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America First News
22 Jun 2023
#politics
The Federalist: Where Is Kristi Noem As Her Sponsors Take Over Residents' Land?
Summit Carbon Solutions is constructing a pipeline which will span more than 2,000 miles across the upper midwestern plains to extract CO2 emissions from midwestern ethanol plants using carbon sequestration, a process that involves injecting liquified gasses deep underground in North Dakota. The pipeline’s encroachment on private land has led to litigation by more than 100 South Dakota landowners across nine counties in the state, who claim the pipeline infringes on their property - with surveyors from the company reportedly showing up on land while lawsuits remain pending. Eminent domain laws are being exploited by Summit Carbon Solutions to strip landowners of their rights.
South Dakota's rural residents are objecting to the carbon capture pipeline - with farmers claiming the pipeline's proposed route will bulldoze trees and prevent crops from growing. Despite this, Governor Kristi Noem has remained silent on the issue and Summit Carbon Solutions is pushing ahead with intrusive inspections, reportedly accompanied by armed personnel, and utilising the controversial process of eminent domain to buy land rights. Landowners are organising protests, calling out the use of the carbon sequestration technique and insisting that there are risk-free alternatives to storing carbon underground that do not infringe on their land rights.
Spectator USA: Trump has the right to remain silent, but not the ability
The Hunter Biden scandal refuses to go away, despite the Biden White House's hope that it would. Republicans continue to investigate the millions of dollars from China that Hunter Biden has raked in, which the media dismisses with a double standard approach, as evidenced by the recent ProPublica campaign against Supreme Court justices. While the story may have faded away had 2022 midterms gone differently and Democrats had wanted to push Biden out, for now they need him to hold on because there is too much risk that anyone else could lose to Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump granted an extended interview about his campaign and his case but talked around the issue. There were moments of interest in his response to the question of criminal justice reform and his thoughts on winning female independent swing voter. Also, there was a montage of cabinet members and high-ranking staffers who are opposing Trump, highlighting the difficulty he will have once he returns to office to have the best people in critical roles.
The Babylon Bee: Biden Dons Feathered Headdress To Welcome Indian Prime Minister
President Biden wore a ceremonial headdress and performed a rain dance to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official state visit. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss important matters including casino taxes and the dwindling number of buffalo. Biden also requested an Indian chief name and offered to take Modi to an Atlanta Braves game.
Newsbusters: NBC Decries GOP Making Hunter's Issues 'Pestering Political Problem' for Joe
NBC's Today show aired a report on how Republicans are still pursuing investigations into Hunter Biden's business deals despite his plea deal with the Department of Justice. Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles criticized Republican lawmakers for focusing on the Biden family's possible misdeeds, arguing that their probes have so far only revealed accusations but little hard evidence. Nobles also played a soundbite from Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff, who dismissed Republican censure as an attempt to deflect attention from former President Trump. The report downplayed the findings of former Special Counsel John Durham's probe into the origins of the Russia Collusion Hoax, which backed up the inspector general's report on FBI misconduct.
The Blaze: 'You need an F-16': Biden mocks Second Amendment supporters weary of a tyrannical government
Joe Biden claimed that Second Amendment supporters would need fighter jets instead of AR-15 rifles to challenge the government at a campaign event in California. Biden made several false claims about the National Rifle Association having "overwhelming power" and that the Second Amendment does not explicitly state that you can own any weapon you want. However, Biden's statements have been fact-checked and proven to be untrue. He also dismissed the argument that a populace without arms is subjected to government tyranny, stating that guns don't matter because the government has fighter jets.
Red State: The Pulitzer Prize Dis-Honors: Racist Trees, Cars Fighting Intolerance, and Other Media Failures This Week
The press handles Biden family scandals differently than they did with the previous administration. Peter Baker of New York Times sympathetically focuses on Joe Biden's struggles with his son's issues.
Fox News: Schiff gloats on 'The View' about censure: 'I'm doing pretty damn well'
Rep. Adam Schiff gloats about his censure on "The View", saying he's "doing pretty damn well" and that Republicans go after people they consider threats to their efforts to move the country in an authoritarian direction. Schiff also denounces the recent Durham report as flawed. Co-host Joy Behar asks why he was censured but Rep. George Santos wasn't. Schiff says this is because the "crazies" are running the House of Representatives now and that his censure "tears down the House of Representatives."
#society
National Review: The Corner: Randi Weingarten Tackles American National Security
The American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten has been appointed to a DHS council on emergency management and preparedness measures in American schools. Weingarten has demonstrated foresight and vigilance in guarding against threats to America’s schoolchildren and the nation as a whole. She has denounced White supremacists as the gravest terror threat to the United States and made the case for climate change as one of the foremost readiness challenges faced by the armed forces.
