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2 Jun 2023
#politics
The Epoch Times: Zhang Youxia, Xi Jinping's Ally in the Chinese Military
Zhang Youxia has played a critical role in helping Chinese leader Xi Jinping control the military and stabilize the situation. Zhang's father was a general in the Chinese Communist Party's military arm and was inseparable from Mao Zedong as his bodyguard during the war. Zhang and Xi have a deep personal relationship. Zhang's support has underpinned Xi's rule, with Zhang leading a team to remove several key officials within the security bureau. Zhang quickly took a stand at a critical moment and helped Xi stabilize the situation when rumors of a coup d'état were spreading. Zhang's continuation in key positions indicates that Taiwan Straits are undoubtedly in a deep crisis.
Daily Wire: Riley Gaines Endorses DeSantis For President: ‘It’s The Right Thing For Women’
Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines, who was forced to compete against trans-identifying male swimmer Lia Thomas in the 2022 NCAA Championships, endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for president during an interview this week. Gaines argued that the Biden administration is actively discriminating against women and girls “systematically” throughout the U.S. and that DeSantis's leadership has been crucial in rooting out the radical ideology that’s driving this insanity. She announced her official endorsement of DeSantis as president.
The Right Scoop: Riley Gaines announces she will be on stage tonight at DeSantis rally in South Carolina
Riley Gaines endorses Governor DeSantis in Republican Primary, citing his record in fighting transgender invasion into women's sports. She will attend DeSantis rally in Greenville with South Carolina Rep. Ashley Trantham.
The Right Scoop: Debt Ceiling deal passes the Senate but 31 Republicans voted against it and here are their names
The debt ceiling deal passed the Senate with zero amendments thanks to Kevin McCarthy's negotiation with Biden. More Democrats than Republicans voted in favor of the deal, with only 31 Republicans voting against it. A speech from Biden is expected today.
Fox News: Lawmakers demand answers from DHS about funding school program linking GOP, Christians to Nazis
Congressman Andy Biggs and 15 House Republican co-signers wrote a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing DHS of targeting conservative Americans and funding a university programme which lumps Christian, conservative groups, and the Republican party into the same category as Nazis. The university programme, PREVENTS-OH, was awarded $352,109 by DHS to fight domestic violence extremism and hate movements. The programme has been criticized for linking right-wing groups to neo-Nazism and other extremist movements.
The Epoch Times: Kari Lake Announces Appeal in Election Lawsuit, Says They 'Now Have the Video'
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has filed an appeal in her lawsuit against Maricopa County, in efforts to challenge the 2022 election results. Lake alleges misconduct in Maricopa County, and that her lawyers now have video evidence to support these claims. The Republican candidate has also suggested that she may take the case to the US Supreme Court, while Maricopa County officials have rejected her claims, maintaining that all voters were able to cast their ballots and have them counted on Election Day.
The New American: Why Democrats Dominate the Cities
Democrats' dominance in major US cities did not happen overnight and was not always the case. Originally the party of southern and western farmers, Democrats expanded their voter base through deliberate efforts to court the urban vote. While Republicans once held immense influence in cities like Philadelphia and Chicago, their opposition to organized labor opened the door for Democrats to embrace urban workers and form a powerful coalition including southerners, farmers, western populists, and urban workers. This New Deal Coalition gave Democrats control of both houses of Congress for all but four years from 1932-1980. However, the coalition ultimately broke up as Democrats found themselves embracing black urban workers and the Civil Rights movement caused the southern white vote to shift to Republicans. If Republicans want to break the blue wall, they must renew their emphasis on working and middle-class voters.
#society
The American Spectator: Asexual Lingerie Model Is on Mission to Prove Identity Wasn’t Made Up on Tumblr
The NYC Pride March will have an asexual activist as one of its grand marshals. Yasmin Benoit, an English lingerie model, is spreading awareness about asexuality. Her inclusion demonstrates the growing trend in the LGBTQ movement to celebrate all sexual expression outside of marriage between a man and a woman.
The Federalist Papers: Biden Admin Ignores Pleas from Native Americans, Imposes 20-Year Ban on Oil and Gas Leasing Near Indigenous Site
Deb Haaland, the Interior Secretary, has finalized a 20-year ban on new oil and gas leasing near a culturally significant site in New Mexico, despite opposition from Native Americans in the region. The ban withdraws around 336,404 acres of public lands from mineral leasing near the site, which is considered sacred by many Native Americans. The Navajo Nation and local officials oppose the decision, stating that it would have a detrimental economic effect on tribal members and reduce the value of Indian-owned allocations.
