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21 Jun 2023
#illegals
Fox News: Police frantically search for young girl kidnapped from Italy hotel in suitcase: report
A 5-year-old Peruvian girl was allegedly kidnapped from a former hotel housing about 140 illegal immigrants in Florence, Italy. The girl, Kataleya Mia Chicillo Alvarez, was reportedly stuffed inside a suitcase before being dragged away by an unknown man. Her mother was hospitalized after drinking bleach in desperation after her daughter's disappearance. The family's lawyers have requested to conduct their own investigation once police complete theirs. Relatives and members of the Peruvian community in Florence have marched through the streets holding signs with Kataleya's name and photos in an effort to spread awareness about her disappearance.
#politics
Newsbusters: CNN Cites ‘Digital Brownshirts’ Pressuring Google to Censor Pro-Life Centers
CNN and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) criticized Google for allowing pro-life crisis pregnancy centers to advertise online. The CCDH called crisis pregnancy centers “fake reproductive health clinics” and recommended that Google force them to display abortion disclaimers and prioritize genuine abortion clinics in search results. CNN writer Jennifer Korn complained that crisis pregnancy centers appeared in searches for abortion mills. The CCDH has sought to pressure Twitter owner Elon Musk to crack down on free speech and suppress social conservatives and has aggressively sought to censor organizations that don't buy into climate catastrophe propaganda. At least eighty-seven crisis pregnancy centers and pro-life organizations have been targeted with arson, vandalism, and threats.
American Thinker: So who took those $10,000 amounts from Blackrock?
Undercover video by James O'Keefe targets Blackrock's corporate recruiter Serge Varnay, who brags about buying politicians, including senators for a trivial amount of $10k. OpenSecrets.org data reveals that Blackrock has donated $303,837 to 20 Democratic senators or senate candidates and donated $168,250 to 18 Republicans throughout the 2022 campaign. Prominent names who took donations from the company include Chuck Schumer and Lisa Murkowski. Many senators took lesser amounts only from Blackrock employees. Despite not everyone being accused of taking bribes, it is widely believed money buys influence in Washington.
Breitbart: John Durham: FBI Agents 'Apologized' to Him for Russia Hoax Probe
FBI agents apologized to Special Counsel John Durham for how the bureau's investigation into alleged Russian collusion with then-President Donald Trump was conducted. Active and retired agents expressed regret for the manner in which the investigation was carried out. In 2020, Attorney General Bill Barr appointed Durham as a special counsel to investigate the FBI's probe into the Trump campaign for alleged Russian collusion.
The Epoch Times: An American Crisis
The legal assault on Trump could lead to his imprisonment and collapses the American Republic. The threat of deep hostility grows every day, and the clock is ticking.
Breitbart: Democrats Conflicted About How Biden Should Approach Populist RFK Jr.
Democrats are divided on whether or not President Biden should address Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Democratic presidential campaign. Some believe that ignoring the longshot candidate is best, while others think Biden should clear him out of the way early without publicly attacking him. Kennedy currently has 15% support among Democrat primary voters in the latest Harvard-Harris poll, while 62% back Biden. The fear is that if Kennedy gains more steam, he could weaken Biden's campaign heading into the general election.
Fox News: Hunter Biden criminal tax case assigned to Trump-appointed judge in Delaware
Hunter Biden enters plea deal for federal tax charges and a pretrial diversion agreement for a firearm charge. Trump-appointed Judge Maryellen Noreika will handle sentencing. Republicans criticize the "sweetheart" deal.
Breitbart: Hunter's Lawyer Says Charges Don't Include Info from 'Laptop from Hell'
Hunter Biden's attorney clarified that charges brought against him have "nothing" to do with his abandoned laptop, according to an interview with MSNBC host Katy Tur. Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to tax and gun law violations, while the status of the investigation still remains unclear. Although some Republicans believe that the laptop provides proof of Hunter and President Biden's corruption, there is no proof of any violations, according to Hunter's lawyer.
Breitbart: Peter Schweizer: Feds ‘Ignored Clear Violations of Law' from Hunter Biden
Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers discuss the Department of Justice's lenient treatment of Hunter Biden's misdemeanors and felony compared to the 37 felony charges they filed against Donald Trump. They state that the ideals of equal justice seem to have been compromised. There is a clear difference in how political actors are treated based on their party affiliation, which can have ominous implications for society.
