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America First News
18 Jun 2023
#foreignaffairs
The Epoch Times: Blinken Meets Chinese Foreign Minister in a Rare Trip to Beijing Amid Criticism and Dim Hopes for Progress
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qing Gan in Beijing during a controversial two-day visit. Critics have deemed the trip ill-advised, given the regime’s increasing aggression towards the West, prompting experts and lawmakers to predict that the trip will produce few, if any, breakthroughs. Nevertheless, Washington has pursued a string of efforts to engage with Beijing, and with the visit intended to shore up relations between the US and China, President Xi Jinping is likely to comply, as a falling-out would lead to mass foreign investors leaving the mainland, and the faltering of Beijing’s post-Covid economic recovery. Chen Lijian, a US-based China commentator, has suggested that the lack of progress from the talks is due to the fact that all decisions ultimately come from Xi himself.
PJ Media: Biden Makes Excuses for Chinese Spy Balloon, Suggesting It Wasn't 'Intentional'
Secretary Blinken traveled to China after the postponement of his February trip because of a balloon incident where China sent a spy balloon over the US and caused a frosty reception from the US. Although tensions have been causing worsening relations between the two countries, President Biden still apologized on behalf of China for the balloon incident.
#economy
Liberty Nation: Federal Reserve Slams the Pause Button in June FOMC Meeting
After ten rate hikes, the Federal Reserve left the benchmark fed funds rate unchanged at 5% to 5.25%, meaning the central bank's work is not done, with two more planned hikes this year. The median policy rate is expected to reach 5.6% by the end of 2023, and 4.6% and 3.4% in 2024 and 2025, respectively. While projections were revised higher for GDP and inflation, the unemployment rate saw a downgrade to 4.1% at year-end. Traders struggled with interpreting a mixed response to the announcement and the following press conference, but the wider picture presents a potentially troubling scenario for households struggling with borrowing costs and inflation.
#culture
The Epoch Times: The Most Popular Travel-Inspired Baby Names in the US
Parents in the U.S. are choosing travel-inspired names for their babies, according to research by Bounce. Hudson, which is derived from the famous New York river, is the most popular name for baby boys since 2000, with Sydney taking the top spot for girls, followed closely by Brooklyn and Alexandria. Other popular names include Preston, Camden, Dakota, Paris, and Adelaide. Bounce analyzed baby name data from the past two decades and cross-referenced it with various travel-related terms, such as capital cities and major travel destinations worldwide, to find out which names were used most frequently.
Flag And Cross: Tyler Perry Closes Deal To Purchase BET And VH1 From Paramount Global
Tyler Perry has reportedly finalized a deal to purchase BET and VH1 from Paramount Global, with unconfirmed rumors stating that he bought BET Media Group for $400 million. Other potential suitors included Byron Allen, 50 Cent, Diddy, and Shaquille O’Neal. The sale of BET Media Group would improve Paramount's financials as it focuses on growing its Paramount+ streaming platform.
The Federalist Papers: Disney Never Learns: Another Expensive, Woke Animated Film from Studio Flops Hard
Disney's third woke animated film in a year, "Elemental," is predicted to have an even lower box office weekend (between $28-32 million) than originally forecasted. Even after an aggressive marketing campaign that debuted the film at Cannes, the latest Pixar-produced film is being touted as the biggest Pixar box-office bomb ever, failing to appeal to audiences despite attempts at tackling themes of social imbalance in urban America. As a third flop in a row for Pixar, “Elemental” is sparking discussions on the profits and pushbacks of Hollywood's wokeness and, subsequently, whether engagement with current socio-political flashpoints are translating over to the projected box office ratings.
Liberty Nation: Flyover Folk Talk of Fairies – Both the Tooth and LGBTQ Varieties
President Biden handed over his presidential duties for 12 hours to Vice President Kamala Harris, as he underwent a root canal procedure which was handled by the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Dental Team. The president's toothache led to comments from those unconvinced by the official statement, like the gas and oil people who speculated it may have been a cover-up, while many Americans simply joked that it was Trump's fault.
In baseball news, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of queer and trans 'nuns' who mock the Catholic church and Jesus' crucifixion, during a Pride event at the stadium. Although the Dodgers praised the group's contributions to the LGBTQ community, it sparked protests with over 2,000 Catholics gathering outside of the stadium and holding signs. Debating over the timing and impact of the event, some advocated for coexistence while others argued it's time to push back.
