. Authorities in the Philippines warn of risks from dangerous tidal surges, flash floods, landslides, and typhoon-enhanced monsoon rains as Mawar moves northeast towards southern Japan.