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#illegals
Fox News: Texas judge set to debate revised Obama-era DACA program after previously ruling it illegal
Nine states, including Texas, are suing to end the DACA program, which prevents the deportation of immigrants brought to the United States as children. A federal judge who previously ruled the program illegal will debate its legality on June 1, 2023. The states argue that the program is unconstitutional and that they incur hundreds of millions of dollars in healthcare, education, and other costs because of it.
Fox News: South Carolina, West Virginia join states sending National Guard troops to southern US border
Several Republican governors have announced that they will be sending National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to help address the ongoing migrant crisis. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, and West Virginia Governor Jim Justice have all pledged to send manpower to the southern border. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested assistance from other states due to the historic influx of migrants, with Florida, Mississippi, Iowa, Tennessee, and Nebraska already providing resources. There have been over 1.4 million migrant encounters in fiscal year 2023, with five months still remaining. The surge of migrants increased ahead of the ending of Title 42 earlier this month, but numbers have since decreased sharply.
#politics
Red State: Democrats Allege Controversial 'Side Deal,' Appear to Have Gotten Played on the Debt Ceiling Deal
Democrats alleged that a "side deal" was made to secure enough Democrat votes for the passage of the debt ceiling deal. According to Axios, the deal reportedly involved more earmarks or “community project funding” flowing to Democrats’ districts if they voted to advance the bill. Democratic leaders, Kevin McCarthy and Hakeem Jeffries denied any such deal. It is speculated that Democrats were played by their own leadership or some Democrat lawmakers started the rumor themselves in an attempt to save face. Axios updated its story, concluding that there was indeed no side deal.
Foreign Policy: Diplomacy and Foreign Aid Funding Caught In Debt Ceiling Web
A new debt-ceiling deal reached by Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is set to impose limits on spending for defense and diplomatic initiatives against China. The United States' $31.4 trillion debt ceiling will be lifted until early 2025 without budget caps after 2025, but with non-enforceable spending levels of 1 percent increases. The deal is expected to pass into law, with some Republicans expressing concerns about the Biden administration's defense budget. Some experts warn that without a deal, defaulting on obligations could harm the U.S.'s credibility as a partner and send shockwaves through the global economy.
Fox News: Trump to deploy military assets to ‘inflict maximum damage’ on cartels if elected in 2024
Former President Trump promises to deploy military assets to fight the fentanyl crisis and take action to end drug addiction in America if elected in 2024. He vows to inflict maximum damage on cartel operations, seek the death penalty for convicted drug dealers and human traffickers, and impose a full naval embargo on drug cartels. Trump also proposes the expansion of federal support for faith-based counseling, treatment, and recovery programs for drug users, and a family leave program for those taking care of family members fighting addiction.
#society
The Federalist Papers: ICYMI: Here's What Chick-fil-A's Ex-CEO Said 'Caucasians' Should Do to Black People After BLM Riots
Former Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy has been criticized by conservative patrons after defending the Black Lives Matter riots during an Atlanta church event in June 2020. Cathy called on white Americans to see the “level of frustration and exasperation” among activists in the African American community and said that Caucasians had to feel “hurt” until the demands of the movement were met. He also urged attendees to shine the shoes of African-Americans and proceeded to shine a black attendee’s shoes. The clip has been circulated amid further scrutiny of the company’s political leanings.
Fox News: Marriage collapse, absent fathers 'unraveling' Christianity in growing US crisis: study
Loneliness is more prevalent among unmarried churchgoers in their 30s, with nearly two-thirds feeling lonely according to a study by nonprofit organization Communio. Societal values promote career success instead of family life, and the negative side effects of premarital sex and pornography addiction aren't being adequately addressed in churches, according to Communio president J.P. DeGance. A general lack of investment in marriage and relationship ministries among US churches has also contributed to "the crisis of loneliness," which Nomura Securities economist Richard Koo has labeled as the defining economic challenge of the 21st century.
Spectator USA: Eating alone is underrated
OpenTable reported a 160% increase in solo dining bookings in four years - restaurants are now accommodating lone diners with bar seating. Dining alone is freeing, rather than a pity, for some, with being uplifted by tables for one providing personal growth and connection to others.
The Epoch Times: Poetry: A.E. Housman’s ‘To an Athlete Dying Young’
Housman's poem "To An Athlete Dying Young" tells the story of a young athlete whose achievements are celebrated by his community. However, his life is cut short and he becomes a citizen of the underworld. The poem offers a way to perceive grief, but doesn't answer the injustice of the athlete's fate. Housman offers a means of reconciliation to death that doesn't discriminate between old and young. The athlete's legacy can be perpetuated so his progress furthers theirs in pursuit of excellence.
The poem focuses on a young athlete who achieves excellence early but dies early. The athlete was seen as almost godlike in Greek times and embodied physical strength and vitality. His death shakes the worldview of those left behind, but serves as a catalyst for a life well lived. The loss spurs on those left behind to pursue virtue and carry on from where their companion left off. Housman doesn't reconcile the concept of glory with the undeniable tragedy of a young life cut short. The poem's consolation is in poetic form rather than in religious faith.