#war
Fox News: Israel demolishes alleged Palestinian attacker's home in volatile occupied West Bank
Israeli troops demolish the home of a Palestinian suspected of killing an Israeli soldier, as violence in the West Bank continues to surge. This comes after an Israeli airstrike killed three Palestinian militants near Jenin, and Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in retaliation for the killing of four Israelis. The region has seen long-standing violence, with at least 135 Palestinians and 26 Israeli deaths so far this year.
#foreignaffairs
Fox News: US Coast Guard ship sailed through the Taiwan Strait a day after Blinken's China visit
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter made a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait, with the U.S. Navy stating that it was exercising its right to "high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight” in accordance with international law. China dismissed the passage as “public hype” and its coast guard vessels stayed with the U.S. cutter throughout. With China claiming the strait is part of its exclusive economic zone, the U.S. and its allies regularly sail through the passage asserting that the waters are international.
China’s assertiveness and military activities in and around Taiwan have increased over the past few months, which the U.S. has decried. It comes amidst concerns from the international community regarding Beijing’s human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang province and its clamping-down on Hong Kong’s freedoms. China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and has stated its intent to takeover the island by force if necessary, with Taiwan reporting daily activities by Chinese military vessels and aircraft in the area.
American Thinker: Putin sticks it to Joe Biden in detained WSJ reporter case
Russian journalist Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, has had his appeal for release on espionage charges rejected and will remain in custody until late August. This hardball move is seen as a way for Putin to keep Western reporters out of Russia and make things difficult for Joe Biden. The Biden administration has limited options to free Gershkovich, and dropping sanctions could increase funding for extending the Ukrainian war. Biden's weakness in foreign policy has led to this situation, and only a Trump re-election may end this hostage situation.
#economy
Forbes: MLB’s Takeover Of San Diego Padres Games Was Seamless, More Will Come
MLB's takeover of San Diego Padres games from Bally Sports was successful, which was led by Billy Chambers- the MLB's first executive VP of local media. Bally Sports defaulted on payment, causing MLB to produce and distribute Padres games just in 24 hours. Chambers led a four-person team to partner with companies for production and distribution, and they had anticipated the need for such a strategy to be put in place. The first game of the new distribution model averaged just under 60,000 households, increasing 15%, and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expects more changeovers this season.
PwC’s latest annual report forecasted that only 49.9 million or 38% of all U.S. households will have a Pay-TV subscription by 2027, indicating a bleak future for RSN's revenue sources from subscriber fees and advertisers. The MLB will continue to produce and distribute live games to many fans in other markets while RSN's continue to lose revenue. The recent transition executed by MLB has received positive responses from the direct-to-consumer side of the business, and other ball clubs may follow suit. Payment from Bally Sports is due to very few teams in the coming months, but it is uncertain if they will be able to pay.
The Epoch Times: Should You Offer a 401(k) Match to Your Employees? Here Are 3 Things You Must Consider
Offering a 401(k) matching program is a cost-effective way to boost employee loyalty and retention, and promote retirement savings. Companies like Amazon and Apple match up to 50 percent of employee contributions, but employers should consider their budget and cash flow when deciding how much to match and how often. It’s also important to communicate the value of the benefit to employees and consider alternative options like profit-sharing contributions if a matching program is not feasible.
When deciding whether to offer a 401(k) matching program, employers should consider how it will affect recruitment and retention efforts, as well as their cash flow and predictable business growth and expenses. They should also assess whether now is the right time to start matching and consider alternative options like profit-sharing contributions. Ultimately, the value of the employee benefit is determined by the employees themselves, so employers should take the time to review all their options before making a decision.
The Epoch Times: New Zealand Prime Minister Disagrees With Biden's Assessment Xi is a Dictator
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins denies calling Chinese leader Xi Jinping a “dictator” ahead of his visit to China with a business delegation to boost New Zealand's economy, which has been struck by a recession. Hipkins confirmed China is a critical part of New Zealand's economic recovery since it represents almost one-quarter of the country's exports, was a significant source of international students and previously the second biggest source of tourists. When first announcing his trip, Hipkins denied that New Zealand was putting all its eggs in one basket, saying the country had made efforts to advance free trade agreements with the EU, UK, and other trade partnerships.
The Epoch Times: Hong Kong Drops to 7th Place in World Competitiveness Rankings 2023, Dropping From 1st Place in 2017
Hong Kong has slipped two places to rank seventh in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2023, due to a decline in its economic performance ranking. Denmark remains in first place for the second year running, with Singapore fourth and Taiwan sixth, one spot ahead of Hong Kong. The city ranks second in “government efficiency” and is in the top five in numerous other sub-factors, but its poor performance in the “employment” and “local economy” categories is concerning experts. The high cost of living in Hong Kong is also seen as a deterrent to foreign businesses.
