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U.S. health agency has ‘persistent deficiencies’ in its crisis response -watchdog

ReutersJanuary 27, 20220

By Kanishka Singh – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has “persistent deficiencies” in its ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies, the U.S. congressional watchdog warned in a report released on Thursday, citing concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. HHS is at “high risk” of mismanaging a future crisis, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Congressional auditing agency, said, noting that the department failed to implement some previously made recommendations to improve its pandemic response. The GAO said in its report that well beyond the pandemic, there are various threats that underscore the

Female Swimmer Says She And Her Teammates Are Uncomfortable Sharing Locker Room With Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas: REPORT

The Daily CallerJanuary 27, 20220

A female swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania said the school brushed off her and her teammates’ concerns about sharing locker rooms with a male swimmer, the Daily Mail reported. She and her teammates felt uncomfortable sharing locker rooms with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, who has male body parts and is reportedly “attracted to women,” according to the Daily Mail. “Multiple swimmers have raised it, multiple different times,” the unnamed swimmer told the outlet. “But we were basically told that we could not ostracize Lia by not having her in the locker room and that there’s nothing we can do about

Democratic Mayor Plagued By Violence Tells Residents To ‘Get Your Ass On The Streets’ To Stop Bloodshed

The Daily CallerJanuary 27, 20220

BALTIMORE, MD – Democratic Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said his critics needed to take to the streets and personally fix the city’s violent crime problem when confronted by a journalist about calls for his resignation. “If folks have something to say, get your ass on the streets, walk with us, do something. Don’t tweet, don’t talk, don’t go to FOX45,” Scott told Fox 45 reporter Mikenzie Frost. “Everybody has to do something, and this can impact anyone.” Scott campaigned on reducing homicides by 15% each year and getting the city below 300 murders in his first year. At least 32

‘I Want To Show Them’: Holocaust Survivor Explains Why She Never Removed The Tattoo The Nazis Gave Her

The Daily CallerJanuary 27, 20220

Lily Ebert, a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor, explained why she never removed the tattoo Nazis gave her at Auschwitz while appearing on “Good Morning Britain” on Thursday. “I have never thought about it, to remove. I want to show the world because … to see something or to hear about it, it makes a big difference,” Ebert said on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. “And the world should know how deep humans can go.” “The fellow humans give a tattoo and say, ‘You are not a human’ … You were a tattoo, you were a number, not more nor less,” she said.

Corporate Media Misrepresents Tennessee School’s Removal Of Holocaust Book

The Daily CallerJanuary 27, 20220

Numerous media outlets reported Thursday that a Tennessee school banned a famous graphic novel about the Holocaust. The school voted to replace “Maus,” by Art Spiegelman, an illustrated book about a Holocaust survivor’s experience which was required reading for eighth-graders, with a different book that contains fewer obscenities such as foul language and sex, according to the minutes of a Jan. 10 McMinn County Board Of Education meeting. Several conservatives pointed out that the vote was about removing the book from the curriculum, not an outright ban. School board members discussed how they could keep the book in the curriculum

Exclusive-White House mulls extension of Trump-era solar tariffs, with tweaks

ReutersJanuary 27, 20220

By Jarrett Renshaw and Nichola Groom WASHINGTON -The White House is considering extending Trump-era tariffs on solar power imports, but with a handful of tweaks to make it easier for domestic installers to access supplies, according to two sources familiar with the administration’s thinking. The plan represents an attempt by U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration to find common ground between two important political constituencies: union labor, which supports import restrictions to protect domestic jobs, and clean energy developers keen to access overseas supplies that are cheaper than U.S.-made goods. Former President Donald Trump had imposed a four-year tariff regime on

China Changed The Ending To ‘Fight Club’ So The Authorities Win

The Daily CallerJanuary 27, 20220

China replaced the ending to the 1999 cult classic film “Fight Club” with a message saying the authorities won, BBC News reported. The true ending of the film depicts the narrator, portrayed by Edward Norton, killing his imaginary alter ego, played by Brad Pitt, before bombs exploded, destroying buildings in the climax of a plot to change society. The Chinese version of the film instead portrays a message before the explosion stating that police foiled the plot and arrested Tyler Durden, Pitt’s character, who ends up in a “lunatic asylum,” BBC News reported. The changes were made when the movie

Airbus to create own airline to rent out whale plane

ReutersJanuary 25, 20220

By Tim Hepher PARIS – Airbus plans to charter out its whale-shaped Beluga transport planes – whose main job until now has been to ferry aircraft parts between its plants in Europe – to help other industries haul urgently-needed outsized machinery by air. Airbus said the move to rent out spare capacity on its existing Beluga ST and new Beluga XL transporters would lead to the creation of a commercial-cargo airline subsidiary from 2023. Weeks after ending output of the world’s largest passenger jet, the A380, Airbus is planning a new role for what could be the West’s largest commercial

