Communist Politics Are Bringing Disaster to China–And Xi Jinping
News analysis China is not doing well, and Xi Jinping is largely to blame. Draconian efforts to curb coronavirus outbreaks throughout China and highly restrictive policies aimed at propping up the real estate sector have...
Citizen Journalist Jailed in Shanghai for Speaking Out Against ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy
Chinese authorities recently arrested another activist for speaking out against abuses committed by health and police authorities as the country continues adhering to its unbending “Zero-COVID” protocols. Shanghai-based Ji Xiaolong was arrested on April 30...
India Bakes Under Unprecedented Heat; Millions Seek Refuge Indoors While Crops Fail, Electricity Demand Skyrockets
India has been baking under an unprecedented heat wave with numerous regions in the country recording temperatures well in excess of 40°C (104° F) for days on end with little relief in sight. The heat...
Colorado Inmate Becomes First US Citizen Diagnosed With Avian Flu
According to a press release issued on April 28 by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) a Colorado inmate who was working at a poultry farm as part of a pre-release employment...
Implantable Microchips Are Here to Stay Whether You ‘Like It or Not’
Whether you like it or not, implantable subdermal microchips used to show your vaccine passport movement papers or to pay for a cup of coffee or a bundle of palm oil infused groceries are here...
The Understated, Yet Massive Power of Asset Management Firms BlackRock and Vanguard
Commentary Until recently, economic competition was the driving force for small and large companies across the United States and throughout the world. Since the mid-1970s, however, two corporations — Vanguard and BlackRock — have gobbled...
Is the Modern Conservation Mentality Threatening the Environment?
As much as 21 percent of all land on Earth is ecologically intact due to the conservation practices of indigenous people and local communities that inhabit these areas, according to the 2021 report by ICCA,...
Atlantis and the Great Flood – Myths Connected by Reality?
The vast secrets of the universe will never be fully understood by humanity; but ancient myths and traditions may be able to offer insight into our history and destiny. The lost city of Atlantis and...
The Real Motivation Behind 8 World-Changing Inventions From the US
During our time on Earth, we humans have stimulated growth and industry through various world-changing inventions. Characterized by our curiosity and desire to understand our surroundings, we have discovered resources and developed ways to use...
Federal Judge Strikes CDC Mandate, But Mask Requirement Still Up in the Air
Mandatory masking for U.S. travelers still remains up in the air even after a federal judge struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Mask Order on April 18. Florida District Court Judge...
Russia Admits Heavy Pressure Under Sanctions, But Says Its Economy Far From Collapse
As the war between the Russian Federation and Ukraine rages into its third month, Russia’s economic engine battles on a "second front" against financial and business sanctions imposed by the West in response to the...
Brooklyn Nets Disinvited Rockets GM After He Supported Hong Kong Protests: ESPN Investigation
The Brooklyn Nets refunded former Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey’s purchase of a box suite at the Barclays Center for a game between the Rockets and the Nets after Morey publicly voiced support for...