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America First News
8 Jun 2023
#illegals
The Epoch Times: NTD Good Morning (June 8): Air Quality Alerts in US; DeSantis Defends Decision to Fly Illegal Immigrants to ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Smoke from Canada's wildfires is causing health concerns in both Canada and the US. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defends flying illegal immigrants to Democrat-run cities. ( )
The Epoch Times: DeSantis Points Finger at Sanctuary Jurisdictions, Defends Immigration Flights to California
Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Florida’s transport of illegal immigrants to California, blaming sanctuary jurisdictions like California for the immigration crisis. DeSantis criticized the lack of federal action in safeguarding U.S. sovereignty and territorial integrity, specifically targeting sanctuary jurisdictions. He highlighted Florida’s allocation of resources to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary jurisdictions and suggested they should bear the consequences of the ongoing illegal immigration crisis. California Attorney General Rob Bonta characterized the actions as “state-sanctioned kidnapping,” and Governor Gavin Newsom directed critical Twitter posts at DeSantis, calling him a “small, pathetic man” and suggesting the possibility of criminal charges against the state.
#politics
The Federalist: Jim Jordan Demands Interview With FBI Official Co-opted By Dems
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is demanding a transcribed interview with an FBI official who reportedly misled Republican senators to offer Democrats ammunition in a smear campaign regarding Hunter Biden's alleged financial connections with foreign governments and questionable foreign nationals. Jordan gave Bradley Benavides, a former agency official, until the end of the day on June 21 to provide a schedule to the House. Senate investigators accused Hunter Biden of receiving $3.5 million from an ex-Moscow mayor's wife, paying for potentially trafficked prostitutes, and receiving payments from the Chinese that raised concerns about potential crimes that extended to Joe Biden's brother, James.
Liberty Nation: Republican Civil War Over Debt Ceiling Agreement
Eleven conservative Republicans joined Democrats in voting against a rule to bring four bills to the House floor, including gas stove and regulatory reform legislation. The group includes those who opposed the Fiscal Responsibility Act, and they are concerned that recent debt limit deal has violated the fundamental commitments that allowed Kevin McCarthy to assume the Speakership. There is talk of a possible motion to vacate during a call, which would enable House members to force a vote to remove McCarthy as speaker. This highlights growing discontent among Republicans over the country’s finances and the betrayal felt by many once a deal was announced.
Red State: WATCH: James Comey Hilariously Heckled at Book Signing by Owen Shroyer of InfoWars
Controversy erupted at a book promotion event for former FBI Director James Comey in Austin, Texas, as InfoWars host Owen Shroyer heckled Comey, thanking him for illegally investigating Donald Trump and accusing him of covering up Hillary Clinton's crimes. Shroyer's disingenuous celebration of Comey was met with hostility from the audience, who booed him and told him to sit down. Shroyer was approached by a law enforcement officer and took his seat, while the audience continued to express their dissatisfaction. Shroyer had previously been charged and arrested for being at the Capitol on January 6 with fellow InfoWars host Alex Jones.
#society
National Review: The Corner: Buckley, Bernstein, and More
Nordlinger's Impromptus covers a range of topics including the Saudi dictatorship and the PGA Tour, affirmative action, China, and the spelling bee. Readers reach out to Nordlinger over their annoyance with the shouting of "Get in the hole!" on the golf course and musings on William F. Buckley Jr.'s "magnum opus." A reader shares their experience visiting Iowa's Freedom Rocks, which are monuments to veterans painted by Bubba Sorensen.
#economy
Forbes: Walmart Builds New Shopping Channel For Small Businesses
Walmart launches a business platform that caters to small businesses and non-profit organizations. Called Walmart Business, it offers free shipping, analytics, installation, and assembly services, as well as access to a wide array of products from the retailer. Free accounts can be upgraded to Walmart Business (plus) for $98.00, similar to Walmart+ membership. The move is seen as an effort by Walmart to strengthen its competitive position against Amazon and Google in serving small businesses and non-profits in the US.
The Epoch Times: Shares Stall as Bond Markets Reprice Rate Expectations
The unexpected interest rate hike in Canada this week led to a rise in borrowing costs in government bond markets and stalled share markets. Traders are now re-evaluating when and where interest rates are likely to max out in the world’s biggest economies. Markets are now pricing in a 64% chance of the Fed standing pat next week, compared with 78% just a day earlier. Meanwhile, in Asia, Chinese shares and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index had both declined overnight on the back of failing exports data. Turkey's lira also hit a record low after Tayyip Erdogan's government abandoned a tight leash currency strategy.
Forbes: Iraqi Central Bank Ordered To Pay $13 Million In Row Over Unpaid Bills For New HQ
The Central Bank of Iraq has been ordered to pay $13 million to engineering firm Cardno ME over a dispute relating to the construction of its headquarters. The International Chamber of Commerce’s International Court of Arbitration found in favor of Abu Dhabi-based Cardno ME in February, but the decision has only recently been made public. Two Cardno ME employees were subsequently imprisoned, after the Iraqi authorities ceased paying the firm’s invoices.
