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19 Jun 2023
#politics
The Epoch Times: Biden Promotes Climate Actions, Seeks to Raise Campaign Funds in California
President Biden announced $600 million in climate investment to help coastal and Great Lakes communities combat climate change during his visit to California, where he is also expected to raise money from Silicon Valley and climate donors for his reelection campaign in 2024. Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law in August 2022, committing $369 billion to environmental and clean energy projects, the largest investment in the country’s history to address the climate crisis. Biden criticized Republicans who seek to reverse his climate measures, and was joined by California Governor Gavin Newsom and Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) during his visit.
Daily Wire: Federal Judge Bars Trump From ‘Disclosing’ Or ‘Disseminating’ Evidence In Classified Docs Case
Former President Donald Trump is blocked by a federal judge from releasing any evidence prosecutors plan to turn over to his defense team in the classified documents case. The order said Trump and his team cannot disclose any material, except to his defense team, due to the sensitivity of its contents. Violation of these rules could result in further criminal charges in the case.
Red State: Donald Trump Discusses His Legal Issues With Bret Baier, Jonathan Turley Expresses Concerns
Former President Donald Trump discussed the DOJ's indictment against him and the raid on his house in an interview with Bret Baier. Trump denied having any highly sensitive government documents and asserted his right to have the boxes removed for personal effects. He also claimed that there was no document in the tape where he allegedly held up a classified document, disputing the DOJ's allegations.
The Epoch Times: 'Glory to Hong Kong' Is Re-launched on the Shelves Including Spotify, Except Apple Music
Hong Kong's pro-democratic song "Glory to Hong Kong" was removed from multiple streaming platforms after the government applied for an injunction to ban its dissemination. However, on June 19, the composer and composing team announced that the song had been re-shelved and re-listed with new soundtracks on major music streaming platforms. They firmly oppose any actions that restrict freedom of thought and speech and will try their best to defend everyone's right to choose their own music. Despite encountering difficulties, multiple versions of the song have been re-launched on platforms such as Spotify, but Apple Music still only has the Taiwanese and Vietnamese versions available. The song was from the 2019 anti-extradition bill movement and is widely known as Hong Kong's unofficial national anthem.
The Blaze: Joe Biden wants to build a train to Africa: Wait, what?
Joe Biden shared plans for massive infrastructure projects across the globe, including an 8,000 mile railroad from Pacific to Indian Ocean and a solar plant in Angola. Some are questioning whether he can accomplish such ambitious feats. Pat Gray and Keith Malinak are impressed but have questions, such as why build a railway across oceans?
Newsbusters: CNN: Scott, Haley Ignore Discrimination, Don't Understand Minorities
CNN commentators criticized GOP primary candidates Senator Tim Scott and former Ambassador Nikki Haley for pushing back against former President Obama's stance on race, claiming that their failure to acknowledge systemic discrimination against minorities and women defined the Republican coalition . The commentators accused Scott of ignoring part of his life story and emphasized that Haley's use of "them" in a tweet revealed that she did not identify with minorities, despite being a racial minority herself. CNN encouraged a discussion that discredited minorities and attempted to suppress their views because their message contradicted the left’s script.
Despite CNN's best efforts, the Senator and former Ambassador pushed back and preached empowerment, declaring their rise as proof that minorities can lift themselves out of poverty without help . Both suggested that minorities should move beyond dwelling on past wrongs and instead focus on personal responsibility. CNN's dissatisfaction with their narratives only proved that the GOP is moving beyond old definitions of victimization and that not all minorities feel repressed, despite CNN’s best efforts.
#society
The Babylon Bee: Frozen Climbers On Mount Everest Decorated For Pride Month
. The frozen corpses of climbers on Mount Everest are being decorated with rainbow flags and colorful streamers in honor of Pride Month. The initiative to place the decorations was led by a French climber who hopes that it will illustrate the historic climb of the LGBTQ+ community. The Nepalese government decided to use the Pride flag instead of covering the bodies with sheets to earn international goodwill. A group of Pride month decorators has already perished on the mountain, and another expedition has been sent to decorate them.