#society
The Epoch Times: What the Homeless Owe Us
The homelessness crisis in many American cities is becoming a matter of great urgency. Bad public policies, particularly "Housing First", must take a share of the blame. Housing First approaches homelessness as exclusively an issue of providing shelter, but it was designed in a way that almost guarantees to make the crisis worse instead of better. The fix is not merely a matter of giving people a free place to live, but also placing a concomitant duty on them to participate in programs aimed at improving their own lives. There's a new bill called "Housing PLUS" that would promote personal responsibility among homeless people as they're helped to get off the streets, and it's crucial for the country that "Housing PLUS" replace "Housing First".
Fox News: Increasing majority of Americans view sex as biological reality, new poll reveals
Over 60% of Americans believe that gender should be determined by sex listed on a birth certificate, according to an NPR, PBS NewsHour and Marist poll. The percentage of people who think gender is defined by a person’s birth certificate has increased by 10% from May 2022. The poll included questions about access to transition-related healthcare for minors and adults, and found that 45% of Americans believe transition-related procedures should be provided to adults over the age of 18 only. Additionally, 51% of Democrats support gender transition procedures for adults over 18 and minors with the consent of a parent or guardian.
The Epoch Times: Silent Majority Pushes Back
Starbucks appears to be toning down Pride Month celebrations in many outlets, but executives deny it's policy. Pixar's 'Elemental,' featuring Disney's first nonbinary character, flopped at the box office over the weekend. These events are taking place during the most controversial Pride Month in years, departing from its original, noble goal of combatting discrimination against gay and lesbian people. Aggressive activists and far-left politicians are turning some Pride events into hateful attacks, which is threatening the achievements of the movement. In order for Pride to endure with the nation's backing, the movement needs to return to its founding purpose and stop the attacks. The silent majority, including people of faith, have rights too.
Newsbusters: WashPost Whines That Companies Don’t Advertise LGBTQ Enough
The Washington Post complains that advertising doesn't represent the LGBTQ agenda enough, while admitting that corporations have become more inclusive in their marketing. The outlet laments vitriol against queer people in advertising, but fails to acknowledge the LGBTQ agenda's invasion of public life. Hashtag:
Fox News: College professor calls American flag a source of anxiety, fear: 'Patriotism quickly slips into nationalism'
A professor at Marquette University, Dr. Grant Silva, has voiced his discomfort with the American flag, stating it is a source of anxiety for non-white people. During an interview on Flag Day, Silva explained that patriotism can quickly turn into nationalism, which can lead to feelings of exclusion and outsider status. Fox News contributor Douglas Murray called Silva's remarks "extraordinary" and argued that America provides opportunity for many around the world, and that the flag is a symbol of unity, not division.
Daily Wire: Red Flags Surrounded The Missing Titanic Sub Years Before Disappearance
The search continues for missing submersible, Titan, carrying five people, owned by US company OceanGate. The craft went missing after setting out to view the wreckage of the Titanic, with wealthy adventurers paying $250,000 a ticket for the opportunity. The company has faced multiple warnings and a lawsuit from an employee concerned about the sub’s safety while a millionaire who backed out of his planned trip claims the company was “cutting too many corners”.
#war
Breitbart: Pentagon Says It Has $6.2B More for Ukraine After Accounting Error
The Pentagon overestimated the value of US military equipment given to Ukraine, resulting in an extra $6.2 billion in equipment available to send. The error came from using replacement costs instead of net book value, leading to inconsistencies in equipment valuation in previous releases. The DOD has since corrected the guidance and retained authority to utilize the equipment for future transfers.
The Blaze: Pentagon says it overvalued military equipment sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billion — 'valuation errors' will allow US to send additional aid
The Pentagon overvalued military equipment sent to Ukraine by $6.2 billion. The error was discovered in March but Congress was not informed until May. The mistake allows the U.S. to send additional aid to Ukraine.
#foreignaffairs
Fox News: Russian assassination attempt of CIA asset on US soil shows major security shift: ‘This is a game changer’
Russian agents attempted to target and kill a CIA asset on American soil, posing a threat to foreign informants vital to U.S. intelligence gathering. Rebekah Koffler, a former DIA intelligence officer who worked with the CIA’s National Clandestine Service on operational projects involving defectors, says this is a “game-changer” and that the U.S. intelligence community previously assessed the threat level against assets and within U.S. borders to be relatively low, which is no longer accurate. The plot was foiled after a Kremlin asset botched a surveillance scheme that attracted the attention of a security guard, which alerted the U.S. intelligence community.
