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21 Jun 2023
#politics
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.
Forbes: Biden Courts India’s Modi Amid Battle With China For Influence — Despite Protests
The Senate Banking Committee has passed a bill that would allow the FDIC to recover bank executive compensation from the two years prior to any collapse, and enhance regulators’ ability to remove or ban executives who mismanage their banks. However, human rights groups opposed Biden's invitation to India's leader, Narendra Modi, who was previously banned from the US for backing Hindu extremists who targeted Muslims. Modi's trip this week will be his first official state visit and international law experts suggested that it was unlikely Biden would reprimand Modi on human rights, due to India's critical ties to Russia and China.
Newsbusters: IRONY: Avlon Fails At Research, Accuses Fox Of Being Obsessed With Hunter
Senior political analyst John Avlon accused Fox News of being obsessed with Hunter Biden, citing sketchy research. He also sought to fact-check Republican claims of a legal double standard, but did not address the main allegations. Avlon's research found that Fox News mentioned Hunter more than 2,200 times between 2020 and 2022, which equates to about two mentions per day. NewsBusters' search could not replicate the same numbers, finding only 2,045 mentions of Hunter Biden. Despite Avlon's research, his segment did not disprove GOP concerns of a legal double standard, as they argue that Hunter avoided corruption charges.
Fox News: Riley Gaines: 'The rewrite of Title IX is an abomination'
Riley Gaines criticizes Biden administration’s proposal to revise Title IX regulations to include transgender issues in schools. Gaines argues that it equates sex with gender identity, allowing men to share dorm rooms, bathrooms, and locker rooms with women, join sororities, and take away athletic scholarships from women. Gaines also claims that misgendering trans-identified individuals and requesting to be moved due to discomfort sharing a room would be considered sexual harassment, as per the proposed revision.
Fox News: EU migration chief calls Mediterranean shipwreck 'worst ever tragedy' as hundreds feared dead
The EU's migration chief has called the shipwreck last week off Greece, which may have killed hundreds of people, the "worst ever tragedy" of its kind in the Mediterranean Sea. It is thought that an empty fishing boat left from Egypt, picked up 750 migrants and then embarked on the deadly crossing toward Europe. Migrant crossings from eastern Libya to Europe have surged, with an increase of 600% this year alone along this route from the eastern part of Libya towards the EU, according to Johansson. At least 29,000 migrants have died trying to reach Europe since 2014.
Greece has been criticized for not saving the migrants before the shipwreck in international waters. The passengers refused any help and insisted on heading to Italy. Nine Egyptian men suspected of crewing the ship are in pre-trial custody in Greece facing charges including participating in a criminal organization, manslaughter, and causing a shipwreck. The smugglers who have asked the migrants to pay a lot of money to be sent to the EU, are actually sending them to their death. The EUs' migration chief, Ylva Johansson, called for a need to do much more to prevent these kind of tragedies happening in the Mediterranean.
Forbes: Hunter Biden Charges Split GOP—Some Stay Silent As Other Claim ‘Sweetheart Deal’
GOP members are divided over Hunter Biden's plea deal, with some attacking it as a "sweetheart deal" and a "two-tiered system of justice" compared to Trump's indictment, while others have given more measured responses or refused to comment at all. Congresswomen Boebert and Taylor Greene said they would force votes to impeach Biden, but some Republicans dismissed this, citing a lack of evidence. As Republicans become increasingly exposed to risky votes under a slim GOP majority, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has targeted 18 vulnerable house Republicans representing districts Biden won.
2024 Republican presidential candidates' responses to the plea deal have been mixed, with Trump and Florida Governor DeSantis attacking the agreement as overly lenient, but others giving more measured responses and pivoting to the GOP's broader accusations of corruption in the Biden family. Weiss, the Delaware U.S. Attorney, who brought the case against Hunter Biden, is a Trump appointee, but some GOP senators refused to comment at all. Hunter Biden's guilty plea was for failing to file taxes and entering a diversion program to avoid a charge for possessing a gun as a drug user. The tax charges can lead to imprisonment of a year and a fine of $25,000, while the gun charge has a maximum sentence of ten years in prison, a fine, or both.
