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2 Jun 2023
#politics
The Epoch Times: NTD News Today (June 2): FBI To Bring Biden Document to Congress; Hunter Biden Could Use 2nd Amendment Defense
The FBI will present a document to Capitol Hill that may prove Biden's involvement in a criminal scheme. Hunter Biden's gun purchase could result in legal action.
Florida residents protest new immigration law that makes it tougher for illegal immigrants to work in the US.
Fox News: North Carolina Senate proposes controversial measure aimed at enhancing trust in elections
North Carolina Republicans are proposing a comprehensive election measure containing provisions vetoed by the Democratic Governor, Roy Cooper. The legislation includes administrative changes to increase trust in election outcomes. The bill proposes to prohibit the use of private funds to run elections, create processes to keep non-U.S. citizens off voter rolls and stop receiving absentee ballots after Election Day. The Republicans hope that this will restore confidence to the voting process, yet critics call it a Republican strategy to discourage voting in a closely divided state.
Spectator USA: Have the LA Dodgers struck out?
Senator Joe Manchin is angry over a Fox News article that credits House Republicans and not him for the approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, which could help him in his re-election campaign next year. Manchin is calling reporters to push back, despite playing a minor role in the project. Recent polling shows Manchin underwater with voters in his home state.
Several MLB players, including Clayton Kershaw and Blake Treinen, are speaking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers for inviting the "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" to a fundraiser. The group uses mockery of Catholic iconography to raise funds for LGBTQ charities. Many MLB players are Christians, and the move has sparked controversy.
The Epoch Times: CCP’s Youth League Clique Declines in Political Influence
A Dong, a Hui ethnic cadre, has been appointed as the first ethnic minority to head the Communist Youth League of China (CYL). The CYL faction has been losing its seat in the Standing Committee of CCP’s Political Bureau since Xi Jinping succeeded his third term as the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CYL has been viewed as a reserve of Party leaders for 40 years, but Xi criticized the CYL central committee in 2015, leading to a budget cut, a shrinkage of leadership size, and marginalization or demotion of former Central Committee members.
CYL members’ interests are tied to the Party and the regime, and their jobs were upholding the socialist ideology. Xi, both a princeling and a leader who started his political career from the grassroots, has tightened his control over the CYL. When the CYL touted its members as “successors of Communism” on Sept. 21, 2015, Chinese real estate tycoon Ren Zhiqiang commented on Chinese social media platform Weibo saying he has been deceived by this slogan for more than 10 years. Ren, who has been openly critical of the Party and Xi’s leadership, was sentenced to 18 years in prison in 2020 with a corruption charge.
Fox News: El Salvador President Bukele proposes drastic reduction in municipalities to ease tax burden
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele proposed cutting the number of municipalities from 262 to 44 to reduce tax, with the proposal requiring the approval of the country’s Legislative Assembly, which Bukele's party and its allies hold a majority in. He also proposed reducing lawmakers from 84 to 60, with the conservative National Republican Alliance party seeing a clear electoral motivation behind the move. Bukele announced his intention to seek re-election last September, despite a widespread interpretation of the constitution that forbids consecutive re-election.
#society
The Imaginative Conservative: The Most Interesting (Business) Man in the World
velop a split or adversarial relationship, they do so at great cost to the common good. In his view, the question is how to move from split religious allegiance to twin, and thereby recover from the damage that has been done. He also suggested that Christianity had something to offer when it came to creating an environment of social harmony in organized labor scenarios. As for what could be done, he suggested a return to the views of John Locke, who argued that a society is characterized by adherence to law, a law designed to protect life, liberty, and property. Lockean principles could serve as a kind of mediating ground between competing factions. As society readied itself for the technological age of mass production, Drucker felt it needed to come to grips with the totalitarian nature of these new challenges. To find harmony, one had to overcome partisanship and create alliances among the different players involved in the political economy. Drucker felt this could be done, in part, by emphasizing the ethics of personal responsibility and demonstrating how personal responsibility can lead to social harmony. By returning to stories of those who had been successful in the past, Drucker provided examples for future generations to emulate.
Euromaidan Press: Ukraine completes formation of key judicial body, unblocking reform
Ukraine's long-awaited High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) has finally been approved, allowing for the selection of judges for over 2,500 vacant positions and certifying another 2,000. The HQCJ's work was frozen since 2019 due to the Ukrainian parliament dismissing this key judicial body after President Zelenskyy took office. While civil society overseeing the reform had reservations about the integrity of two of the 16 members appointed, overall, the HQCJ formation is considered a good list and a clear victory. However, civil society advocates lamented that the final list does not include any representatives from professional NGOs known to champion change, nor did the High Council of Justice appoint Andriy Kozlov, the only candidate with previous experience in the HQCJ.