Russia’s failure in the assassination attempt demonstrated that security procedures the U.S. intelligence community has in place to keep defectors safe are working. Although more resources may need to be invested now, US intelligence will likely assess the risk to Russian defectors higher than the current baseline, which is already very high, and augment their security procedures to keep them safe. Pro-Kremlin writer's car explodes in Russia, killing the driver, showing that Russian defectors should not have a false sense of security, just because they are in the U.S. Putin has a far-reaching network of operatives, and it is crucial for them to listen to their case officer and follow security instructions religiously to be safe.
#economy
The Epoch Times: Housing Starts See Biggest Monthly Gain Since 1990, but Trend Unsustainable
U.S. housing starts rose by 21.7 percent in May, the largest percentage increase since 2016. The Midwest saw the largest increase, with figures boosted by rebuilding work following a Tornado season. An increase in new home starts was also accompanied by a rise in mortgage applications however existing-home sales continue to see annual declines. The boosted sentiment may not result in more supply entering the home sales market, according to the National Association of Home Builders chairman.
Forbes: Senate Bill To Take Bonuses Back From Failed Bank Executives Clears First Hurdle
The Senate Banking Committee has approved a bill that would allow regulators to revoke the compensation of executives of failed banks and impose penalties for misconduct. The Recovering Executive Compensation from Unaccountable Practices Act, or RECOUP Act, would enable the FDIC to take back bonuses and equity-based pay given to executives of failed banks, with no action against salaries. Bank heads and other executives could also be subject to fines and penalties if regulators' warnings on the banks were overlooked. The proposed act would not impact small banks with assets under $10 billion.
The Epoch Times: More Interest-Rate Hikes Are to Come as Inflation Pressure Still 'Runs High': Fed Chair Powell
Interest rate hikes are set to continue, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said. The central bank's target of 2% remains out of reach, and annual and core inflation rates of 4% and 5.3%, respectively, are still too high. Although inflation has eased slightly since last year, Powell said "inflation pressures continue to run high". Despite last week's rate-setting committee voting unanimously to leave interest rates unchanged for now, two members voiced a call for further tightening. Powell said tighter credit conditions risk weighing on economic activity, hiring and inflation, while supply and demand in the labor market are "coming back into better balance".
#military
Fox News: Search party finds 2 Canadian Air Force members dead after helicopter crash near the Ottawa River
Two Canadian Air Force members, who were previously missing, were found dead after a helicopter crash near the Ottawa River. The incident occurred during a night training flight and an investigation is ongoing.
#culture
Forbes: Sephora Announces Newest Influencers To Support Diverse Voices In Beauty
Sephora announced the new members of its Sephora Squad influencer program, with over 16 thousand applications received - a record for the program. The new members are diverse, with different races, ethnicities, ages, body types, sexual orientations, and experiences, and 70% identified as a person of color. The members will help amplify beauty messaging on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Fox News: Elon Musk says 'cis' and 'cisgender' are considered slurs on Twitter
Elon Musk declares "cis" and "cisgender" as slurs on Twitter in response to allegations of harassment against cultural commentator James Esses. Musk's decision caused the terms to trend on the platform as a poll revealed that 78.2% of Twitter accounts believe "cis" is a slur. Journalist Genevieve Gluck noted that "cisgender" was coined by a sexologist who condoned pedophilia, to which Musk responded to ignore him. Users are still allowed to refer to themselves as "cis" on Twitter.
The Epoch Times: Forget the Aperol Spritz. This Summer It’s All About the Hugo
The Hugo, a new Italian cocktail, is this summer's go-to. It includes prosecco, elderflower syrup, and soda water. Muddled mint leaves and a lime wheel garnish make it refreshing. The drink originated in Trentino-Alto Adige and was invented by Roland Gruder in 2005. Consider the Belvoir Farms brand for elderflower cordial or St. Germain for elderflower liqueur. To make a Hugo, add one sprig of fresh mint, elderflower cordial or syrup, prosecco or dry sparkling wine, and club soda. Garnish with a lime wheel and the other sprig of mint.
