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America First News
8 Jun 2023
#politics
Fox News: Connecticut adjourns largely bipartisan session after passing abortion protections, giving power to libraries
Connecticut's General Assembly has concluded a bipartisan legislative session, where both Democratic and Republican lawmakers worked together to pass protections for abortion providers and libraries as well as a $51 billion budget that includes historic tax cuts. Connecticut's strict session deadline and culture of compromise were credited with the success of collaboration between parties. Republicans who supported the budget and gun control bill despite partisan difference and Democrats, who focused on creating a culture of compromise, worked together to tackle issues as a team, unlike other legislatures that have faced partisan rancor this year.
The Blaze: Despite big talk, House Republicans cancel vote to charge FBI Director Wray with contempt after bureau grants access to damning record
The House Oversight Committee was set to vote on whether FBI Director Christopher Wray should be charged with contempt of Congress for not complying with a subpoena for a document detailing an alleged criminal scheme involving President Biden and corrupt dealings in Ukraine. However, the FBI offered to provide the committee with a redacted version of the FD-1023 record, which the committee ultimately accepted, and the contempt vote was removed from the schedule. Republicans had initially insisted on an unredacted version of the record, but ultimately agreed that the FBI's offer was an important step towards holding it accountable.
#war
Euromaidan Press: Russians shelling Kherson’s evacuation site as people being rescued from flooded homes (photos)
Russian forces are shelling the city center and riverside areas of Kherson, targeting an evacuation site for civilians affected by the flooding caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka Reservoir Dam. There are reports of fatalities, and emergency services and volunteers are helping to evacuate residents from their flooded homes. Russian tube and rocket artillery have been used, and journalist Stas Yurchenko of Graty has posted images from the site. The building of Kherson’s school , used as a shelter for evacuees, has also been hit.
Fox News: The dangerous cost of China's Ukraine trick on Team Biden
China's recent diplomatic charm offensive and peace plan for Ukraine are just a Sun Tzu-inspired gimmick to keep Washington's eye off of China's true target, Taiwan. Beijing's entire warfare philosophy revolves around Sun Tzu's guidance of deception and surprise in warfare. Beijing's real goal is to keep the Russia-Ukraine conflict going as long as possible to buy time to finalize the PLA's war preparations and launch a surprise attack on Taiwan.
#foreignaffairs
Daily Wire: China To Build Spy Base In Cuba Focused On Intercepting Communications Within U.S.: Report
China has agreed to build an electronic eavesdropping base in Cuba for billions of dollars, which will allow China to intercept communications in the southeastern US. The Chinese spy base could also monitor US ship traffic. The planned spy base in Cuba has caused alarm within the Biden administration. This potential Chinese spy operation targets the US from just outside its borders and comes as tensions between the two world powers continue to deteriorate. The report of the Chinese facility would allow Beijing to monitor emails, phone calls, and satellite transmissions through espionage monitoring known as SIGINT. This situation could be classified as and .
PJ Media: The Morning Briefing: George Santos Is My Favorite Liar in Congress
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) introduced the GUO Act of 2023 to fight CCP infiltration of the U.S. justice system. Santos is one of the few members of Congress who openly denounces the Chinese Communist Party.
#economy
Euromaidan Press: Covert collaboration as post-Soviet nations aid Russia to evade sanctions and produce weapons
Post-Soviet nations in Asia and the Caucasus are secretly aiding Russia in evading sanctions and acquiring the technology needed to manufacture advanced missile weaponry. Despite publicly distancing themselves from the Kremlin, countries such as Armenia and Kazakhstan continue to export dual-use goods that are in demand by the Russians. This failure to perceive the long-term consequences of their actions is detrimental to global security and should receive greater scrutiny and attention.
To prevent the delivery of such products to Russia and eliminate the possibilities for trade, the United States and the European Union are prioritizing the issue of closing these sanctions loopholes. Western nations should exert every possible effort to minimize these opportunities as swiftly as possible. The task of diplomacy, along with Ukrainian and international partners, as well as public awareness, including through Western media, is to help enforce effective sanctions and deprive Russia of high-precision technologies.