#economy
The Epoch Times: Alberta Drops Provincial Fuel Taxes Until End of Year, Saving Motorists 13 Cents per Litre
The Alberta government has put a freeze on provincial fuel taxes, which will continue until the end of the year, saving drivers 13 cents per litre of gasoline or diesel. Premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party made the freeze on fuel taxes a campaign promise, and the Alberta legislature and Treasury Board voted in favour of the freeze, which is in place regardless of oil prices, until Dec. 31, 2023. The freeze is intended to reduce the cost of living for Alberta families. Starting Jan. 1, 2024, a permanent fuel tax relief program will come into place.
The Epoch Times: How to Get the IRS to Waive Your Tax Penalties
The IRS may send a letter stating a tax penalty for mistakes in calculating taxes or reporting income. Common penalties include failure to file or pay taxes, incorrect deductions or credits, and excessive refund claims. The Fresh Start program can waive penalties for taxpayers who experienced circumstances beyond their control and meet certain requirements, but only 12% of those eligible apply. To request a penalty abatement, a reasonable cause must be shown, such as financial or medical hardship or tax preparer error. Offer-in-compromise agreements and appeals are alternative options. Most people do not apply for abatements even if they qualify, so providing documentation and explanations can result in relief.
#culture
Daily Wire: Texas Christian University To Hold ‘Queer Art Of Drag’ Course
TCU will offer a “Queer Art of Drag” course where students will have to create a “drag persona” and perform live in front of the class. The Women and Gender Studies department will hold the course, which will be taught by Dr. Nino Testa, and recorded for grade purposes as an A or A- only after participating in a group performance during the Spectrum Drag Show. The course also involves several other assignments, including creating a drag bibliography, a personal worksheet, and a vision board, to provide inspiration and critical self-reflection necessary to develop a drag persona.
Flag And Cross: Rapper Starts Gasping Into Mic, Then Suddenly Collapses on Stage - Dies at 45
Houston rapper "Big Pokey" died while performing at a bar in Beaumont, Texas. The rapper, whose real name was Milton Powell, collapsed on stage and was hospitalized, but later died. The cause of death has not been released. Powell was known for his work in the "chopped and screwed" style of Southern hip-hop music and was a member of the Screw Up Click rap group. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner offered his condolences and praised Powell's contribution to the city's hip-hop scene.
The Epoch Times: Moments of Movie Wisdom: Redemption at the Mission San Juan Capistrano
A pivotal scene in the 1946 film "Nobody Lives Forever" takes place at the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano, where conman Nick Blake is moved by the religious setting. The scene marks a turning point in the film, as Nick begins to reflect on his life and morals, particularly as he falls in love with Gladys Halvorsen. The moment highlights the power of historic buildings and their ability to inspire and affect change in people's lives.
#health
The Blaze: OBGYN draws analogy between abortion and a person removing a bug that creeps into their ear
OBGYN Jennifer Lincoln drew criticism after comparing an individual having an abortion to removing a bug or bacterial infection from the body. Lincoln had previously made headlines for calling transgender figure Dylan Mulvaney a woman. Pro-life organization Live Action responded to her tweet, stating that "a fetus is a human being with human rights" and drawing a distinction from bugs and infections that lack such rights.
Forbes: UnitedHeath Group Gapped Lower Last Week As Higher Medical Costs More Than Offset A Dividend Hike
UnitedHealth Group raised its dividend by 14%, marking the fourteenth consecutive year of increased dividends. However, rising medical costs caused a major price drop, with the stock having been below a death cross on its daily chart since January 30, 2023. The stock closed at $458.49 with a downside risk of $400.32.
The Epoch Times: Ultra-Processed Foods: A Stealthy Killer
Excessive consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to serious health problems and an increased risk of death, cancer, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular disease. Ultra-processed foods make up up to 71 percent of packaged foods sold in the US, and policies to limit their consumption and promote unprocessed or minimally processed foods are needed to improve global public health. Teenagers who consume more ultra-processed foods are likelier to make unhealthy dietary choices, and efforts to address this problem are necessary.