U.S. consumer confidence dips; more plan to buy big-ticket items

ReutersJanuary 25, 20220

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer confidence ebbed slightly in January, with more consumers planning to purchase homes, automobiles and other big- ticket items even as they grew less optimistic about business and labor market conditions in the short term. The survey from the Conference Board on Tuesday also showed consumers’ inflation expectations moderating for a second straight month, though still high. Labor market views softened a bit, likely reflecting the disruptions on businesses caused by the winter wave of COVID-19, fueled by the Omicron variant. “While consumer confidence dipped this month, consumers generally have faith in the strength

Australia buys copyright to Aboriginal flag, making it free to fly

ReutersJanuary 25, 20220

SYDNEY – The Australian government said on Tuesday it had acquired copyright to the Aboriginal flag so it can be freely used, resolving a commercial dispute that had restricted sporting teams and Aboriginal communities from reproducing the image. The Aboriginal flag has been recognised as an official flag of Australia since 1995, flown from government buildings and embraced by sporting clubs. After a deal negotiated with its creator, indigenous artist Harold Thomas, the flag can be used on sports shirts, sporting grounds, websites and in artworks without permission or payment of a fee, the government said on the eve of

Police release grisly details of hotel room killing of mother, child

Jeff JonesJanuary 24, 20220

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – Port St. Lucie police have released the details of a grisly double murder at a local hotel last week. A preliminary investigation has revealed that on January 19, 2022, a 32-year-old female and a 4-year-old child traveled from Miami and arrived at Towneplace Suites. A 28-year-old male traveled separately from Miami and arrived at the hotel on the same day. All three individuals occupied the hotel room together and are residents of Miami with no known connections to Port St. Lucie. The hotel and location were chosen at random by the individuals. On January 22,

White House Press Sec: We don’t put chips in Americans

Conservative TimesJanuary 22, 20220

WASHINGTON, DC – It has become apparent that the Biden White House has no plan to evacuate Americans that may be in Ukraine ahead of a possible Russian invasion. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, when asked how many Americans might be stranded in the country if war breaks out said, “We don’t put a chip in Americans.” After being criticized about the President’s botched withdrawal of American citizens and troops in Afghanistan, Psaki said, “We don’t put a chip in Americans around the world and track their movements.”

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Unalaska, Alaska

ReutersJanuary 22, 20220

– A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck south of Unalaska in Alaska, a major fishing port with 4,700 full-time residents, on Friday, the Alaska Earthquake Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks said. The quake struck at 8:17 p.m. (0517 GMT on Saturday), the center said. The United States Geological Survey (USGS), which registered the quake at 6.2 magnitude, said it struck 74 km (46 miles) south of Unalaska at a depth of 3 km (2 miles). The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami warning after the quake. (Reporting by Akriti Sharma in Bengaluru and Yereth Rosen; Editing

Phil Murphy lied, announces new vaccine, booster mandate for New Jersey’s already stretched healthcare workers

Phil StiltonJanuary 19, 20220

TRENTON, NJ – Lockdown Phil Murphy is back to his old tricks. After promising two weeks ago that his newly declared public health emergency would not lead to more lockdowns and vaccine mandate, Murphy has announced a new vaccine mandate. All New Jersey healthcare industry workers are now required to get COVID-19 boosters shots if they want to keep their jobs. Murphy announced the new vaccine mandate as the state is still reeling from healthcare worker shortages as the omicron variant appears to be subsiding. Senator Holly Schepisi said a new executive order announced by Governor Murphy today eliminating a testing alternative

World’s Biggest Asset Manager Says Climate Investments Are About Money, Not Being ‘Woke’

The Daily CallerJanuary 18, 20220

Elliot Dordick on January 18, 2022 The head of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, said the firm’s investments in clean energy enterprises are ultimately about generating more revenue, not about being “woke.” BlackRock CEO Larry Fink explained his firm’s position, which has been heavily criticized by conservatives and supporters of hydrocarbons, in his annual letter to the leaders of companies BlackRock owns a stake in on Monday evening. He said the company is focused on its bottom line and increasing shareholder profits rather than pursuing an ideologically-driven agenda. “Stakeholder capitalism is not about politics. It is not a social

Atlantic City bouncing back from pandemic with 29% revenue jump in December

Phil StiltonJanuary 18, 20220

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Is Atlantic City back? Joe Lupo, President of the Atlantic City Casino association thinks so after it was announced the industry was up nearly $100 million in December, over December of 2021. Based upon filings with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, Total Gaming Revenue reported by casinos, racetracks, and their partners for December was $404.1 million compared to $312.9 million in December 2020, reflecting a 29.1% increase. Casino Win for December was $211.8 million compared to $147.1 million in December 2020. “Throughout 2021, the Atlantic City casino industry and its many great employees worked diligently to

Cold Case: Two pedestrians struck in hit and run, but the driver left this clue at the scene, now police need your help

Charlie DwyerJanuary 16, 20220

Delaware – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Units (CRU) based throughout the State are seeking the assistance with Cold Case Fatal Hit and Runs. The following are six cold case investigations the units have been working to solve, but have not had any leads or further information provided over the course of the years. Troopers Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash with Bicyclist-Dover – (May 4, 2017) This incident occurred around 11:48 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017 as an unknown driver operating a dark sedan southbound on McKee Road approached Kevin S. Freese, 52 of Dover, who was riding his bicycle in

