B.C. Begley

bcbegleyNovember 22, 2022

France in shock after murder of tax inspector

The French government on Tuesday expressed shock after a tax inspector was stabbed to death as he was trying to audit the books of a business owner in the north of the country. The murder victim, a 43-year old civil servant for the tax authorities, was found dead on Monday, killed “most likely by repeated stabbing”, the prosecutors’ office in the northern French city of … Continue reading France in shock after murder of tax inspector

Hunter Biden laptop repairman details ‘chilling’ warning from FBI agent

John Paul Mac Isaac is set to release his new book, “American Injustice,” in which he details what took place after he first discovered Hunter Biden’s laptop. The release comes just months before a new Republican House majority plans to begin investigations. Mac Isaac explained on “America’s Newsroom” on Monday that he has been working closely with members of Congress as their planned investigation into … Continue reading Hunter Biden laptop repairman details ‘chilling’ warning from FBI agent

Space

NASA’s Orion crew vehicle successfully completes Moon flyby

NASA’s Orion spacecraft has successfully completed one of the key maneuvers of its maiden journey: a flyby of the Moon during which it got as close as 81 miles to the lunar surface. This was important for a few reasons, not least because it marked a critical test for the propulsion system. Orion carried out four trajectory correction burns on its way to the Moon, … Continue reading NASA’s Orion crew vehicle successfully completes Moon flyby

China’s Guangzhou locks down millions in ‘zero-COVID’ fight

The southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou locked down its largest district Monday as it tries to tamp down a major COVID-19 outbreak, suspending public transit and requiring residents to present a negative test if they want to leave their homes. The outbreak is testing China’s attempt to bring a more targeted approach to its zero-COVID policies while facing multiple outbreaks driven by fast-spreading omicron variants. … Continue reading China’s Guangzhou locks down millions in ‘zero-COVID’ fight

Indonesia: Java quake kills 162 and injures hundreds

An earthquake on the main Indonesian island of Java has killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds, regional governor Ridwan Kamil has said. The 5.6 magnitude quake struck Cianjur town in West Java, at a shallow depth of 10km (six miles), according to US Geological Survey data. Scores of people were taken to hospital, with many treated outside. Rescuers were working into the night … Continue reading Indonesia: Java quake kills 162 and injures hundreds

Top Russian official warns of possible nuclear accident at Zaporizhzhia

The head of Russia’s state-run atomic energy agency, Rosatom, warned on Monday there was a risk of a nuclear accident at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest, following renewed shelling over the weekend. Moscow and Kyiv have traded accusations of shelling the facility for months since Russian forces took control of it in March, shortly after invading Ukraine. Renewed shelling on Sunday triggered fresh … Continue reading Top Russian official warns of possible nuclear accident at Zaporizhzhia

One Killed, 17 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Apple Store

One person is dead and 17 people hurt after a car crashed into an Apple Store at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham, Massachusetts, Monday morning, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office confirmed. Officials said a dark-colored SUV crashed through the plate glass window around 10:45 a.m. and struck multiple people, including several who were pinned against a wall. Calling it an “unthinkable morning,” District … Continue reading One Killed, 17 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Apple Store

Space

Artemis: Nasa expects humans to live on Moon this decade

Humans could stay on the Moon for lengthy periods during this decade, a Nasa official has told the BBC. Howard Hu, who leads the Orion lunar spacecraft programme for the agency, said habitats would be needed to support scientific missions. He told Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that Wednesday’s launch of the Artemis rocket, which carries Orion, was a “historic day for human space flight”. Orion … Continue reading Artemis: Nasa expects humans to live on Moon this decade

Gay bar shooting suspect faces murder, hate crime charges

The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crimes charges Monday, two days after the attack that killed five people and left 17 others with gunshot wounds. Online court records showed that 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich faced five murder charges and five charges of committing a bias-motivated crime causing bodily injury in Saturday … Continue reading Gay bar shooting suspect faces murder, hate crime charges

Business

Stressed-Out Americans Plan to Buy Fewer Christmas Gifts, Donate Less to Charity

Households, retailers and charities nationwide, feeling the pinch of inflation, are bracing for a humbug holiday season. U.S. consumers and businesses have trimmed spending plans for gifts, charitable contributions and holiday events, data show. The penny-pinching threatens to spoil the year-end for many, especially firms and nonprofits that tally their largest share of sales and donations in November and December. “We’re hopeful for a strong … Continue reading Stressed-Out Americans Plan to Buy Fewer Christmas Gifts, Donate Less to Charity

Saudi Arabia executes 12 people with swords even after Crown Prince’s promise to cut back

Saudi Arabia has executed 12 people in 10 days despite the Crown Prince‘s promise to cut down on such form of punishment, according to a human rights organisation. Reprieve said the defendants, all males, were sentenced to death after being imprisoned for non-violent drug offences. According to the non-profit organisation, which gathered data on this week’s executions, most of the defendants were beheaded with a … Continue reading Saudi Arabia executes 12 people with swords even after Crown Prince’s promise to cut back