The Epoch Times: Hong Kong's Special Scheme to Import Labor Sparks Concern
Hong Kong's government plans to increase imported workers, mostly from mainland China, through a special scheme starting June 19. The scheme bypasses an existing supervisory mechanism on labor relations, raising concerns about the dismantling of systems established under British rule and replacing local Hongkongers with mainland Chinese on a large scale. While the government argues that the special scheme provides greater flexibility and streamlining labor importation, labor representatives expressed discontent and accused the government of setting aside the statutory advisory body. The acute labor shortage is due to Hong Kong's aging population and recent massive emigration, resulting in a demand for up to 12,000 imported workers, with further demands to extend the special scheme to other sectors.
The Epoch Times: Oil Rises as Saudi Cut Supports and Focus Turns to Fed
Saudi Arabia's planned cut in crude output and a possible US rate pause boosted oil prices on Thursday despite fears over demand weakness and a global economic slowdown. Brent crude rose 56 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $77.51 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 70 cents, or 1 percent, to $73.23. Economists expect the US Federal Reserve not to raise interest rates at its June 13-14 meeting but a significant minority of analysts expects at least one hike this year. Amid the global unrest over rates, IG market strategist Yeap Jun Rong said: "oil prices have been attempting to recover lately. But it has been a struggle".
#culture
The Epoch Times: The World's Biggest Sand Island, Reverts To Indigenous Name Following Campaign
Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia has officially been renamed K’gari, meaning 'paradise' in the native tongue of the local Butchulla people. The move comes after a long campaign by Indigenous groups who argued that the previous name was a “disrespect” to their people. As the name was restored, more than 19 hectares of land was also transferred to the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation. While some have criticized the move as “virtue signalling”, others have welcomed the change as a step towards reconciliation. K’gari, which is Queensland’s largest and Australia’s sixth-largest island, is a popular destination for domestic and international tourists.
The Epoch Times: Video: Opera singer surprises customers at a restaurant with his impromptu performance
Opera singer Ricardo Marinello surprises restaurant-goers by breaking into song from his table. Marinello and his manager have been capturing people's "real emotions" by filming Marinello sing in restaurants, with the latest being a clip from Rossi in Würselen, Germany. The video has gone viral, and at the time of writing, has over 2 million views. Marinello's mission is to bring opera music to people who wouldn't ordinarily attend an opera, and his performance has led to bookings for concerts and events all over the world, including Times Square in New York City.
The Epoch Times: Painting Dante’s Epic Poem ‘The Divine Comedy’
The National Gallery of Art in Washington is currently hosting an exhibition of 20 artworks inspired by Dante Alighieri's “The Divine Comedy,” accompanied by quotes from the poet's magnum opus. The show features prints and engravings by William Blake, Gustave Doré and Jean-Jacques Feuchère, among others, and delves into different punishments for sins in Dante's nine levels of hell. The exhibition highlights the “cautionary and corrective tales that remain antidotes for our transgressions today,” writes the gallery’s curator of Italian and Spanish paintings, Gretchen Hirschauer. God, divine mysteries and human knowledge accompany Dante through his journey through hell to purgatory and paradise in the epic poem.
#health
Forbes: This Week In XR: Apple Intros Vision Pro, Red 6 And Paradromics BCI Close Rounds, Mira AR Acquired
Apple has unveiled its first virtual reality headset, the Vision Pro, which combines virtual and augmented reality features. The $3,499 product was revealed at the company's annual Worldwide Developer Conference and sparked excitement among early reviewers such as CNet's Scott Stein. However, the company faces a lack of content and needs its ecosystem to grow to keep up with competitors like Facebook's Meta.
Prime Movers Lab has led a $33m funding round for brain-computer interface firm Paradromics, which has developed a device that translates brain signals into speech. The system is aimed at people suffering from conditions such as ALS, spinal cord injury and stroke who have lost their ability to communicate. Paradromics' Connexus DDI system has been granted "Breakthrough Device Designation" by the US Food and Drug Administration, offering an expedited review process. The funds from the Series A funding round will finance the company's first-in-human clinical trial.
#crime
Fox News: Syrian refugee injures 4 children, adult in knife attack in French Alps town: report
A Syrian national with legal refugee status in France was arrested for allegedly stabbing four children and an adult in the French Alps town of Annecy in a knife attack. Two children and one adult have suffered life-threatening injuries. The motive for the attack is unclear.
#sports
Fox News: Sacre blue! Limited edition Camaro looks like Chevy's 24 Hours of Le Mans race car
Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports have modified a NASCAR Cup Series Camaro for the 24 Hours of Le Mans to exhibit the series' technology. The car will run alone in a special Garage 56 class, with Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button, and Mike Rockenfeller as drivers. The car features updates on its aerodynamic design including dive planes on its front corners and fade-resistant carbon brake rotors. A production Camaro ZL1 inspired by the Garage 56 car will be released later this year.
#other
Liberty Nation: Why CNN Couldn’t Handle Chris Licht
CNN has fired Chris Licht as CEO after just over a year. However, the reason behind his departure may not be due to his ability to lead the network into the future, but his hosting of former President Donald Trump in a town hall appearance. The network has posted its highest-ever ratings in 2016 and 2017, followed by a consistent decline of 6% in viewership in 2018, which soon led to Licht's appointment to fixed its fortunes; however, nothing worked, resulting in another major loss of 38% in 2021, and his sudden termination. The progressive-leaning media establishment is, as argued by some, doomed to irrelevance as independent news media, top hosts, and content creators seek censorship-free platforms and mainstream success.