Bank of Canada holds rates, still sees economic recovery in second half

FILE PHOTO: A sign is pictured outside the Bank of Canada building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 23, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo September 8, 2021 By Julie Gordon OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Bank of Canada left rates unchanged on Wednesday and said it expects growth to strengthen in the second half following a shock contraction last … Continue reading Bank of Canada holds rates, still sees economic recovery in second half

Democrat Pollsters Warn Joe Biden’s Incompetence, Chaos Hurting Party: ‘They Don’t Know What the F*** They’re Talking About’

Top Democrat pollsters and strategists are beginning to realize the Biden administration is failing on nearly every challenge before the nation, including Afghanistan, increasing wages, border security, and coronavirus. Pollster Paul Maslin told Politico Joe Biden’s presidency has turned into chaos with few if any redeeming features. “There’s no good news here. This is all on … Continue reading Democrat Pollsters Warn Joe Biden’s Incompetence, Chaos Hurting Party: ‘They Don’t Know What the F*** They’re Talking About’

Job Openings Hit New Record as Businesses Struggle to Hire Workers Awash in Government Money

U.S. job openings surged in July to a new record high even as the pace of hiring was little changed, highlighting the unflagging struggle of many businesses to expand their payrolls in an economy awash in pandemic emergency funds from the government. The number of available positions rose to 10.9 million during the month from … Continue reading Job Openings Hit New Record as Businesses Struggle to Hire Workers Awash in Government Money

House Homeland GOP ‘urgently concerned’ with terrorist wanted by FBI in Taliban government

FIRST ON FOX: Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee are warning that the safety of Americans who remain in Afghanistan is “in the hands” of the Taliban’s new interior minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the head of a designated terror organization and one of the FBI’s most-wanted terrorist operatives.  The top Republican on the committee, Rep. … Continue reading House Homeland GOP ‘urgently concerned’ with terrorist wanted by FBI in Taliban government

Taliban Paints over George Floyd Mural in Kabul with ‘Victory Slogans’

Taliban terrorists in Kabul have started painting over murals that adorn the capital’s streets, including one of George Floyd, with “victory slogans” applauding the establishment of their Islamic Caliphate. The Guardian reported the jihadist organization started to replace the street art with pictures of their flags and other Islamic slogans as they reimpose their strict vision of how Afghanistan … Continue reading Taliban Paints over George Floyd Mural in Kabul with ‘Victory Slogans’

NFL Cancels Grammy Winner Victory Boyd’s National Anthem Performance over Her Vaccination Status

The National Football League has canceled Grammy Award winner Victory Boyd’s scheduled National Anthem performance after she refused the coronavirus vaccine for religious reasons. In an email shared with The Epoch Times, NFL Senior Director for Media and Entertainment Events Seth Dudowsky to Victory’s father and manager, John Boyd, on August 31 that her vaccination status … Continue reading NFL Cancels Grammy Winner Victory Boyd’s National Anthem Performance over Her Vaccination Status

Top Jimmy Carter aide says Biden admin is ‘reminiscent of reliving’ Carter years

A former top aide to President Jimmy Carter says the Biden administration is “reminiscent of reliving” the tumultuous years in the former president’s administration. Les Francis, who served as the White House deputy chief of staff during the Carter administration, said President Biden seems unable to “catch a break” amid the chaotic, crisis-ridden first year … Continue reading Top Jimmy Carter aide says Biden admin is ‘reminiscent of reliving’ Carter years

No Vaccine, No Classes Mandates Spread as Academic Year Begins

Santa Clara University (SCU) has mandated students receive a vaccine against the Chinese coronavirus – even if they will only be taking online classes. SCU acting president Lisa A. Kloppenberg announced July 27 vaccination would be required of all students registered at the school, all faculty, and all staff. Undergraduate students were required to be … Continue reading No Vaccine, No Classes Mandates Spread as Academic Year Begins

Mexican Army Captures Los Zetas Cartel Commander on Most Wanted List

Mexican military forces arrested one of the top commanders of Los Zetas Cartel in the border city of Nuevo Laredo. The ruthless commander was listed as an international fugitive. The arrest took place early this week when military forces clashed with gunmen from the Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas in Nuevo Laredo. That … Continue reading Mexican Army Captures Los Zetas Cartel Commander on Most Wanted List

What’s in the Texas election law signed by Gov. Abbott?