McCarthy vows to remove Swalwell, Schiff, Omar from House committees

Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Sunday vowed to remove and keep future committee assignments from Democratic Representatives Eric Swalwell, Adam Schiff and Illhan Omar when the Republicans retake control of the new Congress. FOX NEWS – During an appearance on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” McCarthy told anchor Maria Bartiromo that he will keep the promise he made in January to remove Swalwell and Schiff from … Continue reading McCarthy vows to remove Swalwell, Schiff, Omar from House committees

Business

Bob Iger returns as Disney CEO in shocking shakeup

In a stunning recent move that sent shockwaves throughout Hollywood, Bob Iger, one of the most notable CEO’s in the history of The Walt Disney Company, is returning to once again run the media empire. YAHOO NEWS – According to the company, Iger will serve as CEO for two years, with a mandate from the Board to “set the strategic direction for renewed growth and … Continue reading Bob Iger returns as Disney CEO in shocking shakeup

Ukraine nuclear power station shelled, UN nuclear watchdog says

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently under the control of Russian military officials, was hit by shelling on Sunday, drawing condemnation from the United Nations nuclear watchdog, which said the attacks risked a major disaster in the area. YAHOO NEWS – More than a dozen blasts shook Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant on Saturday evening and Sunday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) … Continue reading Ukraine nuclear power station shelled, UN nuclear watchdog says

Gunman kills 5 at LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs

Just before midnight on Saturday, a 22-year-old gunman entered an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado and immediately opened fire, killing at least five people and injuring 25 others, before patrons of the nightclub confronted and stopped him from doing more har, police said on Sunday. CBS NEWS – At a news conference Sunday morning, Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez identified the suspect as … Continue reading Gunman kills 5 at LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs

North Korea test launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US

North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.’s mainland, defense officials said Friday. The missile landed 130 miles off the coast of Japan, and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said it was in close communication with Japanese and South Korean officials. The U.S. command immediately condemned Pyongyang’s missile launched and called … Continue reading North Korea test launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US

A Quarter of Americans at Risk of Winter Power Blackouts, Grid Emergencies

Large swaths of North America may face blackouts and other energy emergencies during bouts of extreme cold this winter as coal and natural gas supplies tighten, according to a US regulatory agency. The electric grids at most risk of supply shortfalls are in Texas, the central US system stretching from the Great Lakes to Louisiana, New England and the Carolinas, the North American Electric Reliability … Continue reading A Quarter of Americans at Risk of Winter Power Blackouts, Grid Emergencies

5 Aircraft Carriers Set to Operate Together in Europe for NATO Exercise

U.S. aircraft carriers USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) will exercise with aircraft carriers from France, Italy and the United Kingdom as part of a joint operation across Europe meant to show NATO interoperability, the Pentagon announced Thursday. The two American carrier strike groups, their embarked air wings and escorts will be operating in the North Atlantic Ocean, North Sea … Continue reading 5 Aircraft Carriers Set to Operate Together in Europe for NATO Exercise

Technology

White House Studies Blocking Sun to Stop ‘Climate Change’

On Oct. 13, the White House announced that it was funding a five-year-research plan into one of the most controversial proposals for fighting climate change out there: geoengineering, or the technologies and innovations that can be used to artificially modify the Earth’s climate. The report will be dedicated specifically to a form of geoengineering known as solar radiation management. This is a technique that essentially … Continue reading White House Studies Blocking Sun to Stop ‘Climate Change’

Man guilty of tattooing minor in MCDONALD’S dining room

A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to charges that he gave a minor a tattoo while seated at a table in the dining room of a McDonald’s restaurant, according to court records. Brandon Presha, 29, last month copped to a pair of misdemeanor counts in connection with the illegal inking at a McDonald’s in Laurens, a city about 35 miles south of Spartanburg. Seen … Continue reading Man guilty of tattooing minor in MCDONALD’S dining room

FBI director very concerned by Chinese ‘police stations’ in USA

The United States is deeply concerned about the Chinese government setting up unauthorized ‘police stations’ in U.S. cities to possibly pursue influence operations, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers on Thursday. Safeguard Defenders, a Europe-based human rights organization, published a report in September revealing the presence of dozens of Chinese police “service stations” in major cities around the world, including New York. Republicans in Congress … Continue reading FBI director very concerned by Chinese ‘police stations’ in USA

GOP turns focus to Hunter Biden business dealings after winning House

House Republicans fresh off securing a majority immediately turned their attention to probes into the foreign business dealings of President Biden’s son Hunter Biden and brother James Biden. The ultimate goal of of the probes is to question whether the president is “compromised” by foreign governments as the GOP shifts its focus from a disappointing midterm to oversight — and the 2024 presidential race. Rep. … Continue reading GOP turns focus to Hunter Biden business dealings after winning House

House Democrats Rally Behind New Yorker Jeffries to Succeed Pelosi as Leader

House Democrats quickly coalesced behind Brooklyn native Hakeem Jeffries as their next leader to succeed Speaker Nancy Pelosi after she announced on Thursday that she’s stepping down. Jeffries, 52, would be the first Black party leader in Congress and long has been viewed as Pelosi’s heir apparent. He hasn’t formally announced his candidacy for the top spot when Democrats choose their leaders at the end … Continue reading House Democrats Rally Behind New Yorker Jeffries to Succeed Pelosi as Leader