Authored by Daniel Yeng via The Epoch Times, Trade deal discussions between the European Union and Australia have been suspended as the Australian trade minister flies to the continent. The move comes after French displeasure at Canberra’s decision to cancel a $90 billion (US$64 billion) submarine project, following the signing of the AUKUS deal with the United States (U.S.)… Continue reading EU Postpones Trade Talks With Australia Following Submarine Row
Mysterious Celebration! (100th Episode Anniversary!)
Podcast: Download MYS100: We’re celebrating our first 100 episodes with updates on the some of the mysterious topics we’ve discussed, as well as hearing your feedback on the podcast and what it means to you. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli want to thank the listeners for their support in our first 2 years and look… Continue reading Mysterious Celebration! (100th Episode Anniversary!)
The Lies of the Devil and the Empty Promises of the World
One of the great illusions under which we labor is that if we only get just one more thing from this world, then we will be happy. Perhaps we think that if we just had a little more money, or a better job, or the latest iPhone, or if we were married to so-and-so, or… Continue reading The Lies of the Devil and the Empty Promises of the World
Trailblazing Transgender Doctor Saved Countless Lives
In February 1918 Alan L. Hart was a talented, up-and-coming 27-year-old intern at San Francisco Hospital. Hart, who stood at 5’4″ and weighed about 120 pounds, mixed well with his colleagues at work and afterward—smoking, drinking, swearing and playing cards. His round glasses hemmed in his pensive eyes, a high white collar often flanked his… Continue reading Trailblazing Transgender Doctor Saved Countless Lives
Read The Enemy’s Manual Whenever You Can
If you have seen George C. Scott as LTG George S. Patton, you might remember him saying “Rommel: you magnificent bastard, I read your book!”. If you don’t remember the scene, click here. Patton was of course referring to Rommel’s book “Infantry Tactics” in which the famed Armor Commander talked about his World War I… Continue reading Read The Enemy’s Manual Whenever You Can
France Begins “Price Protection” Measures To Shield Consumers From Soaring Energy Prices
French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced several “price protection” measures to counter rising natural gas and electricity prices to thwart discontent ahead of the presidential election, according to FT. “We’re going to introduce what I would call a tariff shield for gas and electricity,” Castex said during a televised speech on Thursday evening. “We are going… Continue reading France Begins “Price Protection” Measures To Shield Consumers From Soaring Energy Prices
Can Catholics be Jedi? Saying Mass in Klingon? Saved Zombies? … & More Weird Questions
Podcast: Download MYS101: It’s a fifth Friday of the month, so Jimmy Akin is answering more weird questions, including whether Catholics can be Jedi, saying Mass in Klingon, whether zombies can be saved, whether Elves need sacraments, and more. Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Subscribe using the RSS feed | Subscribe using Apple Podcasts | Subscribe using… Continue reading Can Catholics be Jedi? Saying Mass in Klingon? Saved Zombies? … & More Weird Questions
How St. Joseph Helped Us This Year: Our Big Announcement
It really is remarkable. Here we are, already heading into October and with just two months left in the Church’s Year of St. Joseph. I’ve been devoted to the Patron of the Catholic Church for years, ever since his intercession healed me of a dangerous blockage in my heart. I know he saved my life.… Continue reading How St. Joseph Helped Us This Year: Our Big Announcement
The Profound Potential of Elon Musk’s New Rocket – Issue 100: Outsiders
In the late afternoon of May 5, SpaceX’s Elon Musk tweeted, “Starship landing nominal!” Musk is not known for understatement. But seeing that stainless steel behemoth soar was, for many, something more like phenomenal. Over 5 million people watched the spectacle on YouTube, perhaps many with bated breath, as every prior attempt at landing Starship… Continue reading The Profound Potential of Elon Musk’s New Rocket – Issue 100: Outsiders
Summit Gives Biden Chance to Nudge Post-Soviet States Toward Democracy
After the messy withdrawal from Afghanistan, President Biden may be ready to turn his attention to a more uplifting event on his calendar: a “summit for democracy.” But drawing up any guest lists can be fraught, especially when it’s the leader of the free world deciding who makes the cut. Among post-Soviet states, Biden is… Continue reading Summit Gives Biden Chance to Nudge Post-Soviet States Toward Democracy