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America First News
24 Jun 2023
#politics
Breitbart: Exclusive: Anti-Trump Self-Funder Considering Primary Against Jim Banks
Anti-Trump millionaire John Rust is said to be considering a Senate run against Republican Representative Jim Banks in Indiana's GOP nomination, a source has stated. Rust would self-fund the campaign and has been critical of former President Trump, whose endorsement of Banks has secured him substantial support. However, notable Trump supporters, such as Donald Trump Jr and Charlie Kirk, have reaffirmed their support for Banks and warned that a self-funding challenger would be lighting money on fire.
Breitbart: Crowd Goes Wild After N. Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Endorses Trump
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson endorsed Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference, receiving loud applause from the crowd. Robinson praised Trump as a fighter and leader who will take America into a future of freedom. In contrast, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was booed by some members of the crowd after criticizing Trump's lack of leadership during his speech.
#society
The Epoch Times: OC Resident Joins Taco Bell in Effort to Cancel 'Taco Tuesday' Trademark
A movement to free the trademark on "Taco Tuesday" for public use is gaining momentum, with Taco Bell submitting paperwork to cancel it. Wyoming-based chain Taco John's holds the trademark and has sent cease-and-desist letters to businesses using the term. "This is not about asking the trademark holder to stop celebrating Taco Tuesday, we’re asking them to recognize that since their trademark was granted, the term has grown well beyond them," said taco search engine founder Pamela Waitt. Taco Tuesday boosts restaurant revenue by 22-36% and nearly 100,000 US restaurants celebrate it. Taco Bell wants the trademark canceled to make the term free for all.
Breitbart: CEO of Gaming Chat Program Discord *Finally* Admits His Platform Is Filled with Child Exploitation and Grooming
Discord CEO, Jason Citron, has committed to addressing the issue of child exploitation and grooming on the popular gaming chat platform. Discord has been recognized as a troubling vector for groomers and sexual deviants to reach children and teens, with reports of at least 35 child exploitation cases on the site. Citron emphasized the work of the company’s child safety team, which works to prevent exploitation on the site while respecting the privacy of users. The platform's current moderation strategy, which mostly depends on community self-regulation, has come under scrutiny, and AI may be a crucial tool for combating child exploitation.
The Epoch Times: Queensland National Park Returned to Traditional Owners
Waanyi people received Boodjamulla National Park's 79,000 hectares back in their ownership in a ceremony held on June 23. The Boodjamulla National Park located in the most northwest part of Queensland becomes the state's first Aboriginal land national park. The Queensland government and Waanyi corporation entered into an agreement that recognizes the native title rights of Waanyi people.
The Blaze: Cori Bush says labeling 'cisgender' a slur marks 'a blatant attempt to erase trans identities'
Elon Musk declared "cisgender" and "cis" as slurs on Twitter, but Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri pushed back, stating that "cisgender" is not a slur and is used in scientific, legal, medical, and everyday contexts. Musk noted that the words "cis" and "cisgender" are considered slurs on the platform, and repeat harassers of any account will receive temporary suspensions. J.K. Rowling also weighed in on the use of the word, stating that "cis" is ideological language signifying belief in the unfalsifiable concept of gender identity. The selected hashtag for this news is .
#war
Red State: Russia Faces Either a Military Mutiny or Coup D'Etat From Wagner PMC Boss Prigozhin
Russian PMC Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has accused Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and General Valery Gerasimov of genocide, murder, and transferring Russian territory to the enemy. He has called on his followers to punish those who destroyed Russian soldiers and bring justice to the army and the country. The Russian Strategic Special Operations force has occupied the Defense Ministry, and there are reports of Russian army units and Wagner fighters engaging in firefights. No one has come to Prigozhin's St. Petersburg high rise despite rumors of him being there. The Rubicon has been crossed, and the FSB has opened a criminal case against Prigozhin for calling an armed rebellion.
The Epoch Times: Unexpected Lessons in a Combat Zone
In 2004, the law prohibited women from serving in ground combat operations below the brigade level. However, the rules changed overnight when several women got assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/6 ground maneuver elements as female searchers in Afghanistan. The author, a female corpsman, was lost in the sauce and unprepared for field operations, causing her to make mistakes like eating another Marine's jalapeño cheese spread. Going to the bathroom as a female in the field was also challenging, but she learned valuable lessons, like the importance of holding her own and not making things overly hard for anyone else.
#economy
The Epoch Times: Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 23)
Oil prices fell, with benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery dropping to $69.16 a barrel and Brent crude for August delivery at $73.85 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery also fell to $2.52 a gallon. However, gold for August delivery rose to $1,929.60 an ounce. The dollar rose to 143.81 Japanese yen from 143.07 yen, while the euro fell to $1.0891 from $1.0959.
The Epoch Times: Sluggish Recovery Post COVID for Chinese Film Industry
China's movie industry is seeing a slow recovery post-COVID due to censorship, economic woes, and a climate of fear. The Shanghai International Film Festival celebrated a rebound, while the Fresh Wave International Film Festival in Hong Kong highlighted the CCP's censorship. Despite the surge in ticket sales during the Lunar New Year, the movie industry experienced disappointing results in May's Labor Day holiday, and box office revenues in the first half of 2023 only reached 2016 levels, indicating the underwhelming recovery's overall effect.