Red State: 71 Percent of Voters Believe There Are Only Two Genders — Disney, Bud Light, Target Hardest Hit
A new survey found a majority of American adults, including 57% who strongly agree, believe there are only two genders and that transition surgery for minors should be banned by law. Despite this, some corporations continue to embrace transgender ideology, leading to financial loss, such as Target experiencing a $13 billion market capitalization loss in less than two weeks after releasing its Pride Month merchandise. Bud Light, whose sales are down nearly 30% due to its partnership with a TikTok influencer who pretends to be a teenage girl, is sponsoring three Gay Pride events, including one with Planned Parenthood and Cincinnati Children's Hospital that medically transitions minors.
Daily Wire: Ben Shapiro Praises Musk For Keeping Free-Speech Pledge After ‘What Is A Woman?’ Is Restored
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey admitted fault after the social media platform censored Matt Walsh's documentary "What is a Woman?", labeling it as "hateful conduct" due to so-called "misgendering." However, Elon Musk stepped in to rectify the situation by tweeting about the documentary to his 140 million followers, allowing visibility limits to be removed. The Daily Wire's former editor Ben Shapiro thanked Musk for keeping Twitter an open platform, having previously called out Twitter and Musk to take action and back up their commitments to free speech principle.
The Federalist Papers: Glamour Magazine Cover Sparks Outrage: Features Pregnant Transgender Man
Glamour U.K.’s June issue features a topless pregnant transgender man, Logan Brown, on its cover. The digital issue of British Glamour Magazine was released in celebration of Pride Month and showcases Brown wearing a painted-on suit, proudly displaying a large baby bump. Brown and his partner, Bailey J Mills, a non-binary drag performer, claim they were subjected to online transphobia when commenters repeatedly claimed that “men can’t get pregnant.”
#war
The Epoch Times: Russia Says 2 Killed After Ukraine Shelled Border Regions
Two people were killed and four others injured after Ukraine shelled a town near the border, according to the governor of Russia's Belgorod region. Shelling had struck Maslova Pristan, and shell fragments had hit passing cars, killing two women. In another message, the governor said two more people had been injured and an industrial facility had caught fire after shelling in Shebekino, which also suffered a cross-border incursion and heavy bombardment. The Bryansk region reported four homes had been damaged by shelling, neighboring Kursk region said some buildings had been damaged in an overnight drone attack, and long-range drones hit two towns in the Smolensk region.
#foreignaffairs
The Epoch Times: US Seeks Nuclear Talks with Russia, China ‘Without Preconditions’: Sullivan
The US seeks nuclear negotiations with Russia and China without preconditions to prevent a new nuclear arms race and nuclear conflict while holding Russia and China accountable for any nuclear aggression or noncompliance with international rules and norms. The US has suspended the exchange of some nuclear data with Russia to maintain reciprocity and upheld the principle of reciprocity. The US remains committed to working with Russia to responsibly manage nuclear issues, but will seek to “negotiate arms control from a position of strength and confidence” while focusing on developing new conventional capabilities to boost deterrence instead of numerically superior arsenal. The US also committed to bringing China to the table, remaining open to dialogue without preconditions, and holding China accountable for its actions, even if China has not been transparent, willing to talk, willing to share, or willing to join any sort of multilateral arrangement.
National Review: The Corner: Persian Gulf States to Form Joint Navy in Coordination with China
China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman plan to create a joint navy to protect security in the Persian Gulf. The move comes after China, Iran, and Russia conducted joint naval drills earlier this year. The alliance may help China access oil and spread U.S. resources thin, but it could also mean snubbing the U.S. and creating regional instability.
Fox News: At least 9 killed in eastern Congo's latest extremist rebel attack
Extremist rebels in eastern Congo killed at least nine people in a knife and gun attack, with many homes looted and civilians taken from their homes. The rebel organization responsible is believed to have ties to the Islamic State group.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been in a state of conflict for decades, with over 120 armed groups fighting for control of land and valuable mineral mines. Since April 2020, attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces have killed over 370 people, and the group has abducted several hundred people, including children.
