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To the Point: June 25

June 25, 2014 Updated: July 18, 2015

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McDonald’s Worker With Down Syndrome Retires After 32 Years

A man with Down syndrome retired after working at Australian McDonald’s for 32 years, according to reports. Russell O'Grady, 50, was dubbed “the best-known person in Northmead,” ...

Africa

February 12, 2019

Newborn Baby Rescued From Storm Drain in South Africa After Being ‘Dumped’

By Tom Ozimek

A newborn baby girl was rescued from a storm drain by emergency workers in South Africa after a grueling four-hour operation. Authorities said they were called when ...

International

February 12, 2019

Russia Backs Bill on ‘Sovereign’ Internet

By Reuters

MOSCOW—Russian lawmakers backed tighter internet controls on Feb. 12 to defend against foreign meddling in draft legislation that critics warn could disrupt Russia's internet and be used ...

International

February 12, 2019

Jamaican Man Wears ‘Scream’ Mask to Hide Identity After Winning Lottery

By Jack Phillips

A Jamaican man who won the country’s lottery wore a “Scream” mask to hide his identity in published photos. The man won $1.17 million (158 million in ...

International

February 12, 2019

Vet Worker Knocks out Shih Tzu Then Performs CPR to Resuscitate It: Reports

By Jack Phillips

An assistant at a veterinarian in Colombia was captured on video knocking out a tiny Shih Tzu dog before trying to revive it with CPR. The owner ...

China Human Rights

February 15, 2019

Prisoner of Conscience Killed in Forced Organ Harvesting–Daughter Escapes to the United States

By Elizabeth Li

Ten police cars accompanied a small group of relatives to view Han Jun Qing’s body. No cameras or reporters were allowed on the premises. But his daughter, ...

Trump Presidency

February 15, 2019

Trump Declares National Emergency to Fund Border Wall

By Ivan Pentchoukov

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Feb. 15 to address the humanitarian crisis on the southwest border and secure funds for border-wall construction. The emergency ...

Companies

February 15, 2019

Seizing on Huawei’s Troubles, Samsung Bets Big on Network Gear

By Reuters

SEOUL—Samsung Electronics is pouring resources into its telecom network equipment business, aiming to capitalize on the security fears hobbling China's Huawei, according to company officials and other ...

US News

February 15, 2019

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Returns to Work for First Time Since Surgery: Supreme Court

By Zachary Stieber

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returned to work on Feb. 15 for the first time since her surgery in December 2018, according to the court. The ...

Politics

February 15, 2019

Beto O’Rourke Says He’d ‘Absolutely’ Tear Down Border Wall in El Paso

By Tom Ozimek

Beto O'Rourke, former congressman and potential candidate for the 2020 presidential election, said that if given the chance, he would tear down the existing border barrier in ...

China-US News

February 15, 2019

US-China Trade Talks to Resume in Washington Next Week

By Reuters

BEIJING/WASHINGTON—Talks between China and the United States to resolve their bruising trade war will resume next week in Washington, with both sides saying this week's negotiations in ...

Trump Presidency

February 15, 2019

Trump to Get Up to $8 Billion for Border Wall Using Emergency Powers

By Ivan Pentchoukov

President Donald Trump will secure up to $8 billion in funds for wall construction after signing a spending bill and declaring a national emergency on the southwest ...

Northern California

February 15, 2019

Risk of Flooding, Mudslides Remains After California Storm

By The Associated Press

SAUSALITO, California—Authorities warn that mudslides are still possible on Friday, Feb. 15, even after a damaging storm moved through California, trapping people in floodwaters, triggering a debris ...

Companies

February 15, 2019

Amazon Dumps NYC Headquarters and Its Promised 25,000 Jobs

By The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Amazon abruptly dropped plans Feb. 14 for a big new headquarters in New York that would have brought 25,000 jobs to the city, reversing course after ...

Southern California

February 14, 2019

Massive Storm Hits SoCal, Evacuation Called for Residents

By Zach Li

Intense rain brought by the strongest storm of the season effectively soaked Southern California on Thursday, Feb. 14, causing damage and road closures, and triggering widespread flash ...

Trump Presidency

February 14, 2019

Trump Gains a Few Pounds But Still in Good Health, Doctors Report

By The Associated Press

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump has put on four pounds over the past year. According to the results of a physical examination conducted last week, he remains in "very good ...

US News

February 14, 2019

Border Apprehensions Surge 400 Percent in El Paso, ‘Smugglers Try to Overwhelm Us,’ Agent Says

By Petr Svab

Border Patrol apprehensions of illegal trespassers increased by nearly 440 percent in the El Paso Sector in the past four months compared to a year ago. Local ...

February 14, 2019

UK PM May Loses Symbolic Brexit Vote in Parliament

By Reuters

LONDON—Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a defeat on her Brexit strategy on Feb. 14, that undermined her pledge to European Union leaders to get her divorce deal ...