American Thinker: Equal and opposite reaction to imposing trans agenda
The song on iTunes encourages people to boycott Target for selling LGBTQ+ merchandise, including "tuck friendly" swimsuits and occult-themed clothing. Target moved its Pride merchandise to the back of stores in some Southern locations due to backlash. Stock prices continued to plunge. The Human Rights Campaign accuses extremist groups of wanting to "divide us" and make the LGBTQ+ community disappear, but most people disagree. Act. React.
#war
Fox News: Judge rules Australia's most decorated war veteran unlawfully killed POWs, committed war crimes in Afghanistan
Judge Besanko dismissed Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation claims and ruled him guilty of illegally killing prisoners and other war crimes in Afghanistan. The articles published in 2018 detailed Roberts-Smith's war crimes. The court found that Roberts-Smith's actions broke moral and legal rules of the military and disgraced Australia. The ruling marks a significant win for press freedom against Australia's restrictive defamation laws. The alleged war crimes include shooting a prosthetic leg prisoner in the back, kicking a farmer named Ali Jan from a cliff top, and bullying soldiers and civilians .
Euromaidan Press: Russia deported 20,000 Ukrainian children, including 4,500 orphans – official
Over 20,000 children have been deported by Russia since the start of the war with Ukraine, with approximately 4,500 having orphaned status or no parental care. The Ukrainian government is calling on Russia to provide lists and to return the abducted children and has suggested that it will evacuate vulnerable children overseas if necessary. There are concerns about identity changes and other violations of the children's rights, and there are also ongoing investigations into the deportation of children to Belarus. An arrest warrant has been issued by the International Criminal Court for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova for the war crime of unlawful deportations.
#economy
The Economist: Economic data, commodities and markets | Jun 3rd 2023 Edition
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The Economist: Can British seaweed farms bloom?
Can British seaweed farms compete in a rapidly growing global industry worth $13.3 billion? Algapelago, a seaweed startup, is piloting a site that could yield as much as 2,000 tonnes of seaweed per year. Seaweed has potential uses in agriculture, cosmetics, and plastic alternatives, and also has been found to have a significant impact on reducing methane emissions from cows. Despite easy access to nutrient-rich waters, the British seaweed industry is currently small-scale wild harvesting, and investment and finding customers remains an obstacle.
Britain is falling behind in clinical trials of medicines, losing the lead it established during the pandemic. The country’s position in clinical research has been strong thanks to access to the EU’s single market, but regulatory and legal barriers have caused a slowdown. Patients may lose access to innovative treatments as a result.
Daily Wire: Our Fake Spending Debates
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy reached a deal to raise the debt limit, which includes a cap on increases for non-military spending, a cutback on IRS funding, and work requirements. Republicans wanted more, but Democrats control both the presidency and the Senate. Entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are the real drivers behind budgetary bloat and economic stagnation in the US, but tackling them risks the wrath of entrenched interests. As a result, our politicians will continue to increase federal spending, ultimately leading to an unsustainable burden on our economy.
#military
Human Events: RAF forced to pay out after discriminating against ‘useless white
male pilots’ in recruitment process
RAF paid out nearly $200,000 to 31 white men after leaked emails showed pressure from recruitment officers to enlist non-white men. Selection boards were cancelled if they failed to include enough ethnic minorities and women. Further review found hundreds more disadvantaged in RAF diversification effort.
#culture
Forbes: Bad Bunny Breaks His Tie With Taylor Swift And Blackpink With His Latest Global No. 1 Hit
Bad Bunny's new single "Where She Goes" has debuted at the top of the Billboard Global 200 chart, marking his third No. 1 on the list and cementing his status as a chart-topping artist. The song recorded 71 million streams and 3,000 copies sold globally in its first week. With this achievement, Bunny now holds the record for the second-most No. 1 hits in the history of the Billboard Global 200, and the most among soloists. The song has also debuted at No. 8 on the U.S.-specific Hot 100 chart, marking Bunny's tenth top 10 hit on the chart.
Spectator USA: What makes Berthe Morisot’s nudes so unique?
In an exhibition at London's Dulwich Picture Gallery, French Impressionist Berthe Morisot's works are showcased alongside those of eighteenth-century French artists Antoine Watteau, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and François Boucher. Morisot's interest in the eighteenth century is evident across her canvases, from her paintings of women in introspective moments to her interest in intimate gestures and poses. Critics often patronized Morisot during her lifetime, linking her to the eighteenth century in sexist ways, but this exhibition re-examines her and provides a new lens to view Impressionism's relationship to the past.
#health
The Economist: Britain is falling behind in clinical trials of medicines
Britain is falling behind in clinical trials of medicines, losing its lead established during the pandemic. Despite being the first country in the world to approve a Covid-19 vaccine and conducting successful clinical trials on treatments like dexamethasone, a cheap steroid that reduced Covid deaths by a third, it has fallen from fourth to tenth in global rankings for phase-3 trials. Poland now recruits almost three times the number of participants as Britain. Lord O’Shaughnessy, a former junior health minister, recommends a refreshing of principles, standardized contracts with drugs firms, and incentivizing clinicians to take part in trials. The government has tentatively accepted Lord O’Shaughnessy’s suggested networks of private- and public-sector organizations to accelerate selected trials.