The New American: Fox News Attacks President Trump and Defends Stolen Elections - The New American
Fox News is against Trump and Paul Ryan wants to use Fox News as a weapon against him. Ryan wants to brainwash republicans and independents to move away from Trump.
PJ Media: Kodak Black Lawyer Furious Over Sweetheart Deal for Hunter Biden: 'Two Tiers of Justice'
Kodak Black's lawyer speaks out about the perceived discrepancy between his client's sentence for gun charges and Hunter Biden's lenient sentence for similar charges. The contrast raises questions about socioeconomic status, race, and political ties in the justice system.
#society
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”.
Fox News: Girl Scouts distance themselves from online form allowing boys in 'gender inclusive' overnight camps
The Girl Scouts USA (GSUSA) has distanced itself from an online form circulating on social media that reportedly asks parents to specify if their child goes by masculine pronouns and would prefer "gender inclusive" sleeping arrangements. The form was reportedly not from the organization's official website and the issue of accommodating transgender youth is left up to local Girl Scout councils. The organization has been allowing transgender girls into the organization for years and has released a new "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" patch this year that K-5 scouts can earn by participating in three of 20 suggested "LGBTQ+ Pride Month Celebration Fun Patch Activities."
The Epoch Times: Thousands Call for Delay to 'Shambolic' Western Australia Heritage Law
Over 29,000 people have signed a petition urging the West Australian government to delay the implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, set to come into effect on July 1. The state’s opposition claimed the implementation has been “shambolic,” creating uncertainty and anxiety regarding permits for farmers, plumbing, and civil contracting services. The government has said that the legislation is necessary to ensure an Indigenous cultural heritage survey is carried out before building paddocks and dams. Landowners will have to pay for a survey if they wish to carry out work on land.
The Babylon Bee: Wife Promises Husband She’ll Be ‘In The Mood’ If He Massages Her Back For 3.5 Hours
A woman promises her husband she'll be "in the mood" if he rubs her back for three hours. He obliges, hoping for the promised outcome. But after a few hours, she puts things off and they watch TV instead. They try again the next night, but he develops carpal tunnel syndrome and she falls asleep.
Fox News: Paris explosion ignites massive fire in France's capital, several injured as smoke plume visible across city
An explosion in Paris caused a fire that engulfed the central area of the city, with firefighters battling the flames on Paris' Left Bank and buildings in the neighborhood being evacuated. The Paris American Academy, a bilingual design school, was among the buildings affected, while witnesses described a large explosion preceding the fire before a part of a building collapsed. There is little news on how the fire started.
#war
Fox News: Clashes resume in Sudan as cease-fire expires, military and paramilitary forces engage in fierce battle
Clashes between Sudan's military and paramilitary force have resumed after a 3-day cease-fire expired. The United States and Saudi Arabia had brokered the truce which was effective in bringing a relative calm to Sudan's capital, Khartoum since it took effect. However, fierce fighting was reported starting Tuesday night in parts of the city. The conflict has killed thousands of people and forced more than 2.5 million people to flee their homes according to the U.N. migration agency.
#foreignaffairs
Washington Free Beacon: Congress Wants Increased Transparency of Chinese Funding to American Universities
House Republicans are pushing for a new law that would force universities to disclose every dollar they receive from China and other adversarial nations. The Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act, introduced by Rep. Jim Banks, would amend federal disclosure laws to require schools to report every donation made by China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran to the Education Department. The department would then relay the information to the director of National Intelligence and the FBI. Republicans have been raising concerns about Chinese influence at American universities, and the bill would make it harder for institutions to hide donations from the Communist Party.
Fox News: American missile defense system in South Korea cleared for full deployment despite China's outrage: report
The US has cleared the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea for full deployment, according to a review by South Korea's defense and environmental ministries. The system creates a globally transportable, rapidly deployable ability to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles during their final phase of flight. The deployment of the THAAD system in 2017 had halted amid concerns of health risks caused by electromagnetic waves from the battery. The latest review found the risks insignificant, meaning work on the system can continue with possible full deployment within a year.
China and Russia had previously condemned the possible deployment of the THAAD system as it could stretch to both communist nations. However, the move came amid a series of North Korean weapons and ballistic missile tests. The complete rollout of THAAD would include building permanent support facilities and increased access for American military personnel to the THAAD base. South Korea's former President Moon Jae-in had previously criticized the installation of the system due to a lack of input from locals, but his conservative successor Yoon Suk Yeol has tightened collaboration with the US over the past year.
