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The Chinese National Health Commission (NHC) published a statement on Wednesday condemning the administration of President Donald Trump for publishing a website sharing evidence that the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic originated in a Chinese laboratory, accusing America of being the origin nation, instead. The NHC claimed, without evidence, that “growing information and evidence show” that the novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan, central China, actually emerged in the United States, and called for a “next phase” of origin-tracing to begin within America. The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) completed the first phase of origin-tracing in Wuhan in 2021, over a year after the…

Orders for long-lasting manufactured goods jumped in March, far exceeding expectations and building on prior gains, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. New orders for durable goods rose 9.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted $315.7 billion, after a 0.9 percent increase in February. Economists had forecast a more modest 1.4 percent rise. The gain was powered by a 27.0 percent surge in transportation equipment, led by a 139.0 percent jump in commercial aircraft orders, which alone accounted for nearly the entire headline increase. Excluding transportation, orders were flat, compared with a 0.7 percent gain in February…

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Sec. Kristi Noem was robbed while dining at a restaurant in Washington, DC, on Easter Sunday and late night host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at the incident and trawled it for laughs. Really, he did. Kimmel mocked the Trump administration official on Monday night for getting robbed, asking, “what could be more embarrassing?” “And then we have Kristi Noem, our secretary of Homeland Security, who had her purse stolen last night. She was out having Easter dinner with her family, a thief took her purse. Got away with her driver’s license, her apartment keys, her passport, and $3,000…

DUELMEN, Germany (AP) — A herd of wild horses that traces its origins to the 14th century still roams the countryside in western Germany.The herd is known as the Dülmener Wildpferde in German, or the wild horses of Duelmen. These days, nearly 400 horses make up the herd that lives on the Merfelder Bruch reserve at Duelmen in western Germany, north of the densely populated Ruhr industrial region.The earliest record of the herd dates back to 1316. The dukes of Croy set aside the roughly 3.5-square kilometer (1.35-square mile) reserve in the mid-19th century.On Saturday, recently-birthed foals cavorted with the…

TORONTO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats have upended Canada’s election and improved the fortunes of the Liberal Party, which could win a fourth consecutive term in power next week.The Liberals and the country’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, looked headed for a crushing defeat in Monday’s election until the American president started attacking Canada’s economy and even threatening its sovereignty, including suggesting it should become the 51st state.Trump’s dumping on Canada has infuriated its people and stoked a surge in Canadian nationalism that has helped the Liberals flip the election narrative.“Trump has immersed himself…

MARTIN COUNTY — Nancy McComb stands to lose her home.The 71-year-old was using a walker and was represented by an attorney April 23 when the Florida Department of Transportation heard comments from the public on a $91 million expansion of Cove Road that would involve taking her home by eminent domain.McComb lives at Southwest Gaines Avenue and Southeast Paulson Avenue, where FDOT wants to build a pond to collect and filter water before it’s discharged. The state is taking about 18 acres for ponds.”She is in a unique situation,” her attorney Christopher DeSantis said following the meeting.She may not be…

Moscow’s concern goes beyond worries about Russophobia, the region’s decline has consequences for the world By Timofey Bordachev, Program Director of the Valdai ClubWestern Europe is once again returning to a familiar role: a primary source of global instability. For Russia, this presents a critical question—should we simply turn our backs on the West and focus entirely on our eastern partners? Judging by the current trend in Russian foreign trade of Asian countries steadily taking a larger share, this conclusion may appear reasonable. Yet such a strategy, while tempting, is short-sighted.From antiquity to the present, Europe has often served as…

Disney+ / Screenshot It doesn’t take a genius to read between the lines of Disney’s latest political stunt. Disney’s latest Star Wars spin-off series Andor has made an less-than-subtle jab at the conservative right by featuring a scene of “Imperial Officer” trying to rape “undocumented migrant.” While the incident obviously takes place within the Star Wars universe, it is clearly intended to mirror President Trump’s policy of ending the flow of illegal immigration. The Hollywood Reporter details: Yet even by Andor standards, a scene from the second season is leaving fans shocked: An Imperial officer tries to violently rape a Rebel fugitive, Bix Caleen (Adria…

Stone Temple Pilots’ Live in New Haven 1994 debuts at No. 25 on the U.K. Rock & Metal Albums chart, … More the band’s first charting release in over five years. Dean DeLeo (L) and Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots perform at the Fox Theater on October 20, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)Getty Images It’s been more than five years since Stone Temple Pilots last shared a brand new studio album, but the band hasn’t stayed silent during that time. As part of this year’s Record Store Day, the rock group issued a live set…

Student loans: consolidate or refinance?getty Student loans are a major financial concern for millions of Americans, often impacting everything from career choices to homeownership. With total student loan debt in the U.S. reaching over $1.77 trillion based on recent Federal Reserve data, many borrowers seek ways to better manage repayment. This article provides an overview of two of the most common strategies for managing student loan debt: consolidation and refinancing. It also discusses ideal scenarios for each strategy to help you decide. What Is Student Loan Consolidation? Student loan consolidation is a federal debt management strategy that allows borrowers to…