US News

February 14, 2019

Kentucky Students Lobby for Protection of Free Speech

By Matthew Vadum

Student leaders from a group of taxpayer-funded Kentucky universities are urging state lawmakers to approve legislation to protect free speech on campus from administrators who inhibit free ...

Politics

February 14, 2019

Election Watchdog Urges SCOTUS to Hear Census Immigration Case Before Administrative Deadlines

By William Patrick

An election watchdog group is urging the Supreme Court to hear a sensitive case regarding a Census Bureau citizenship question before administrative deadlines to produce census forms ...

Canada

February 14, 2019

Horrors of Chinese Torture Methods

By Omid Ghoreishi, Epoch Times

Almost three years before Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were detained by Chinese authorities, Swedish activist Peter Dahlin suffered a similar ordeal in China.

Politics

February 14, 2019

Small-Business Lending Gets Back on Track After the Shutdown

By Emel Akan

WASHINGTON—Linda McMahon, administrator of the Small Business Administration, recently recounted her agency's efforts to deal with the partial government shutdown and natural disasters. The recent partial shutdown ...

Trump Presidency

February 14, 2019

White House: Trump to Sign Border Deal, Declare National Emergency

By Bowen Xiao

UPDATE: The bill passed in the House on Thursday night, securing 300 to 128 votes, and will now head to President Trump's desk for signing on Friday ...

Canada

February 14, 2019

Beijing’s Shadow Haunts Overseas Chinese Students in Canada

By Omid Ghoreishi and Sihui Dai

Recent events on Canadian campuses highlight the pro-Beijing stance promoted among Chinese students that target groups persecuted by the Chinese regime.

Kids

February 14, 2019

Young People Drowning in a Rising Tide of Perfectionism

By Simon Sherry, Dalhousie University

We recently conducted one of the largest-ever studies on perfectionism. We learned that perfectionism has increased substantially over the past 25 years and that it affects men ...

Health News

February 14, 2019

Drinking 2 or More Diet Beverages Each Day Linked to High Risk of Stroke: Study

By Jack Phillips

Drinking two or more diet beverages of any kind per day has been linked to an elevated risk of blood clot-related strokes, heart attacks, and early death ...

Arts & Culture

February 14, 2019

Beggar Confused When Emperor Asks for Some Rice, but Then Discovers a ‘Gift’ in His Bowl

By Li Yen, Epoch Times

Words of Wisdom aims to highlight important morals, which we feel our readers will benefit from reading. We hope you enjoy this fable. This story perfectly portrays ...

Fine Arts

February 14, 2019

An Interview With the Founder of Sugarlift, an Innovative Art Consultancy

By Milene Fernandez

Recently, a behind-the-scenes look at artists’ lives was put on display in “Sketchbook Vol. 1,” the first exhibition held in the new project space and gallery of Sugarlift, ...

Entertainment News

February 15, 2019

Tommy Lee Gets Married to Social Media Star Brittany Furlan

By Jack Phillips

Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee and social media personality Brittany Furlan got married on Valentine’s Day, a year after they announced their engagement. Lee, 54, shared the ...

Entertainment News

February 15, 2019

Louisiana Rapper Mystikal Free on $3 Million Bond in Rape Case

By The Associated Press

SHREVEPORT, La.—Mystikal, a Louisiana rapper who had been in custody for nearly 1 and a half years on a rape charge, has been released on a $3 ...

Recipes

February 13, 2019

For the Chinese Lantern Festival, Make Sticky Rice Balls to Bring the Family Together

By CiCi Li, NTD Television

The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th and last day of Chinese New Year, falls on Feb. 19 this year. There are many legends about the origins ...

Food & Dining

February 12, 2019

In Defense of a Valentine’s Day In, Plus 2 Perfect Date Night Recipes

By Caroline Chambers

People love to hate Valentine’s Day, citing it as a meaningless, commercial Hallmark holiday. But I’ve always had a hard time figuring out what’s to hate about ...

Travel

February 5, 2019

4-Day Culinary Adventure in Germany’s Southern Kitchens

By Susan James, Epoch Times Contributor

The duck breast was perfectly cooked. The richness of the meat served with a pork sauce was cut by the sharp bite of sautéed red cabbage. Small ...

Travel

February 4, 2019

Design Firm Studio 11 on How to Evoke a Feeling of Home in a Hotel

By Channaly Philipp

Thoughtful design goes a long way towards making travelers feel comfortable, and it starts right at the front door.

Life

February 14, 2019

Doting Father Goes to Great Lengths to ‘Babysit’ Daughter’s Favorite Doll

By Ashok Ramprasad

A doting daddy will do anything to see his little girl happy, from painting his nails to braiding her hair, and not to mention posing in similar ...

Family

February 14, 2019

6 Books to Add to Your Valentine’s Day Celebration

By Barbara Danza, Epoch Times

One simple way to enjoy the celebration of Valentine’s Day with your children is to read aloud stories centered on love and the holiday itself.