#education
Fox News: Oklahoma parent sues after her daughter is allegedly 'severely beaten' by transgender student in bathroom
Mother files lawsuit against Oklahoma school district after daughter allegedly attacked by transgender student in girls' bathroom.
#sports
Forbes: Harry Kane, Wayne Gretzky Participate In Fitness Company OxeFit’s Latest Fundraising Round
Soccer star Harry Kane and hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky are investors in OxeFit, the high-end fitness training systems company. OxeFit raised over $20 million in the Series A2 funding round, bringing the total funding to $45 million. The company plans to use the funds to upgrade manufacturing and shipping capabilities and develop new products.
Forbes: Major League Trade Candidate: Cleveland Guardians’ Shane Bieber
The Cleveland Guardians are struggling offensively and find themselves in 3rd place in the American League Central. While they have a strong pitching rotation and bullpen, their farm system is relatively void of major league ready offensive players. To add offensive firepower, they may need to engage in a major trade and consider trading starting pitcher Shane Bieber. The time to trade Bieber might be this summer, even before the August 1 trade deadline. St. Louis Cardinals match up best with Cleveland, with Jordan Walker a possible “focal point” of a Bieber trade.
#outdoors
Fox News: Yellowstone National Park visitor seen taking selfie inches from bison in video
A woman was filmed taking a selfie dangerously close to a bison in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park, endangering both herself and the animal. Officials advise visitors to stay 25 yards away from wildlife, and violation can result in fines, injury, or death. This incident follows another tourist attempting to pet a bison, and staff being forced to euthanize a newborn bison calf due to a man's suspected interference.
#technology
Forbes: How Will The Apple Reality Pro Headset Boost 3D Printing?
Apple has unveiled its first mixed reality headset, the Apple Reality Pro, combining augmented and virtual reality at a $3,000 price point. This will kickstart a niche segment of the 3D printing industry known as "additively manufactured electronics," allowing electronic components to be embedded directly into small spaces and resulting in a potentially lighter form factor. The possibilities of this technology will become more apparent as head-mounted displays take off, with Meta potentially 3D printing electronics into its newest HMD, and Apple planning to release less expensive headsets in 2024 and 2025.
#other
Fox News: Katy Perry 'not a bully,' says 'American Idol' finalist after controversial season
Controversy has surrounded Katy Perry throughout the 2023 season of "American Idol," amid accusations of harsh criticism. The show's finalist and top 8 contestant, Oliver Steele, has spoken out in defense of Perry, stating that she is not a bully and has an incredible ability to help artists believe in themselves. Perry has faced criticism from fans, even being booed at times during the season. Steele implored Perry to stay on the show and thanked her for making him a better musician and artist. However, Perry's future as a judge on "American Idol" remains uncertain.
Red State: Facebook, Instagram Threaten to Block All News Content From California, if State Passes New Law
Facebook and Instagram threaten to block news articles in California if the California Journalism Preservation Act, which aims to redirect money to support state media organizations by implementing a tax on advertising profits, is passed. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, claims that the proposed law would primarily benefit out-of-state sites, rather than struggling local news outlets. This clash between tech giants and news outlets is not an isolated incident, with similar conflicts occurring in Australia and Canada. The bill is expected to pass the California Assembly and move to the state Senate.
The Epoch Times: Aust-First Deal Limits Uber Charges in Train Meltdowns
Uber has agreed to limit its surge pricing when public transport services in New South Wales (NSW) suffer disruptions, as part of an agreement with the NSW Department of Transport. Under the deal, surge pricing will still be permitted but will be held to a total of double the normal fare. The arrangement is part of a 24/7 monitoring of public transport activity and processes that Uber has put in place to limit surges in the event of significant incidents. The NSW government said surge pricing had seen some passengers hit by excessive charges in March when the Sydney Train network ground to a halt.
Fox News: Indian government won't consider proposals for new coal plants, will focus on growing renewable energy sector
India's updated national electricity plan focuses on growing the country's renewables sector and will not consider proposals for new coal plants for the next five years. The plan, updated every five years, aims to guide India's priorities in its electricity sector and is seen as a step towards the country's target of net zero emissions by 2070. The decision has been welcomed by energy experts, who point out that India is the world's third-highest emitter and relies on coal for around 75% of its electricity. The plan proposes the construction of over 8,600 megawatts of battery energy storage systems instead.
India experiences longer summers and hotter weather, partly due to climate change, boosting electricity demand during the day and making renewables more appealing. Despite plans to install 500 gigawatts of clean energy by 2030, India is not on track to meet this target, with experts suggesting an increase in clean energy installations from 17 to 40-45 gigawatts is needed. The updated electricity plan suggests the possibility of building new coal power after 2027, although energy analysts suggest this should be viewed as a placeholder rather than a concrete plan, given India's increasing focus on sustainability concerns.