#crime
Fox News: Expelled Minnesota Democrat’s son reported suspect in hit-and-run crash that killed 5 Muslim women
The son of a Black Lives Matter activist, John Thompson, has been named the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that killed five people. Derrick John Thompson was convicted of a similar hit-and-run three years ago. In September 2021, John Thompson was expelled from his party after falsely accusing a police officer of racial profiling and after allegations of domestic assault became public. Derrick has a long history of driving and drug-related offenses.
Fox News: Wisconsin man shot, killed after dragging deputy while fleeing traffic stop
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed after attempting to drag a sheriff's deputy hanging from his car when he fled a traffic stop. The deputy who shot the man was placed on administrative assignment and an investigation will be submitted to the district attorney.
Fox News: Texas woman seen on video allegedly pistol whipping man on DART train in Dallas
A woman was arrested for using a pistol to hit a man multiple times on a Dallas train last week. The incident, caught on video, shows a man and a woman fighting with another man before the woman uses the gun to strike the man. The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and the suspect has been charged with aggravated assault.
Fox News: Massachusetts 'DNA Drive' on hold following ACLU complaint
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) stopped the public collection of DNA samples to help law enforcement solve crimes and identify human remains in Massachusetts. The "DNA Drive Day" was postponed due to concerns raised by the ACLU and inclement weather.
The Epoch Times: Manitoba Conducts Internal Review of Safety, Investigators Interview Survivors of Deadly Bus Crash
The province of Manitoba is conducting an internal review of safety around the intersection where a deadly bus crash killed 15 people. Meanwhile, 10 people remain in hospital and RCMP's investigation is going to take months as they are facing the difficulty of a lack of witnesses.
#sports
Fox News: Packers star makes bold statement about Jordan Love as he takes over for Aaron Rodgers
Jaire Alexander praises Jordan Love as the "best QB in the league" despite Love being Aaron Rodgers' backup with only 10 appearances and three touchdown passes. Love sets high expectations for the offense and believes the Packers have a great team with playmakers on offense.
#outdoors
Fox News: Coast Guard vet details 'uncomfortable, dark' scenario Titanic tourist sub crew likely experiencing
A commercial submersible on a mission to explore the Titanic shipwreck with five passengers has gone missing, prompting a coastguard-led search and rescue mission. The submersible was on a short expedition and wasn't equipped for longer voyages, said a former coastguard who noted that problems could arise from lack of ventilation and basic human needs. The coastguard, which believes it's a search and rescue rather than a recovery mission, is using a combination of its own forces and those from the Navy to conduct the search, which is taking place 900 miles east of Cape Cod.
Fox News: North Dakota worker trapped inside water tower rescued
A maintenance worker in North Dakota was rescued from an under-construction water tower near the Canadian border. The man got heat exhaustion and was pulled out by fire crews and an electric line worker using ropes and pulleys.
#other
Fox News: Tropical depression becomes Tropical Storm Bret in central Atlantic, poses hurricane threat for Caribbean
Tropical Storm Bret may become hurricane, posing a threat to the eastern Caribbean. Forecasters predict it will reach Category 1 status with winds up to 74 mph by Wednesday night.
Residents of the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands advised to monitor Bret's trajectory and have hurricane plans ready. Last time a June storm in the Atlantic intensified into a hurricane was Trinidad in 1933.
Fox News: Biden oddly claims his administration 'will have conserved 30%' of all US lands and waters by '2020'
President Biden mistakenly claimed that his administration would have conserved 30% of US lands and waters under its jurisdiction by 2020, three years ago, during his visit to a nature preserve in California. There is no clarification on what year he intended to say, despite a White House fact sheet released in March indicating that the administration plans to conserve "at least 30% of US lands and waters by 2030". The mistake came just after Biden caused confusion by closing his remarks on gun control reform with "God save the Queen."
The Epoch Times: Add a Little Bling to Grilled Eggplant
Grilled eggplant is a summer favorite, and can be seasoned with a North African spice-infused oil for a substantial vegetarian dish, or a lighter and simpler herbaceous gremolata for a fresh side dish. The eggplant should be scored before grilling to allow the oil to infuse and create crispy edges.