Forbes: Ford Gets $9.2 Billion Loan To Expand Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
The Department of Energy is giving a $9.2 billion loan to BlueOval SK, Ford’s electric vehicle joint venture with SK On, to produce batteries for Ford and Lincoln EVs in three factories in the US. Ford announced plans to make two million electric vehicles by 2026 and reduce its EV spend for half of total volume by 2030. The loan is President Biden’s effort to bring in more domestic manufacturing in the sustainable technology industry. The Inflation Reduction Act allows clean energy project financing and consumer tax credits for electric vehicle buyers. Ford is second after Tesla for electric vehicle sales in the US with 132,000 EVs produced in 2022.
#health
The Epoch Times: NS Rolls out $10K Incentive for Doctors to Take on Sickest Patients From Wait List
Nova Scotia offers doctors $10,000 to take 50 patients off the province’s wait list for family physicians. The wait list has about 150,000 people seeking primary care. The government will prioritize those with the most pressing medical needs.
The Epoch Times: Federal Agency Issues Advisory on Symptoms Linked to 'Long COVID'
The US Department of Health and Human Services warns about mental health symptoms linked to “long COVID,” including fatigue, headaches, sleep problems, coughing, and cognitive impairment. Dr. Marty Makary believes that long COVID has been exaggerated in a bid to “scare low-risk Americans.” HHS found that about 10 percent of all people who have previously come down with COVID-19 have suffered at least one symptom of long COVID.
#crime
Fox News: Former Australian priest convicted of child sex abuse pleads guilty to 72nd victim
Gerald Ridsdale, a former Roman Catholic priest in Australia, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy in 1987, becoming his 193rd conviction for child sex abuse. He is serving a 39-year sentence for abusing children between 1961 and 1988 and has been in prison since 1994. Ridsdale's sentence has been extended seven times as additional victims come forward. His frequent relocations were found to be evidence of the church covering up his crimes. Cardinal George Pell, who became the third-highest ranking cleric in the Vatican in 2014, knew Ridsdale had been sexually abusing children years before his arrest, according to a government inquiry into child sex abuse.
The New American: Tulsa Police Chief: It’s OK to Give Up 2A Rights for a Little Security - The New American
Tulsa police chief Franklin thinks some gun regulation is needed, despite being a Second Amendment supporter. He is willing to give up some freedom for a safer community, including a pause before purchasing firearms to allow for thorough background checks. He also supports regulation of purchasing high-powered weapons.
Fox News: Honduras faces horrific aftermath of massacre at women's prison, sparking calls for prison system reform
A riot at a women's prison in Tamara, Honduras, led to the brutal murder of 46 women by inmates affiliated with the Barrio 18 street gang. The violence has sparked calls for prison system reform in Honduras, including the possibility of adopting neighboring El Salvador's zero-tolerance, military-controlled prisons. However, concerns have been raised about the potential human rights violations that could come with such an approach.
Fox News: Widow of slain Haitian president files lawsuit in Florida against accused assassins
A lawsuit has been filed in Florida by the widow of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, seeking unspecified damages against the accused assassins. Lawyers representing Martine Moïse aim to hold the defendants responsible for the president’s death and are calling for more transparency regarding Haitian government seizures of the family’s personal assets. More than 40 people have been arrested and 11 suspects continue to be held in U.S. federal prison, but it is believed that additional conspirators remain unidentified.
PJ Media: Four Children Rescued From Drag, Drugs and Sex Party in Squalid Boston Apartment (Oh, Yeah—There Was a Dead Guy There, too)
Four frightened children were rescued from a squalid apartment in Boston where they were found with drug paraphernalia and "appeared to be male" adults. The relationship between the children and adults is unknown.
The apartment had hoarding, uncleanliness, sex toys, and drug paraphernalia strewn around before emergency responders found the children in a back bedroom. The quick response of Boston firefighters saved the children's lives.
#sports
The Federalist Papers: Riley Gaines Shows No Mercy Fact-Checking Leftists During Senate LGBT 'Rights' Hearing
Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines defended women's sports in a Senate hearing on LGBTQ+ civil rights. Gaines called out those trampling on the hard work of young girls and women and stated that she just wants everyone to compete where it's fair and safe. She also pointed out that both Serena and Venus Williams lost to the 203rd-ranked male tennis player, and that accommodating men time and time again instead of women is misogyny.
Fox News: Giants defeat Padres to extend win streak to 10 games
The San Francisco Giants defeated the San Diego Padres 4-2, extending their win streak to 10 games. Sean Hjelle pitched four shutout innings of relief, and Joc Pederson and Mike Yastrzemski added RBI singles. The Giants also benefited from an overturned call at home plate in the fifth.