Fox News: Kazakhstan surprises participants by ending hosting of Syrian conflict talks
Kazakhstan will no longer host talks aimed at resolving the Syrian conflict that began 12 years ago. Since 2017, the country has served as a venue for discussions involving representatives from Russia, Turkey, Syria, and Iran. The talks have achieved their objectives, including the establishment of de-escalation zones, cessation of bloodshed, and reduction of casualties.
The decision was a surprise to Russia and other participants at the wrapping up of the 20th round of talks held in the capital, Astana. Moscow has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to help Assad's government reclaim control over most of the country.
Fox News: House committee advances bipartisan bill to make Iran sanctions permanent
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved the Solidifying Iran Sanctions Act, a bipartisan bill to make the 1996 sanctions against Iran permanent. The bill would prevent nuclear and biological weapons research, prevent terroristic actions against the US and its Arab allies, and show the US's intolerance for Iranian aggression. The measure passed unanimously by voice vote and will move to the full House floor for voting.
#economy
The Epoch Times: IMF Pushing Digital Money a Worrisome Development: Analyst
IMF is working on a global platform for central bank digital currencies to facilitate cross-border transactions. They aim to develop a common regulatory framework to avoid fragmentation among countries.
National Review: The Corner: Protectionism without Sugarcoating
American Heinz ketchup is made with high-fructose corn syrup, but Canadian Heinz ketchup is made with sugar. This is because the U.S. has sugar quotas, where imported sugar is heavily taxed. The extra money paid for sweeteners could have been used to invent new products, lower prices for consumers, employ more workers, invest in new technology, or even give a dividend to shareholders. The sugar industry is an actual case of a consolidated industry charging higher prices on Americans, but it is only able to do so because government policy allows it to.
Forbes: Tesla Stock Falls After Analyst Warns Investors Should Move To ‘Sidelines’ Following 170% Rally
Barclays downgraded Tesla from a buy to a hold, citing a rally over the past six months that is "too rich for his liking." Tesla's added market capitalization came from surging valuations rather than a material change in earnings expectations. The stock fell 3% to $266, on pace for its largest daily loss since April.
The Economist: A farewell to small cars, the industrial icons that put Europe on wheels
Europeans are bidding goodbye to their beloved small cars that were once iconic. The cars, such as the Fiat 500 and Volkswagen Beetle, were a feature of Europe's history, geography, and economics, and were marketed as fitting perfectly into the continent's narrow medieval streets. However, the sales of small European cars have declined by almost half since 2011, and SUVs are increasingly becoming the norm. This trend towards larger cars in Europe is mainly driven by an increase in disposable income and the need to comply with green regulations, as larger cars are able to do so more easily than smaller ones.
Daily Wire: ‘Tough Week’: Bud Light Weekly Sales Hit New Low After Mulvaney Partnership
Bud Light's weekly sales revenue dropped 26.8% in the week ending June 10, and has continued to struggle in June after its April partnership with transgender-identifying activist Dylan Mulvaney caused customer opposition. The previous highest weekly drop was 25.7%. Although it remains the top-selling beer for the year, Bud Light has recently been replaced in May by Modelo Especial. Modeling Especial made up 8.4% of retail beer sales while Bud Light composed 7.3% of retail beer sales for the week ending June 3. The beer brand has lost billions of dollars in market value following the Mulvaney partnership.
#military
The Epoch Times: 2 Military Members Found Dead After RCAF Helicopter Crash Near Ottawa
Two crew members on board a Royal Canadian Air Force helicopter that crashed on June 20 have been found dead, while two others were found with minor injuries. The crew was carrying out a routine night exercise near Petawawa, Ont. when their CH-147F Chinook crashed into the Ottawa River. The identities of the deceased will not be released out of respect for their families. Investigators are looking into the cause of the crash.
#health
The Epoch Times: For the First Time, Anxiety Screening Recommended for All Adults Under 65
US medical experts recommend that adults aged 19 to 64 should undergo screening for anxiety disorders, including pregnant and postpartum women. Insurance coverage could play a large role in determining patients' access to health care services. There was a significant rise in symptoms associated with anxiety and depressive disorders among adults due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders recognizes generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobias, substance/medication-induced anxiety disorder, and anxiety disorder due to another medical condition, commonly found in adults. Screening tools involve asking individuals about their mood, feelings, and concentration during daily activities.