Economic struggles and high debt levels have made Chinese people more cautious about spending on entertainment, contributing to a slow recovery in recreational spending in the country. State ownership gives China Films access to resources and protection from risks that other film companies lack, giving them an advantage. Investment in China's film industry is shrinking, a policy limiting content producers. Hong Kong's film market is at a low ebb, with a significant brain drain and the flight of top talent to the West, and film production in the city is a delicate balancing act, with filmmakers like Kiwi Chow facing barriers to funding due to China's political requirements.
#military
National Review: The Defense Industry Needs to Get Serious
Raytheon's CEO announced that the company cannot fully decouple from China, citing the country's dominance in rare-earth metals integral to many military technologies. Currently, China accounts for over half of the world's rare-earth mining and 90% of rare-earth processing. The reopening of the Mountain Pass mine in California, the once-largest US supplier of these metals, offers hope, with the facility set to begin rare-earth separations later this year. However, a partial ownership by Chinese company Shenghe Resources creates unnecessary risk to the defense industry if a war breaks out between the US and China. Therefore, both the Pentagon and private contractors must be prepared for a separation from the world economy in the case of a major conflict.
#culture
Forbes: Jacqueline Bisset Continues To Embrace Humility, Style And Substance In Hollywood With ‘Loran And Rose’
Jacqueline Bisset discusses her latest role as a legendary actress in indie drama Loren and Rose and the parallels between herself and her character. She also talks about her classic and timeless style, her loyal fan base in the LGBTQ+ community, and reflects on the 40th anniversary of her movie Class.
The Epoch Times: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Film and Music Sparks Controversy
Resistance towards the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creative fields has increased as Disney faced backlash for employing AI to produce the intro for its new Disney+ Marvel series “Secret Invasion.” Though the series marks the first time AI has been used in mainstream television, critics have expressed concerns over its potential to replace real-life artists. McCartney also faced controversy after revealing that AI helped create a new Beatles song, and then walking back his comments after public speculation. The uses and misuses of AI continue to be debated in the entertainment industry.
#health
Fox News: Director of National Intelligence releases declassified COVID origins report
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a declassified report on the potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19 in response to the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 from Congress.
#crime
Fox News: Las Vegas man gets nearly 30 years for role in St. Paul bar shooting
Devondre Phillips of Las Vegas has been sentenced to almost 29 years in prison for firing the first shots in a mass shooting that left a woman dead and 14 others wounded at a St. Paul bar. Co-conspirator Terry Brown is scheduled to be sentenced in August. Phillips apologized in court for his role in the gunfight, stating that he had lost loved ones to violence himself. The shooting was apparently the result of a dispute over domestic abuse allegations involving Brown and the woman he was dating, whom Phillips described as his cousin.
#sports
Fox News: High-profile NBA agent told teams to not draft client during draft: report
Chris Livingston was selected as the final pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. However, his agent, Rich Paul, reportedly called teams telling them not to pick his client. Livingston had canceled his workouts with seven teams, leading to speculation that a team had promised to draft him, which turned out to be the Milwaukee Bucks. It is unclear why Paul wanted Livingston to drop in the draft.
Breitbart: NCAA Athlete Says AI Scolded Her in Message About Saving Women's Sports
NCAA volleyball player Macy Petty used ChatGPT to write a tweet about transgender women in sports, but the AI program scolded her for promoting exclusion. Petty believes the program is biased and written by left-wing tech giants to push an agenda. The controversy sheds light on the ongoing issue of AI technology and political bias.
Fox News: Former Warriors guard Jordan Poole appears to react to trade by unfollowing ex-teammate Draymond Green
Jordan Poole was traded from the Golden State Warriors to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul. Following the trade, Poole unfollowed former teammate Draymond Green on Instagram, but later still appeared as one of Green's followers. In the past, the two players made headlines when Green threw a punch at Poole during a Warriors practice. Poole pointed to maturity as a key factor in their relationship, as they had to play together in the locker room.
#outdoors
Fox News: Body of NJ senior killed in Washington state avalanche found
Body of third climber killed in avalanche on Colchuck Peak recovered, identified as a 66-year-old man from New Jersey. Two others killed in February avalanche were a Korean citizen and a woman from New York.
#technology
Forbes: Washington State Wants To Mandate Tesla’s Charging Plug For EV Stations—Days After Texas Did The Same
Washington state plans to require EV charging companies to incorporate Tesla's charging plug into their stations if they want to be included in a state electrification initiative. This comes after Texas announced the same requirement earlier this week, in addition to requiring chargers to have a CCS connector for Hyundai, BMW, and Nissan vehicles. Tesla has also struck recent deals with GM, Ford, and Rivian to allow drivers of their vehicles to charge at Tesla stations. The move by Washington and Texas brushes against a $7.5 billion EV charging initiative from the Biden administration that requires the use of combined charging system connectors.