Fox News: UConn coach Dan Hurley agrees to 6-year contract extension
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley signed a new six-year, $31.5 million contract after leading the team to its fifth national championship this past season. The deal includes incentives that could push his compensation above the annual average of $5.25 million. Hurley's previous contract was signed in 2018 and paid him roughly $3 million per season. The salary increases in his new contract will be covered by donations to the Husky Athletic Fund and increased ticket sales revenue.
Fox News: Dodgers sweep Angels as Freddie Freeman takes Shohei Ohtani deep
Dodgers defeat Angels 2-0 for second straight shutout victory in the Freeway Series. Freddie Freeman hit his 14th homer off Shohei Ohtani, and seven relievers combined on a two-hitter. Ohtani pitched seven innings of five-hit ball with two walks and 12 strikeouts.
Fox News: Reds extend winning streak to 11 games with come back over Rockies behind Jake Fraley's tiebreaking home run
The Cincinnati Reds, with their best winning streak in 66 years, beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 with a tie-breaking two-run homer from Jake Fraley in the eighth inning. Rookie pitcher Andrew Abbott allowed three runs in six innings, and the Reds’ bullpen kept a zero score for Colorado after the fourth. The Rockies are on their worst losing streak in eight years.
#science
The Epoch Times: From Lab to Plate: The Future of Cell-Based Seafood
Cell-based seafood is an emerging area of food science where animal cells are grown in a controlled environment to create food made from cultured animal cells. In the United States, a handful of cell-based seafood companies are attempting to create fresh fish species, with some already producing small-scale products. Although lab-grown seafood is being pitched for its use in sushi, no information is available as to how lab-grown seafood products stand up to traditional cooking methods. Consumers can make conscious choices when purchasing wild and farmed seafood to reduce the strain on wild fish populations in oceans, lakes, and rivers.
#outdoors
The Epoch Times: 'Debris Field' Found Missing Titanic Submarine Search, Says US Coast Guard
The US Coast Guard found a debris field near the Titanic's wreckage in their search for the missing OceanGate submarine, raising questions about the missing crew's fate. An underwater vessel located the debris field and the Coast Guard is evaluating the information to determine if it’s connected to the missing sub or if there’s potential for survivors. The search passed the critical 96-hour mark, and the crew’s oxygen supply was estimated to have about a four-day limit when the sub launched Sunday. The search area, expanded to twice the size of Connecticut and in waters more than 2 miles deep, has been complicated by the inability to locate the full-size sub in a needle in a haystack situation.
Field & Stream: The 12 Best Boating Accessories for Summer 2023
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National Review: Coast Guard Discovers Debris Field Near Titanic in Potential Breakthrough for Sub Search
Coast Guard found debris near Titanic wreckage site that may provide insight on the missing submarine carrying five passengers
#technology
Red State: From Cagey Exchanges to MMA: Zuckerberg and Musk to Take Rivalry to the Octagon
Technology moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are in talks of a possible "cage fight"; the prospect of a physical altercation between the two came up during a spat regarding Meta's proposed Twitter rival, Project 92. The challenge was instigated by Musk, with Zuckerberg responding with the phrase "send me the location". Although it remains unclear whether a match will take place, both men have previously argued over varying topics such as artificial intelligence.
Daily Wire: Musk Vs. Zuckerberg: Tech Titans Prepare For ‘Cage Match’ After Musk Challenge
In a Twitter showdown, Elon Musk challenged Mark Zuckerberg to a cage match after reports of a potential Twitter rival backed by Zuckerberg emerged. Zuckerberg appeared to accept the challenge on his Instagram story with the words “Send Me Location” over a screenshot of Musk’s challenge. Musk joked about his fighting skills and suggested the location for the showdown would be Vegas Octagon. Zuckerberg, who has previously competed in martial arts competitions, recently won a gold and silver medal in two separate events at the BJJ Tour competition in California.
#other
Fox News: Severe storms in west Texas unleash tornadoes, wind, hail leaving 4 dead
Multiple tornadoes, hurricane-force winds and large hail hit west Texas, killing at least four people and injuring nine others near Matador. The storms caused significant damage, including flattened buildings and power outages. Meteorologists have described the combination of severe weather as rare. Search and rescue efforts are continuing to ensure that nobody is missing, and crews will survey the extent of the damage soon.
Fox News: Former OceanGate tourist calls his 2021 Titanic sub trip a 'kamikaze operation'
The OceanGate Titan submersible, which was on a deep-sea tourist expedition to the Titanic, has been missing for five days. The vessel had five crew members on board, including OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush and French diver and Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet. Arthur Loibl, a former customer, described the experience as "a bit dubious" and a "kamikaze operation". Loibl explained that during his dive in 2021, the sub experienced technical difficulties and lights were turned off to conserve energy during the 2.5-hour descent and ascent, with the only illumination coming from a glow stick.