The Blaze: Emails reveal Biden administration knew that vaccines had breakthrough infections as early as January 2021, but imposed mandates anyway
Newly obtained emails reveal that the Biden administration learned about breakthrough COVID-19 infections among vaccinated individuals as early as January 2021. Despite this knowledge, President Biden still issued an executive order in September 2021 mandating vaccinations for federal workers and calling on the private sector to do the same. The coercive measures were based on a lie, and Rochelle Walensky, the outgoing director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, had previously discussed breakthrough cases and waning vaccine efficacy in emails with other officials. The hashtag is appropriate for this summary.
#education
The New American: U.K. Schools Teaching Explicit Sexual Behaviors to Children Under 12 - The New American
UK and U.S. schools teach explicit sex ed to primary students incl. giving 9yo masturbation homework. Charities step in to guide.
The Epoch Times: Propelled by Parent Activists, More States Ban Sexually Explicit Books From Schools
Texas bans sexually explicit books from public schools through the READER Act, which requires rating and restriction. Parents can opt-in for access.
#crime
The Epoch Times: Man Convicted of Killing North Dakota Student Moved From Death Row to Florida Prison
Alfonso Rodriguez, convicted of raping and killing a North Dakota student in 2003, has been moved from death row to a Florida prison after his death sentence was overturned due to constitutional rights violations. Rodriguez was sentenced to life without parole in lieu of death penalty.
The Epoch Times: Man Killed in Shooting at San Diego Juneteenth Celebration ID'd
A shooting occurred at a Juneteenth celebration in San Diego, leaving one man dead and another injured. The shooter fled the scene and police have yet to identify a suspect. It is unclear if the victims were involved in a fight or innocent bystanders.
Washington Free Beacon: Hunter Biden Was a Member of $75,000-Per-Year Hollywood Sex Club, Owner Claims
Hunter Biden allegedly a member of an exclusive sex club in Los Angeles, according to Damon Lawner, the eccentric playboy who ran the club. The club, "Snctm," was frequented by super-rich celebrities and had sex parties in a 6,500-square-foot complex with a built-in sex swing and stripper pole. Biden's legal team is advocating to reduce his child support payments to a woman he fathered a child with in 2019 due to his financial inability to pay the current sum of $20,000 per month.
The Federalist Papers: Hunter's 'White Privilege': Attorney for Black Rapper Furious as His Client Spent Years in Jail for What Biden Did
Hunter Biden, son of the president, received a lenient sentence for gun and tax charges, causing outrage among many. Biden pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges, avoiding prison time and being placed on probation and into a diversionary program. This is despite his history of drug abuse and lying on a federal form to purchase a firearm. The case drew comparisons to rapper Kodak Black, who was sentenced to nearly four years for a similar crime and only received a pardon on Donald Trump's final day in office. Many have criticized the Justice Department for allowing such a double standard in the criminal justice system to persist.
Daily Wire: ‘Kodak Was Charged For The Same Crime’: Hip Hop Star’s Lawyer Condemns Hunter Biden Plea Deal
Kodak Black's attorney slammed the plea deal given to Hunter Biden for a gun charge. While Black was sentenced to three years in prison for falsifying information to buy firearms, Biden received a pretrial diversion agreement. Black's attorney questions the existence of "two tiers of justice" and highlights the seriousness of federal crimes.
Fox News: Suspect in NYC slashing spree found casually snacking, trying to ditch bus fare: report
Four NYPD transit officers apprehended two subway stabbing suspects within 24 hours, with Claude White charged with murder for allegedly stabbing a man on a subway, and Kemal Rideout charged with 3 counts of felony assault for allegedly slashing three women's legs. The four officers were named as Clyde Jasmin, Ivan Nunez, Bonnie Wong, and Jazmin Roman by NYPD Chief of Transit Michael Kemper, who praised their stunning and valuable police work. Rideout was arrested while evading bus fare, while White has a bench warrant for drinking in public and eight past priors. Subway crime so far has decreased by about 6%, subway crime victims by 66%, and 52% more subway crime-related arrests in NYC compared to the same time last year.