The formation of the HQCJ was one of Ukraine's outstanding tasks to move forward with EU membership. Highly demanded by Ukrainian society after the Euromaidan revolution of 2014, the renewed HQCJ responsible for selecting and certifying judges and High Council of Justice (HCJ), which makes final decisions on the appointment, punishment, or dismissal of judges, are seen as steps that can relaunch Ukraine's judicial reform. Ukraine's struggle to overcome corrupt courts illustrates why Western judicial models do not work in post-Soviet states, and despite previous reform attempts that fell short, advocacy for changes within the HCJ and the HQCJ, proposing international experts' involvement to ensure genuine reform, seem to be yielding positive results.
Fox News: Viral myth about guests wearing red to weddings carries scandalous meaning, but is it true?
Two UK wedding professionals discuss an old wives' tale stating that wedding guests wearing red have slept with the groom. The pair advise guests should consider their wedding day outfits carefully but ultimately concluded that there is minimal reason guests who wear red should be concerned. The podcast episode, which offers tips on how to be a good wedding guest, has gone viral on social media, with over a million views. TikTok comments reveal that many people were confused about the cautionary red guidance and that the colour red is widely accepted in some traditional cultures as a lucky colour to wear at weddings.
The Blaze: Glenn ranks Pride Month's WORST & WOKEST LGBTQ commercials
Glenn Beck criticizes companies for using LGBTQ-themed commercials and products, accusing them of being held hostage by extremists and Wall Street looking for ESG scores. He believes these ads are overkill and sees The North Face and Converse's latest campaigns for Pride Month as an insult to gay people. Joining them are Microsoft and Ford, which feature creators from the LGBTQ community in their ads. Glenn asks why these companies have to prioritize this at the expense of everything else.
#war
The Epoch Times: NATO Bolsters Kosovo Mission After Poll Sparks Clashes With Country’s Serbs
Recent clashes in Kosovo between ethnic Serbs and NATO peacekeepers have sparked tensions, with Serbia deploying its military near the border. Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008, but this move was not recognized by dozens of countries including China, and northern Kosovo's ethnic Serbs reject the country's independence and look to Belgrade for authority. In April, local elections in this part of northern Kosovo saw ethnic Serbs boycott the polls and voter turnout of only 3.5%, which allowed ethnic Albanian candidates to take office. This led to violent clashes between Serb protesters and NATO peacekeepers after Pristina dispatched security forces to ensure newly-elected ethnic Albanian officials could assume office.
#foreignaffairs
National Review: The Corner: The U.S.–Taiwan Trade Deal Is a Good Start
The U.S. has signed a new trade deal with Taiwan, the first under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative for 21st Century Trade. The deal has been hailed as the most comprehensive between the two countries since 1979, but Chinese officials reacted harshly to the agreement, accusing the U.S. of violating agreements on the status of Taiwan. Despite the reaction, the U.S. is moving forward with the deal, which is a sign of its commitment to Taiwan and is seen as essential to the national security of the United States and the preservation of freedom and democracy in Asia.
Fox News: Israeli shooting leaves 3-year-old Palestinian boy critically injured in West Bank
A Palestinian toddler has been critically wounded in West Bank by Israeli fire; the Israeli military said the shooting was unintentional. Nearly 120 Palestinians have been killed in the occupied West Bank this year, with at least 21 Israelis killed by Palestinian attacks. Palestinians seek control of these territories for a future state, but that settlement building is making it increasingly unlikely.
#economy
Forbes: Nasdaq Hits Highest Level Since Last April, Dow On Pace For 2nd-Best Day Of 2023
The Nasdaq Composite rose to a 14-month high, hitting 13,252, largely driven by gains from mega-cap companies generating the biggest buzz in Artificial Intelligence. The gains of Nvidia, AMD, Alphabet and Microsoft have all risen more than 40% year-to-date. The S&P and Dow also gained over 1% amid a strong day overall for stocks, fueled by government data revealing a strong labor market.
The Epoch Times: May Jobs Resets Recession Expectations, but Hardens Inflation Expectations
May jobs report shows strong job creation with 339,000 jobs, well above market expectations of 180,000. The unemployment rate rose to 3.7 percent with an increase of 440,000 unemployed persons. Entitlement programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, as well as federally guaranteed student loans, supplemented employment gains in the education and health services sector. Annual real wages declined in May in all categories except for mining and logging, construction, and wholesale trade. The Federal Reserve faces a dilemma with strong jobs and low unemployment contributing to continuing inflation. We expect a rate hike in the June meeting and hope the Fed will increase its sale of assets to remove excess cash from the economy.
Flag And Cross: Frustrated Apple Savings HZenger News Reportedly Consider Closing Accounts On Money Transfer Delays
Apple's high-yield savings account, launched in partnership with Goldman Sachs, is facing issues with customers experiencing difficulties withdrawing their funds. Reports suggest delays of up to 25 days, with funds disappearing from Apple accounts without appearing in the destination accounts. Despite security measures in place, industry experts have found the delays unreasonable and potentially damaging to Apple's reputation. The company's savings account offers a 4.15% interest rate for Apple Card holders, attracting $400 million in deposits within a day of its launch.