Fox News: UN Security Council renews EU's authority to inspect vessels for arms violations in Libya
The U.N. Security Council renewed EU's authorization to inspect vessels off Libya's coast suspected of violating the arms embargo. The resolution claims terrorist activity is a major threat to peace. Russia abstained stating the EU mission has been ineffective. Operation Irini has boarded 25 suspect vessels and seized cargo that violated the embargo three times. It has investigated 8,958 merchant vessels and 1,146 suspect flights. The authorization can be extended to other countries and regional organizations. At least nine died in Congo's latest extremist attack.
Flag And Cross: Ahlam Tamimi's 16th Victim
Chana Nachenberg, the 16th victim of the 2001 Sbarro pizza restaurant suicide bombing in Jerusalem, has died after being in a coma for 22 years. Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Fatah, and other Palestinian factions carried out the bombing, but justice has not been served as the terrorists' accomplice, Ahlam Tamimi, was released in 2011 and has evaded extradition to the US, where she is wanted for the murder of American citizen Malki Roth. Israel is reluctant to press Jordan for Tamimi's re-arrest after it was already released, while the US does not want to further challenge Jordan's position, which is seen as a key strategic partner in the Middle East.
#economy
Forbes: Chase Bank Says Customers Seeing Duplicate Fees And Transactions
Customers of Chase Bank are experiencing duplicate fees and transactions on their checking accounts, with the bank working to reverse any duplicates and adjust fees as needed. The source of the glitch is currently unknown.
#military
The Epoch Times: At Comfort Farms, Veterans Find Healing and Connection on an Unlikely New 'Battleground'
In 2013, veteran Jonathan Jackson nearly became a statistic, contemplating suicide after suffering serious physical and psychological trauma during his six tours of duty. He founded nonprofit STAG Vets, and then Comfort Farms, a 35-acre farm in Georgia named after his friend who was killed in action. Focusing on livestock and vegetable farming, the farm provides veterans with an “Acute Veterans Crisis Agriculture Center,” using farming to connect and heal veterans and enable them to find a renewed sense of purpose, driving them toward success. Comfort Farm's covert curriculum is designed to help its veterans to reconnect, building bridges back to civilian life and self-discovery.
#culture
Daily Wire: How To Watch The Uncensored Version Of “What Is A Woman?” For Free
Twitter initially vowed to censor a Daily Wire documentary “What is a Woman?” with only a custom landing page, but later allowed the film to stream without significant restrictions after criticism from CEO Jeremy Boreing in a Twitter thread, including an allegation of hateful content because it contained two instances of “misgendering.” The film later received a surprise endorsement from Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, who tweeted: “Every parent should watch this.” Despite Musk’s tweet, and with the resignations of two Twitter employees, there was a delay in the documentary being made available until changes were promised by Musk, that it would now not be recommended to non-followers and no advertising would be placed next to it. It is being seen by some as a win for freedom of speech.
Fox News: Cynthia Weil, Grammy-winning 'You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling' songwriter, dead at 82
Legendary songwriter Cynthia Weil, who co-wrote hits like "You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling" and "On Broadway" has died at the age of 82. Her decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann produced dozens of other hit songs like "Walking in the Rain" and "Don't Know Much." The cause of her death remains unknown.
#education
Fox News: California teacher put on leave after being seen on camera directing students where to find sex toys
A California high school teacher is on leave over a video discussing male sex toys, pleasurable gay sex and prostate stimulation.
#crime
The Epoch Times: FBI Contractor Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
FBI contractor Brett Janes has been arrested for paying a minor to play strip games over the internet and engage in sexual acts. Janes faces at least 15 years in prison for violating 18 U.S. Code § 2251. Janes contacted nearly a dozen other minor boys and enticed them to produce and send child pornography to him and to strip while on video calls under the guise of playing online games. Discord provided messages between the boys and Janes after receiving a subpoena.
Fox News: Man who shot Tennessee officer dies in hospital after confrontation, officer recovering
An armed auto burglary suspect shot and wounded a police detective in Tennessee during a pursuit. The suspect, Delama Casimir, was later killed in a hospital after surgery, while the officer, Donovan Coble, is expected to recover. The incident occurred after police received a report of an armed man breaking into cars in a parking lot near the airport for travellers.