The Epoch Times: 3rd Suspect Arrested in Connection With Long Beach Metro Stabbing
Gael Cruz-Gonzalez, the third suspect in the fatal stabbing of Luis Polita, has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport. He was trying to fly to Mexico when U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents stopped him. Cruz-Gonzalez is being held on $2 million bail in Long Beach City Jail. Two other suspects, Akili Collins and Melake Daniel, were arrested earlier. Collins was charged with murder, and Daniel was charged with murder and assault.
Fox News: German woman convicted of keeping Yazidi woman as slave in Iraq
A German woman was sentenced to nine years and three months in prison for keeping a Yazidi woman as a slave with the Islamic State and enabling her husband to regularly rape her. The defendant, identified only as Nadine K., was convicted of crimes against humanity, membership in a foreign terrorist organization, and being an accessory to genocide. The victim recognized the defendant at the trial, while the defendant claimed to have had frequent arguments with her husband about the woman's presence. This is the latest of several trials in Germany involving women who traveled to regions controlled by the IS group.
#sports
National Review: ‘We Did Not Give Our Consent’: Riley Gaines Blasts the NCAA for Exposing Female Athletes to ‘Male Genitalia’
Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, claiming that the NCAA violated women's rights by allowing biological males to use female locker rooms in order to accommodate transgender athletes. Gaines, who criticized the inclusion of male swimmers in female competition, accused the NCAA of forcing female swimmers to share locker rooms with a male exposing male genitalia. Senator Josh Hawley asked Gaines for comments on the pushback she has received since becoming a prominent critic, to which she responded that women are told to shut up and "they will call you everything under the sun."
Fox News: Orioles hang on to defeat Rays after almost blowing seven-run lead
Aaron Hicks homers and has four RBIs as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6 in a matchup of the top two teams in the AL East. Baltimore's Kyle Bradish gave up two runs and four hits over five innings, while Félix Bautista got four outs to earn his 20th save. The Rays got within 7-6, but the Orioles held on for the win.
#outdoors
Field & Stream: Best 308 Scopes of 2023
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Fox News: Joy Behar mourns 'stupidity' of missing Titanic sub crisis: 'It's very sad'
Joy Behar and the hosts of "The View" discussed the missing OceanGate Titan submarine, which has five people onboard and is estimated to have 40-41 hours of oxygen left. Behar compared the situation to the sinking of the Titanic and called it "terrible," while fellow co-hosts noted the parallels between the submersible and the ocean liner, and the mysteries of the deep sea. The US Coast Guard has continued its search, with additional vessels and tools brought in to assist the efforts.
All Outdoor: POTD: Magical Engineering Marvel - The Benelli B76
The Benelli B76 is an inertia-driven pistol with a mysterious history, possibly involving military contracts. Despite their finickiness, they are preferred for competition shooting.
#other
Fox News: German prosecutors charge Iranian man with plotting Islamist attack involving ricin or cyanide
German prosecutors have charged an Iranian man, known only as J.J. due to German privacy rules, with plotting a terrorist attack using ricin or cyanide. The 26-year-old was arrested in January along with his brother, but the case against his sibling was dropped due to a lack of evidence. Prosecutors have charged J.J. with preparing a serious act of violence and terror financing. They allege that he decided by the end of October to use ricin or cyanide in line with the ideology of the Islamic State.
The Epoch Times: Your Ribs Deserve a Rub
Learn to make perfect, finger-licking dry-rubbed pork ribs, with heaps of salt and sugar, spicy-southwestern flavor, grilled low-and-slow to tender perfection, and sprinkled with a baby-crispy-crust, in under 3 hours. Serve with smoky chipotle BBQ sauce.
Flag And Cross: LIVE: House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Durham Report
The Western Journal published an article.
The Epoch Times: Eastern Caribbean Islands Prepare for Heavy Flooding as Tropical Storm Bret Grows Stronger
Tropical Storm Bret gains strength in Atlantic, poses threat to eastern Caribbean islands. Officials advise people in Barbados, Martinique, Dominica and St. Lucia to heed warnings and prepare for heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides. Bret is expected to weaken but could be followed by another potential storm.