Report: Phil Murphy planning to release even more prison inmates under new emergency order

Phil StiltonJanuary 16, 20220

TRENTON, NJ – When New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy renewed the COVID-19 pandemic state public health emergency order last Monday, he also renewed the state’s early release law that has so far freed 5,300 criminal inmates from state prisons. The Gothamist reported this week, that the Governor has more releases planned as the omicron variant of the virus continues to spread across the state. The early release program ended with the Governor’s original public health emergency declaration in October. Now, as he declared a renewed public health emergency, he also renewed his ability to empty out the prisons and set

NYC Professors Sue Over Union’s Alleged Antisemitism

The Daily CallerJanuary 14, 20220

Six professors at City University of New York (CUNY) filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the school’s union after it allegedly engaged in antisemitic political activities. The plaintiffs, five out of six of whom are Jewish, argued that the labor union’s June 2021 “Resolution in Support of the Palestinian People” was “anti-Semitic, anti-Jewish, and anti-Israel,” according to the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation (NRTW) which is providing them legal aid. The Professional Staff Congress (PSC) union’s actions singled out the Jewish plaintiffs for hatred and harassment based on their ethnic and religious identities, according to NRTW. The

Climate Activists Oppose Major Solar Projects Over Deforestation Concerns

The Daily CallerJanuary 14, 20220

A group of environmentalists voiced opposition to potential Massachusetts solar projects that could generate at least 250 kilowatts of electricity. The majority of those who attended a public hearing hosted by the Amherst, Massachusetts, Community Resources Committee said they supported a moratorium on such projects that would expire in May 2023, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reported. The proposed moratorium would prohibit surrounding municipalities from green lighting any solar project that exceeds the 250-kilowatt-capacity threshold. The moratorium was proposed by three town councilors after an 11-megawatt solar farm was proposed in the area, the Gazette reported. A solar field that produces

Republican Senator Critical Of China But Bought Up To $250K Of Alibaba Stock

The Daily CallerJanuary 13, 20220

A Republican senator critical of China and companies doing business there recently bought and sold stock and options of a Chinese e-commerce giant, according to his financial disclosures. Republican Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville and his wife made three purchases of Alibaba stock in December 2021, according to financial disclosures filed Wednesday. The purchases were valued at as much as $250,000. Tuberville also sold Alibaba stock worth up to $100,000 in December, according to the disclosures. Tuberville’s trading activity with Alibaba dates back at least to the summer of 2021, according to his disclosures. Meanwhile, the Alabama Republican is among China’s harshest critics

Queen Strips Prince Andrew Of Royal Titles Amid Epstein Scandal

The Daily CallerJanuary 13, 20220

Harold Hutchison on January 13, 2022 Prince Andrew returned his royal and military titles to the Queen of England, according to a statement released by the Royal Family. “With The Queen’s approval and agreement, The Duke of York’s military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen,” the statement posted on the Royal Family’s website said. The “return” of the titles comes a day after a federal judge in New York rejected a motion to dismiss a civil suit by Virginia Giuffre claiming that the Duke of York had sex with her at age 17. Andrew’s attorneys had

Liberals Push For Court-Packing After SCOTUS Blocks Biden’s OSHA Vaccine Mandate

The Daily CallerJanuary 13, 20220

Liberal commentators took to social media to express their disappointment following the Supreme Court’s decision to block President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Thursday that Biden’s mandate, passed through the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), was unconstitutional, invoking the “major questions” doctrine and ruling that Congress did not grant OSHA the authority to issue the mandate. Liberals expressed their dismay immediately following the decision, with many calling for an overhaul of the Supreme Court, as well as reform of the filibuster. “Remember when I said that the Supreme Court would stop

Photographer Appeals Court Ruling Forcing Her To Photograph Same-Sex Weddings

The Daily CallerJanuary 13, 20220

A New York photographer is appealing a federal court ruling that would force her to provide her services for same-sex weddings in violation of her religious beliefs, according an announcement by her attorneys. The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), attorneys for Emilee Carpenter, announced the plan to appeal a decision that would allegedly force her to produce photographs and blogs celebrating same-sex weddings against her religious beliefs without providing an opportunity to explain her views on same-sex marriage. “Her photographs are a product of her personal ‘artistic discretion,’ ‘technical proficiency,’ and ‘moral standards,’ and it is her ‘faith and eye for

Report Argues ‘Long’ COVID Is Major Contributor To Labor Shortage

The Daily CallerJanuary 13, 20220

Chris Brunet on January 12, 2022 A study released Tuesday by the Brookings Institution suggests that long COVID could be keeping more than a million workers out of the workforce. Long COVID could account for over 15% of unfilled jobs in the U.S., Katie Bach, a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, wrote in the report released Tuesday. Long COVID is a term used to describe the prolonged effects of COVID-19 that may persist for weeks, months or even years beyond the initial infection, the report said. “My analysis finds that, using conservative assumptions and best available data, long