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a controversial election security law on Tuesday, marking the culmination of a months-long political battle and a major victory for Republicans in the state who say it will help protect the integrity of future elections. But Democrats remain dedicated to fighting the law, with several groups filing lawsuits against it … Continue reading What’s in the Texas election law signed by Gov. Abbott?

Mayorkas on Recent Natural Disasters: ‘This Is the Effect of Climate Change’

During a Tuesday interview on “CBS Evening News,” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas reacted to Hurricane Ida, which took the lives of 63 nationwide. The Category 4 hurricane left hundreds of thousands in New Orleans, LA, without power and resulted in historic flooding in the northeast part of the country. CBS’s Norah O’Donnell … Continue reading Mayorkas on Recent Natural Disasters: ‘This Is the Effect of Climate Change’

Report: White House Staffers Turn off Joe Biden Events out of ‘Anxiety’

White House staffers admit they switch off or mute President Joe Biden’s public appearances out of anxiety, according to a report. Politico reports White House staffers cannot bear to watch the president speak because they are “filled with anxiety.” Biden sometimes takes questions from reporters, failing to stay on script of his carefully prepared messaging strategy … Continue reading Report: White House Staffers Turn off Joe Biden Events out of ‘Anxiety’

Gold Star mom invites Trump to son’s funeral: ‘Would be such an honor’

A California Gold Star mother whose Marine son was killed in last month’s ISIS suicide terror attack outside Kabul’s international airport invited former President Donald Trump to her child’s funeral, writing on Facebook that “[i]t would be such an honor” if he could be there. Shana Chappell’s son Kareem Nikoui was one of 13 US … Continue reading Gold Star mom invites Trump to son’s funeral: ‘Would be such an honor’

Newsom spotlights COVID, the issue that sparked the California recall, as he fights to save his job

In the closing days leading up to next Tuesday’s California recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies appear to be going all in focusing on the coronavirus pandemic as the embattled Democratic governor fights to keep his job steering the nation’s most populous state. Newsom’s been showcasing his efforts to combat the coronavirus, the worst global pandemic … Continue reading Newsom spotlights COVID, the issue that sparked the California recall, as he fights to save his job

Yellen renews pressure on Congress to address U.S. debt limit

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services about the FY22 Treasury budget request on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC, U.S., June 23, 2021. Shawn Thew/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo September 8, 2021 WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday again urged Congress to tackle the … Continue reading Yellen renews pressure on Congress to address U.S. debt limit

Hospitals in Even the Most-Vaccinated States Are Starting to Feel the Squeeze

A healthcare worker prepares the Moderna coronavirus vaccine at a vaccination center in El Paso, Texas, May 6, 2021. (Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters) Last week I observed that between July 6 and August 31, the number of active cases of COVID-19 infection in the state of Vermont increased 23-fold — from 114 to 2,668. But I … Continue reading Hospitals in Even the Most-Vaccinated States Are Starting to Feel the Squeeze

Rights Group: Afghan Christians Risk ‘Being Hunted Down and Killed’

A Christian persecution watchdog group warned Tuesday that Afghanistan’s new Taliban government considers the country’s remaining Christians to be apostates, punishable by the death penalty. “Christians who remain in Afghanistan are at risk of being hunted down and killed by the Taliban now that the Islamist group has regained control of the country and, on … Continue reading Rights Group: Afghan Christians Risk ‘Being Hunted Down and Killed’

Trump to hold ‘Save America’ rallies in Iowa, Ga.

File –  Then-presidential candidate Donald Trump gives two thumbs up to the crowd during the evening session on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. . (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 6:47 AM PT – Wednesday, September 8, 2021 The … Continue reading Trump to hold ‘Save America’ rallies in Iowa, Ga.