The Epoch Times: Dollar Slips From Near 3-month Highs as Traders Gauge Rate Outlook
The dollar fell slightly on Thursday from near three-month highs after the Bank of Canada raised rates to a 22-year high. According to derivative market pricing, traders currently think there’s a 70 percent chance the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady next week, and a 30 percent chance of a 25 basis point increase. The European Central Bank sets rates on Thursday and traders broadly expect a 25 basis point hike, to be followed by another 25 basis point increase in July. In Asia, the dollar was down 0.29 percent against Japan’s yen at 139.71 yen per dollar, after rising 0.37 percent the previous day.
#religion
Fox News: California school district backpedals after 'Piss Christ' image riles students, parents
A school in Goleta, California has removed the controversial photograph, "Piss Christ," from its curriculum following complaints from Christian students and parents. The picture, which features a crucifix in a jar of urine, was part of a course required for an International Baccalaureate Diploma. Despite objections, the school initially refused to remove it. Following pressure from nonprofit organization, the Thomas More Society, the school finally conceded. The contentious photograph was created by artist Andres Serrano in 1987 with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Despite lawyers from the nonprofit Thomas More Society sending a demand letter on May 9 to the SBUSD, claiming the school had violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, the district's response was initially "noncommittal." Parents complained at a school board meeting on May 23, and the video suggests they were met with applause while disputing the use of "Piss Christ." It was only after the Thomas More Society threatened legal action that the school agreed to remove the deemed objectionable content. The controversial work has previously been vandalized in France by Catholic activists.
#culture
The Federalist: Feel-Good Flick ‘Flamin’ Hot’ Elevates Family And Faith
"Flamin' Hot" is a new film about Richard Montañez, who rose from a janitor to a marketing executive at Frito-Lay. The movie tells an inspirational story but has some factual discrepancies with events depicted. It is rated PG-13 and is set to debut on Hulu and Disney Plus worldwide.
#crime
Fox News: 6 arrested for fraudulently collecting over $3 million of COVID-19 aid meant for renters
Six people have been arrested for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in COVID-19 aid meant for renters. They are accused of filing hundreds of fraudulent applications seeking more than $6.8 million in government aid and receiving more than $3.3 million. The scheme also targeted unemployment systems in several states and the money was spent on luxury items, vacations, plastic surgery, etc. The accused face charges of wire fraud and money laundering, which could carry up to 30 and 20 years in prison, respectively.
National Review: Arkansas Judge Orders Hunter Biden to Appear in Court in Child-Support Case, Threatens Contempt
Hunter Biden ordered to appear before an Arkansas judge for a child-support case involving Lunden Roberts, the mother of his child. Biden has requested a reduction in child support payments, citing a substantial change in his financial circumstances, but Roberts opposes this. The judge believes Biden has not adequately answered certain questions and is considering holding him in contempt, which could lead to up to six months of jail time and other penalties. Biden is also involved in other legal proceedings, including a lawsuit against a computer repairman who turned over files on a laptop to the New York Post and potential tax and gun charges.
Fox News: 2 Connecticut police officers fired for reckless actions toward man who was paralyzed in back of police van
New Haven police officers Jocelyn Lavandier and Luis Rivera have been fired and three others face criminal charges after treatment of Richard "Randy" Cox, who was left paralyzed in the back of a police van after his arrest in 2022. According to internal affairs investigators, Lavandier and Rivera recklessly dragged him out of the van and around the detention area, mocked him for not being able to move, and falsely accused him of being drunk. Lavandier, Rivera, Oscar Diaz and Betsy Segui have been charged with cruelly mistreating and neglecting Cox, while Ronald Pressley has retired. Cox is suing the officers and the city for $100 million and the criminal cases are still pending.
Fox News: Ex-Marine Daniel Penny says he thought subway rider Jordan Neely could have ‘killed somebody'
Daniel Penny, a former Marine, has been charged with second-degree manslaughter for fatally choking a homeless man named Jordan Neely who threatened to murder passengers on a New York City subway. Penny dragged Neely to the floor and put him in a chokehold, which was captured on video and ended up killing Neely. Despite facing a possible prison sentence of five to 15 years, Penny said he does not regret his decision to intervene and protect his fellow passengers. He stated that he had a moral obligation to act, citing the message of late civil rights activist Eli Wiesel, who spoke to his high school class about the Holocaust.