Fox News: Video shows Florida car thief abandoning 2-year-old child
A suspect stole a car with a 2-year-old in the backseat while the child's mother was briefly inside a nearby relative's house. The suspect abandoned the child on the side of the road before leaving with the stolen vehicle. The child was unharmed and returned to their family thanks to a good Samaritan, while the suspect and vehicle remain on the run.
The Blaze: Teens arrested after eating town's prized swan and kidnapping its babies from protected pond: Police
Three teens in upstate New York killed and ate a town's mother swan while also stealing her babies on Memorial Day. Police later found and rescued the cygnets and charged the teens with grand larceny, criminal trespass, and conspiracy.
#sports
Forbes: MLB Wins Court Hearing Against Diamond Sports Group
This week a court ruling stated that Diamond Sports Group must pay the full contracted amount to four baseball teams for the 2023 season, after delaying payment. The subsidiary of Sinclair, which operates Bally Sports, the US's largest regional sports network, stated that the current business model for RSNs is no longer financially viable due to cord cutting and direct-to-consumer streaming. MLB has taken over the distribution and production of San Diego Padres games after the sports group's default.
Fox News: Billy Horschel breaks down after shooting 84 at Memorial Tournament, admits confidence is at all-time low
PGA Tour winner Billy Horschel struggles at Memorial Tournament, shooting an 84 in the first round. Horschel, the defending champion, gave an emotional post-round interview noting his low confidence in his golf career.
#science
The Epoch Times: Scientists Expand Search for Signs of Intelligent Alien Life
Scientists are searching for extraterrestrial civilizations by focusing on a different signal type that could enable advanced civilizations to communicate across the vast distances of interstellar space. Wideband pulsating signals are being monitored for repetitive patterns across a few kilohertz. Cornell University graduate student Akshay Suresh said that the signals searched in their work would belong to the category of deliberate “we are here” type beacons from alien worlds, which could include using such transmissions to communicate key events, such as preparations for interstellar migration. The ground-based telescope and initiative is a collaboration between Cornell; the SETI Institute; and Breakthrough Listen, a $100m initiative to search for advanced extraterrestrial life.
#outdoors
Flag And Cross: Watch These Elephants Enjoy Their First Swim Of The Summer
Four female Asian elephants at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire enjoyed their first swim of the summer in Drakeloe Lake, followed by a dust bath to keep their skin healthy. The elephants, Yu-Zin, Chandrika, Damini and Tarli, roam around 500 acres of private woodland in the Woburn estate. Drakeloe Lake is part of their stomping ground, and the group use it as their own private swimming pool during warmer months.
The Epoch Times: Nearly 700 More International Firefighters Coming to Canada to Help Battle Fires
International firefighters arrive in Canada to help with severe wildfires, with almost 700 firefighters from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the United States being sent to Alberta and Nova Scotia which are battling multiple severe fires. This fire season has seen an unprecedented number of big and uncontrolled fires and an unusually severe start, with 214 fires burning and 93 of them currently out of control.
Field & Stream: The 50 Best Fishing Lures of All Time
In the world of fishing, new lures are constantly being developed and marketed. While classics like the Rapala Original Floating Minnow remain effective, focusing only on longevity does not do the sport justice. To create a list of the best fishing lures, both new and old were considered. The Berkley Gulp! Minnow, Bucktail Jig, Eppinger Dardevle Spoon, Heddon Super Spook, Johnson Original Beetle Spin, Johnson Silver Minnow, Keitech Swing Impact, and Mann’s Little George Spoon made the cut. Each has unique features that make them effective for different types of fishing.
#technology
Flag And Cross: Stanford Scientists Develop Self-healing Synthetic Skin For Robots
Scientists at Stanford University have created a Terminator-style synthetic skin for robots that can heal itself and has a human-like sense of touch. The skin is comprised of multiple layers, each of which can realign and heal itself automatically, leading to multi-functional layers that can sense pressure, tension and temperature. The development is seen as an important step towards the creation of more realistic sexbots, which could have human-like skin. Scientists believe the innovation could help increase the acceptance of robots in the home and in the workplace, as it could help put human beings more at ease around them.
#other
Forbes: Does ‘Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse’ Have A Post-Credits Scene?
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse doesn't have any mid-credits or post-credits scenes. The film wants audiences to focus on its ending rather than a jokey extra scene or some teaser.