Abortion clinic ‘buffer zones’ turn the UK into a censor’s paradise
Freedom of speech is all but dead in Britain. The country's police force introduced John Milton, author of most famous defense Civil liberties advocates are now arresting people for their personal views. A new UK law prohibits intentionally or recklessly influencing someone's decision to access abortion services. The law applies to anyone within 150 meters […]
Quiet zones, sandpits and paddling pools: the paw-some evolution of Australia’s state-of-the-art dog parks | Dogs
On a crisp Saturday near Melbourne's Yarra River, several people with their dogs arrived at Thomas Oval Dog Park to escape the heat. David Davis and her husband, Jen Tan, are here with their two dogs, Mika, a six-year-old Groudle, and Como, a five-year-old Cavoodle, and they spend time around the South Yarra meeting place. […]
Why do we still fall for the ‘Blue Zones’ longevity scam?
The quest for longevity is as old as human history itself. Who wouldn't want to live a long, vibrant life, free from illness and full of vitality? For the past 20 years, people around the world have been buying books, watching documentaries, and participating in health programs sold by people who believe they hold the […]
Harrowing footage shows US troops being fired at after VP Harris’ claim of no Americans in combat zones
Rep. Jim Banks says new video showing US troops being shot overseas contradicts Vice President Kamala Harris' claim that the US military does not deploy troops in combat zones. The horrifying footage shows a hail of bullets and explosives aimed at U.S. soldiers and was filmed within the past “several months,” according to footage obtained […]
Military experts reject Harris’ claim of ‘no US soldiers in combat zones’ as misleading
Vice President Kamala Harris claimed that for the first time this century, there are “no active-duty U.S. troops” in a combat zone, but critics said the statement was misleading and called for a fact-check. Harris made the point during Tuesday's debate with former President Trump, and while her wording is open to interpretation, it makes […]
FACT CHECK: Kamala Harris Claims There Are Zero U.S. Troops In Combat Zones In War Zones
Vice President Kamala Harris, a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, claimed, “For the first time this century, we don't have a single military member serving on active duty in a combat zone in any war zone anywhere in the world.” Verdict: False While the US is not currently involved in any major conflicts on the scale […]
FEMA's building rules for flood zones
Energy and Environment Full text Governor Newsom and fire officials urge caution and calm as fires burn across California A wet spring has provided fuel for fires raging across California, but emergency workers expressed confidence Wednesday in the state’s ability to extinguish them. Full text Biden criticizes Texas leaders for delay in Beryl […]