#health
Daily Wire: Arkansas AG Vows To Fight ‘As Long As It Takes’ After Judge Blocks Law Shielding Minors From Trans Procedures
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin plans to appeal a federal judge's decision that a law banning sex-change procedures for minors was unconstitutional. The law would have prevented physicians from providing puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries for gender transition to children. U.S. District Judge Jay Moody said the law would have harmed children's mental health, refuting claims by medical journals that there are dangers of such treatments. Griffin countered, however, that Moody's ruling would prevent the state from protecting children from dangerous medical experimentation, and that he would "continue fighting as long as it takes to stop providers from sterilizing children."
Flag And Cross: Dad Helps Son up From Bike Wreck, Notices Two Small Spots on His Skin, Then They Hear a Deadly Rattle
A boy in Colorado was bitten by a nearly three-foot-long rattlesnake while on a bike ride with his father. Ethan Vogel, 11, experienced the symptoms of the snake bite quickly, including numb lips, white spots on cheeks, pain, a hard time breathing, and an increased heart rate. Emergency responders arrived within 20 minutes, and Ethan was airlifted to Anschutz Children’s Hospital. He was treated with ten vials of antivenin over 90 minutes, with further treatment being administered over the next few days. Ethan was discharged from the hospital with a prognosis of a full recovery within 14 to 20 days.
Fox News: Gov Huckabee Sanders fires back at Obama-appointed judge blocking ban on sex change treatments for kids
Federal Judge James M. Moody Jr. blocked Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' ban on life-altering sex change treatments for children, stating that the "prohibited medical care improves the mental health and well-being of patients." Sanders believes that activists pushing for these procedures are "subjecting [children] to permanent and harmful procedures." Despite the ruling, Sanders plans to appeal to the Eighth Circuit court to overturn Moody's decision, citing the lack of scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of such treatments.
The Epoch Times: Chrono-Acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Enhancement
Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture techniques can rejuvenate and lift the face through the needling of specific meridians and acupoints, which regulate facial muscles and increase qi and blood circulation. Chrono-acupuncture takes into account a person's birth time and uses the Five Elements theory to address congenital deficiencies and improve overall facial and organ health. Needle scalpels can also be used to loosen fascia adhesions and enhance lifting and tightening effects. Three tips for cosmetic acupuncture treatment include avoiding staying up late, keeping skin moisturized, and increasing collagen intake through certain foods.
#education
The American Spectator: Shut Down the Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education has wasted taxpayer dollars, hindered innovation, and advanced political agendas. It has shackled teachers, students, and families.
The Epoch Times: COVID-19 Lockdowns 'Damaged a Generation': Former Chief Medical Officer
Former Chief Medical Officer of England, Dame Sally Davies, says lockdowns interrupting education due to COVID-19 have "damaged a generation".
#crime
The Epoch Times: Man Charged With Sex Assaults on 2 Unconscious Women in Irvine
A man was charged with sexually assaulting two unconscious women in Irvine. The alleged crimes occurred in 2015 and 2022, and he pleaded not guilty.
#sports
Fox News: Venus Williams set to make 24th appearance in singles draw at Wimbledon after being granted wild-card entry
Five-time Wimbledon singles champion, Venus Williams, has received a wild-card entry to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon. Despite being ranked 697th, Williams beat Camila Giorgi in the first round of the Birmingham Classic, marking her first victory over a player in the top 50 in nearly four years. Williams' younger sister, Serena, is a seven-time Wimbledon champion and did not participate in last year's tournament. Other wild cards were given to Elina Svitolina, Heather Watson, Katie Boulter, and David Goffin.
Forbes: AEW Collision Ratings Do Strong Numbers For CM Punk’s Return
CM Punk returns to AEW Collision after a nine-month hiatus, drawing 816,000 viewers and finishing No. 3 on cable. AEW Collision will compete with major sports on Saturday nights and face preemptions, but its strong start bodes well for future ratings comparisons with AEW Dynamite.
Fox News: Henrik Lundqvist expected to headline Hockey's Hall of Fame class of 2023 in first year of eligibility
Henrik Lundqvist to be inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame in the class of 2023, along with other top candidates like David Poile and Jennifer Botterill. Lundqvist led New York Rangers to playoffs in 11 of 12 years, ranks fifth on NHL career victories list with 459.