#sports
Forbes: Fiorentina Need To Do Everything To Keep Vincenzo Italiano As Napoli Loom
Vincenzo Italiano lost two finals in two weeks, crushing Fiorentina's hope of winning a trophy in 22 years. The missed chances against Lazio and West Ham could have altered the outcomes. Despite the losses, Italiano's reputation remains strong, and he is rumored to be on the radar of Napoli. Fiorentina should keep him and provide a new consistent striker.
Fox News: BMX star Pat Casey, 29, killed in motorcycle accident at motocross park in California
BMX gold medalist Pat Casey died in a motorcycle accident in California while attempting a stunt. The 29-year-old crashed his bike while performing a jump on park ramps and was pronounced dead on the scene despite officials trying life-saving measures to revive him. Casey is survived by his wife and two children. His death is still under investigation.
#outdoors
Field & Stream: Best Meat Thermometers of 2023
Hunters and cooks can improve their meat cooking game with a meat thermometer. It provides precise internal temperature readings and consistent results on the table. Available in a wide range of options, from simple to advanced with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, the best meat thermometer can help you achieve culinary perfection.
#technology
Forbes: AI And The Economy: What Has Changed?
The economy will undergo a significant change due to the emergence of large language models like ChatGPT. These models represent a huge shift in the field of artificial intelligence, as they have the ability to understand normal language and remember recent conversations. They can summarize long text blocks or elaborate on short ones, and can be fine-tuned for use in specific business applications. While they present challenges such as false assertions and data security, the potential payoff for businesses is huge.
Red State: DeSantis Signs ‘Digital Bill of Rights’ Law to Protect Floridians Against Big Tech Censorship
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a Digital Bill of Rights that protects Floridians from undue censorship at the hands of Big Tech. The law grants Floridians the right to control personal data, to know that personal data will not be used against them, to know how internet search engines manipulate search results, to opt out of having personal data sold, and to protect children from personal data collection. The law also prevents government-led censorship and adds biometric data and geolocation information to the definition of personal information. This represents Florida's latest legislative effort to protect Floridians' rights, following recent bills protecting citizens from ESG scores, expanding school choice, and curtailing critical race theory and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in schools.
Forbes: This 3D-Printed Microturbine Engine Is Designed To Do More Than Fly
Software company PTC used a product launch last month in Boston, US, to display a fully 3D printed microturbine engine in one piece using its Creo platform, aimed at providing tools for designing parts akin to those only possible through additive manufacturing. Weighing just eight pounds, the engine, which has all its rotating and stationary parts included, was made using laser powder bed fusion 3D printing. PTC has no plans to commercialise the product as it was created as a research project, but the engine shows how solid objects with internal channels and lattices can be created with additive manufacturing. PTC suggests a monolithic 3D-printed microturbine engine could bring down costs, speed up production and increase efficiency compared to traditionally manufactured engines. .
The creation of a monolithic, 3D-printed microturbine engine by software company PTC has demonstrated the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of additive engineering. The prototype, displayed at a product launch event in Boston last month, weighs eight pounds, with all rotating and stationary parts included. The internal structure of the engine has channels and lattices, demonstrating that intricate solid objects require no further welding or parts. While PTC created the project as a research venture and has no plans to market it, the monolithic concept demonstrated the advantages of 3D printing in contrast with traditional manufacturing, with the former reducing costs, expediting production and optimising internal structures.
#other
Fox News: Rare flowering plant only found in New Mexico should be listed as endangered, US agency says
The rare swale paintbrush, found only in one location in southern New Mexico, may be granted federal protection as an endangered species due to drought, wildfires, and alterations in water flow that threaten its existence. The plant produces bright yellowish flowers that support pollinators and used to be native to sites in Mexico. The Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting public comment on the proposal until August 7.