Joe Biden: China, Pakistan, Russia and Iran Will Work with the Taliban

President Joe Biden said Tuesday he was confident the Taliban would work with neighboring dictatorships, including China. Asked by reporters if he was concerned China would fund the Taliban, Biden noted the Chinese had a “real problem” with them. “China has a real problem with the Taliban,” he said, after returning to the White House. … Continue reading Joe Biden: China, Pakistan, Russia and Iran Will Work with the Taliban

Distressed Migrant Rescued in Arizona Desert near Border

Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents rescued a distressed migrant in the Arizona desert. The migrant had to be airlifted to a regional hospital. Ajo Station Border Patrol agents located a man from El Salvador near Lukeville, Arizona, according to a tweet from Tucson Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Sabri Y. Dikman on Tuesday. The agents … Continue reading Distressed Migrant Rescued in Arizona Desert near Border

Donald Trump to Provide Ringside Commentary for Holyfield v. Belfort

Former President Donald Trump will return to the spotlight this Saturday night to provide commentary for the Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort boxing match. The former president will be joined by his son, Donald Trump Jr., at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, where the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Holyfield will go head-to-head … Continue reading Donald Trump to Provide Ringside Commentary for Holyfield v. Belfort

Former US Sen. Adlai Stevenson III, 90, dead from dementia

CHICAGO (AP) – Former U.S. Sen. Adlai Stevenson III of Illinois has died at his home on Chicago’s North Side. He was 90. His son Adlai Stevenson IV, who confirmed the Illinois Democrat died on Monday, said his father had dementia. Before his health declined, Stevenson kept active organizing presentations and speakers for the Adlai … Continue reading Former US Sen. Adlai Stevenson III, 90, dead from dementia

Exclusive: Britain no longer in top 10 for trade with Germany as Brexit bites

The booth of Britain is seen during the International Tourism Trade Fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/Files September 8, 2021 By Michael Nienaber and Rene Wagner BERLIN (Reuters) – Britain is on course to lose its status as one of Germany’s top ten trading partners this year for the first time … Continue reading Exclusive: Britain no longer in top 10 for trade with Germany as Brexit bites

‘Not a Life and Death Issue’: NIH Orders $1.67 Million Study on How Coronavirus Vaccines Affect Menstrual Cycles

Six months after the coronavirus vaccines were widely distributed in the United States, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has called for a $1.67 million study on how the shots affect women’s menstrual cycles. Since early 2021, women have reported strange side effects after receiving their first two doses of the coronavirus vaccines, though those … Continue reading ‘Not a Life and Death Issue’: NIH Orders $1.67 Million Study on How Coronavirus Vaccines Affect Menstrual Cycles

Biden Approval Tanking in Key House Districts

President Biden speaks to reporters in Washington D.C., September 7, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) Everyone knows that President Biden’s national approval numbers have skidded downward in the wake of the Afghan debacle. But if those numbers continue to be weak, what does that portend for the 2022 elections and which party controls the House? The American … Continue reading Biden Approval Tanking in Key House Districts

Study: Cannabis Use Doubles Risk of Heart Attack in Young Adults

A recent study showed young adults who used cannabis were twice more likely to experience a heart attack. The peer-reviewed research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Tuesday found that myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, was more prevalent in American adults under 45 who either smoked, vaped, or consumed cannabis … Continue reading Study: Cannabis Use Doubles Risk of Heart Attack in Young Adults

German Retailers Hugo Boss, Aldi, and Lidl Accused of Benefiting from Chinese Concentration Camp Labour

Five German retailers have been accused of profiting off slave labour in the concentration camp region of Xinjiang by the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), claims the businesses deny. The ECCHR filed a criminal complaint in Germany against the retailers Hugo Boss, Lidl, C&A, Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud, accusing them of benefiting … Continue reading German Retailers Hugo Boss, Aldi, and Lidl Accused of Benefiting from Chinese Concentration Camp Labour