Fox News: Aaron Judge appears to be responding to second PRP injection to right big toe, Yankees say
Yankees player Aaron Judge is responding well to platelet-rich plasma injections for his injured toe but has not resumed baseball activities. He has been out since June 3rd, and the Yankees are 9-14 without him. However, they hope his progress will lead to him starting again soon.
Harrison Bader returned to the Yankees lineup for the first time since May 29 after straining his right hamstring. He has dealt with other injuries in the past but is hitting .269 with six homers, 19 RBIs, and seven stolen bases in 27 games. However, Bader is more mindful of his playing style to avoid preventable injuries. The Yankees hope the pair's return will help improve their struggling offense.
The Blaze: USA soccer star walks back comment that he 'wasn't shocked' by racist behavior of Spanish fans who chanted 'monkey' at black player
US soccer player Yunus Musah clarifies remarks he made about the racist behavior of "a few fans" at a game between Valencia and Real Madrid on May 21, 2023, which saw Brazilian player Vinícius Júnior subject to monkey chants and death threats. Musah, who represented the United States at the 2022 World Cup, spoke to the Guardian about the incident, with fans heard chanting "mono" at Vinícius. Musah explained that he was far from where the chanting started and only witnessed "a few fans" engaged in the racist behavior. He later took to Twitter to clarify his comments further and corrected himself from his earlier statement that "the whole stadium" chanted insults at Vinícius.
#science
The Epoch Times: Want to Be an Astronaut? Get Ready to Take Advantage of America's Private Space Boom
Tickets are on sale for Virgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflights at a starting price of $450,000. The company plans to launch two flights from New Mexico and has already received full FAA license approval to fly paying customers to space. Virgin Galactic, which will transport six passengers and two pilots on the VSS Unity to an altitude of 50,000 feet by an aircraft called Virgin Mother Ship Eve before igniting its rocket engine and carrying passengers to the edge of space, faces competition from Blue Origin, which is reporting costs of between $200,000 and $300,000 for flights. Both companies, which say they are determined to create a first-class experience, provide proper training, custom mission patches, spacesuits, and recognition as commercial astronauts by the Association of Space Explorers.
Florida remains the hub of significant human space transportation in the US, with numerous launches expected. NASA announced that Boeing's CST-100 "Starliner" capsule could see its first crewed test flight from the Space Force Station (which is Florida's third active option for astronauts). Additionally, Florida is expected to host Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launches, among others. Over the next 10 years, it is estimated that the number of humans travelling to space will double, and more than 100,000 satellites will be launched into space, the majority of which will blast off from Florida. Buccaneering billionaires such as Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos may argue that New Mexico and Texas are top launch locations, but experts insist that Florida has the history, infrastructure and vision to keep and grow the dominance in the space industry.
#outdoors
Field & Stream: Missouri Trapped and Killed 6,289 Feral Hogs Last Year — Significantly Down From 2020 Peak
The Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership reports a decrease in hogs removed from the landscape in 2022, which officials say is a good sign that the program is succeeding. Missouri partners with private landowners to trap hogs and employs 48 full-time hog trappers to remove entire sounders. The partnership discourages hog hunting as a population control method since 2016 as it prompts some hogs to turn nocturnal and creates an incentive to keep the invasive critters on the landscape. Feral hogs destroy crops, natural habitats, and compete with native species for food.
#technology
Daily Wire: Hackers Infiltrate Reddit, Demand Company Pay $4.5 Million, Abandon Plan For New Fees
Hacker group BlackCat demands $4.5 million ransom from Reddit after company announced it will charge high fees for the use of its data starting July 1. The move has led to many third-party app developers closing down their operations. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has defended the decision, while moderators of more than 9,000 subreddits have made them private in protest.
#other
PJ Media: Riley Gaines Humiliates the President of Human Rights Campaign
The President of the Human Rights Campaign testified before the House Judiciary Committee on transgender procedures for minors and transgender athletes. She claimed that biological men don't have physical advantages over women, but was quickly contradicted by a women's sports advocate who cited the loss of Serena Williams and Venus Williams to the 203rd ranked male tennis player. The advocate also shared her own experience of being outperformed by her husband despite superior accolades. The advocate argued that policies protecting transgender individuals should not come at the expense of women's rights to privacy and safety in locker rooms.