#health
Red State: Joe Rogan Challenges Vaccine Researcher Peter Hotez to Debate RFK Jr. - Then Elon Steps Into the Mix
Joe Rogan challenges vaccine scientist Peter Hotez to debate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his podcast regarding vaccine "misinformation," to which RFK Jr. agrees. Elon Musk supports the challenge, but Hotez initially asks for $50 million and an apology from RFK Jr. Rogan offers $100,000 to the charity of Hotez's choice for a debate with no time limit, but Hotez only agrees to appear on Rogan's show without debate. Rogan reveals that Hotez called him part of a neo-fascist coalition in May, and Musk criticizes Hotez for being afraid to engage in a public debate. The debate pot reaches $860,000, and the incident underscores the importance of free speech and respectful debate.
#crime
Fox News: Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend going to appeals court as sexual harassment lawsuit continues: report
Erica Herman, Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend, is appealing her legal case against him for sexual harassment after being rejected twice by a Florida judge. The lawsuit seeks to be released from a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) Herman purportedly signed in 2017. Woods' attorney denies the allegations, calling them "utterly meritless."
#sports
Forbes: FC Barcelona Reach ‘Agreement In Principle’ For Brazilian Wonderkid Vitor Roque: Reports
FC Barcelona will sign Brazilian football prodigy Vitor Roque in a deal worth €35 million, with an additional €10 million related to performance targets. Roque will sign a five-year contract with a release clause of €1 billion, but may only join Barcelona this summer if registration issues and financial concerns permit, or in January 2024. The deal will be finalised later this week after Athletico Paranaense and Barcelona sign official documents related to the operation. The deal was facilitated by former Barcelona player Deco and the club's representative in Brazil, Andre Cury, along with Athletico CEO Alexandre Mattos who led negotiations for the Brazilian club.
Forbes: Despite Many Challenges This Young Nascar Driver Is Enjoying The Ride
Chris Hacker, a 23-year-old driver who races part-time for On Point Motorsports, has become the first NASCAR driver to suffer from a Brachial Plexus injury, causing nerve damage and limited movement in his left arm. Previous to the Covid-19 pandemic, Hacker spent time practicing and training with his team to become an all-around driver. Though he has undergone surgeries and years of occupational and physical therapies, he still has limited movement of his left arm. Hacker is working on his sponsorship to support his future in NASCAR, and he has already received support from one of the largest law firms in America, Morgan and Morgan, one that specializes in injury cases.
#technology
Flag And Cross: Elon Musk Defends Twitter Acquisition Amid Backlash Over $44bn Deal
Elon Musk faced backlash over his $44B Twitter acquisition & subscription fee. Musk expressed concerns about Twitter's impact on civilization, saying the platform was having a detrimental effect. Despite jokes about paying too much for Twitter, he claimed it's now a more positive force.
#other
National Review: Biden Claims Spy Balloon Was ‘More Embarrassing’ for China Than It Was ‘Intentional’
President Biden suggests Chinese spy balloon that flew over US in February was "more embarrassing" than "intentional." Secretary of State Antony Blinken's meeting with China's Qin Gang was initially delayed due to the spy balloon. U.S. officials were said to be considering the possibility that China did not intend to send the spy balloon over the continental United States, but instead took advantage of the balloon being blown off course to surveil sensitive Montana locations. The balloon could have been intended for U.S. military installations in the Pacific, previously targets of Chinese espionage.
Fox News: Massive cyberattack strikes millions: Are you at risk?
A massive cyberattack targeting MOVEit, a widely used file-transfer program, has compromised personal data of millions of Americans, including those possessing driver's licenses or state identification cards in Louisiana and Oregon. Concerns grow over the potential increase in affected individuals, including multinational corporations, federal and state agencies, and universities. The attack was carried out by a Russian hacker group called Clop, which has a history of demanding multimillion-dollar ransoms.
The hacker group, exploiting a flaw in MOVEit software made by the Massachusetts-based Progress Software Corp., impacted numerous large corporations worldwide, federal agencies, and universities. The stolen data includes the name, address, Social Security number, birth date, height, eye color, driver's license number, vehicle registration information, and handicap placard information. Those impacted should monitor their accounts, place fraud alerts, check credit reports, freeze credit, and enable two-factor authentication. They should also consider investing in identity theft protection and keep software updated to ensure the latest security patches and protections.
Flag And Cross: Thunderstorms Bring Damaging Winds And Hail To Southern US
A wave of thunderstorms from southern Plains to Southeast bring damaging winds, hail, tornadoes and torrential downpours causing significant damage. The same areas will remain at risk of strong thunderstorm complexes over the weekend before the jet stream pattern changes. increased severe thunderstorms are also predicted over the central and northern Plains from Tuesday to Friday.