ORLANDO, Fla.—South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem told the audience at an annual conservative conference on Feb. 27 that lockdowns and other restrictions imposed by state and local governments were to blame for the economic crash in 2020, and not the pandemic which the constraints were intended to snuff out. “COVID didn’t crush the economy. Government…
South Dakota’s Noem: COVID Didn’t Crush the Economy, Government Did
South Dakota Gov. Noem: COVID Didn’t Crush the Economy, Government Did
ORLANDO—South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) told the audience at an annual conservative conference on Feb. 27 that lockdowns and other restrictions imposed by state and local governments were to blame for the economic crash in 2020, not the pandemic which they were intended to snuff out. Noem has become the target of establishment media…
UK Government Publishes Plans to Protect Free Speech on Campus
The UK government has outlined proposals to bolster free speech protections on university campuses where it says there is a “chilling effect” on staff and students who hold certain political or religious views. The measures include a “Free Speech Champion” with the power to investigate and redress infringements, a legal requirement to actively promote free…
Italy’s Draghi Looks to Fractured Parties to Back New Government
ROME—Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi was due to start talks with Italy’s divided political parties on Thursday to seek backing for a new government to deal with the entwined health and economic crises. Draghi, one of the most respected figures in Italy who has received a mandate from the head of state to…
California Rolls Out Second Round of Funding for Struggling Businesses
Eligible small businesses and nonprofits in Orange County will be able to apply for a second round of grants through the state’s California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. Applications opened Feb. 2 and will be available through Feb. 8 until 6 p.m. This second round of grant funding ranges from $5,000 to $25,000 for businesses impacted by the COVID-19…
Video: Live Q&A: China Tests Biden With Incursions, Orders Allowing to Fire On Foreign Ships
Less than a week after Biden was sworn in as President, the Chinese government has begun increasing hostilities in a way that could test Biden’s willingness to act. Chinese jets made broad incursions on Taiwanese airspace, the Chinese government authorized its coast guard to fire on foreign ships if needed, and other policies have been…
France Tells Its Citizens: Fabric Masks Not Enough to Protect From COVID-19
PARIS—The French government is now recommending that people wear surgical masks in public because they offer better protection from COVID-19 transmission than fabric face coverings, Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Thursday. France already requires masks to be worn in public places, but until now has not made recommendations about the type of masks. French…
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