#culture
Daily Wire: Daily Wire Co-CEO Praises ‘Best Team In The Business’ After Battle With Twitter Over ‘What Is A Woman?’
The Daily Wire celebrated the one-year anniversary of "What is a Woman?" despite Twitter's cancellation of a deal to stream the documentary and its subsequent restriction of the film's visibility due to "misgendering." After a few hours, Twitter removed the tag restricting the film's visibility, and Elon Musk tweeted it to his 140 million followers. The documentary was watched by people in over 70 countries and scored a 97% rating from audiences.
#history
Fox News: National Donut Day: Fascinating and patriotic history behind this delicious observance
National Donut Day, observed on the first Friday of June, honors the "Donut Lassies" who provided emotional support and baked goods to US soldiers during WWI. The Salvation Army established the day in 1938, and continues to distribute food and support people in need. Many donut shops are offering free donuts with purchase on National Donut Day.
#health
The Epoch Times: US Birthrate Fell Slightly in 2022 After Prior Year Jump
US births declined slightly in 2022 after a 1% rise the previous year. The total of 3,661,220 births represented a decrease of just 0.08%. The birth rate is now consistently below replacement rate and this could threaten societal innovation and increase burdens on the aging population, leading to higher taxes and inflation.
#crime
Fox News: Pennsylvania man accused of child murders wore GPS monitor from prior shootings during crime, prosecutor says
A man out on bail for prior shootings faces three murder charges for killing three people, including two young boys and a teenager. The incident occurred in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, where Alex Torres-Santos, 22, and an accomplice opened fire on a teenager and two children. The authorities found the second suspect hiding in a neighboring apartment with a rifle, Torres-Santos had a duffel bag containing his driver’s license, a digital drug scale, and cocaine residue. They all face three counts of homicide and conspiracy to commit criminal homicide.
Fox News: Tennessee police officer wounded, suspect shot in exchange of gunfire
Tennessee police officer wounded in shooting, suspect shot by officers later. Officer in critical condition, suspect taken to hospital.
Fox News: Miami cop, pregnant woman assaulted man they were both dating: police
A cop and a pregnant woman beat up a man they were both dating after discovering it at a sports bar. The Miami-Dade Police Officer, Anna Perez, was suspended with pay and charged with battery. Her pregnant romantic rival, Mila Zuloaga, was taken to the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Special Victim’s Bureau. They were protesting the victim's infidelity.
Fox News: Appeals Court invalidates death sentence based on false testimony, paving way for potential retrial
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the death sentence of Colin Dickey, who was convicted of double murder in Fresno in 1988. The ruling stated that prosecutors knowingly used false testimony by a key witness. Colin Dickey remains in prison and prosecutors may decide to retry him for murder.
#sports
Fox News: LSU star Angel Reese makes appearance in Latto, Cardi B music video
Angel Reese, LSU women's basketball star and Most Outstanding Player of 2023 women's tournament, visited the White House with her team to celebrate their NCAA championship victory. Reese also made a cameo in a music video for hip-hop artist Latto. Cardi B, featured on the song, dropped an LSU basketball reference in her verse. Reese's popularity on social media has also increased over the past couple of months, with her Instagram account now boasting more than 2 million followers. Reese is set to return to Baton Rouge to play next season.
#outdoors
Fox News: Rain brings hope in battling wildfire in Nova Scotia as evacuations continue
Rain showers over the weekend bring hopeful prospects to control the largest wildfire ever recorded in Nova Scotia. The wildfire led to air quality warnings being issued as far as Virginia and Maryland. The Barrington Lake fire is the largest with 75 square miles burned in Shelburne County. The wet weather will be set to continue from Friday into next week. The fires have forced over 5,000 people from their homes, and 200 structures, including 151 houses, have been consumed by the fire in suburban Halifax. No injuries or missing people have been reported in that fire, and officials are hopeful they can get the fires under control.
#other
Fox News: Arizona imposes restrictions on new housing development amidst water supply concern
Governor Katie Hobbs announced that Arizona will not approve new housing construction in rapidly growing areas of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater. The restrictions will require developers to find alternative water sources, such as surface or recycled water, to proceed with construction in affected areas.
Forbes: ‘Diablo 4’ Is Live Now In Early Access — Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Diablo IV, the latest entry in Blizzard's action-RPG series, is set for release on June 5th/6th after a short Early Access period for those who pre-ordered the game's Digital Deluxe or Ultimate Edition. Players will be able to choose from one of five classes, with more to be added later, and the game will operate as a "live-service" title with new content being released across seasons. The game is receiving positive reviews at launch, with critics lauding its dark, grimdark fantasy roots.
Blizzard has managed to pull off a near-perfect launch for Diablo IV, avoiding the kinds of issues that plagued other big online game launches such as server crashes and technical glitches. However, some PlayStation players have faced the issue of being unable to play the game despite having purchased it due to a licensing error that can be resolved by purchasing in-game currency from the PlayStation Store. The game is set to launch globally on June 5th/6th and is receiving positive reviews from critics.