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9 Countries Summon Chinese Envoys Over Xinjiang Row

Nine U.S. allies in Europe have summoned China’s ambassadors in protest after Beijing slapped sanctions on a dozen European officials, researchers, and institutions that have been vocal about the regime’s human rights abuses. The “sanctioning of members of Parliament and scientists is absolutely incomprehensible,” German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in a March 23 statement […]

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Santa Ana Classrooms Will Remain Closed Until Next School Year

Santa Ana public school students won’t be returning to class during the current curricular year. The Santa Ana Unified School District’s (SAUSD) board voted March 23 to keep schools closed for in-person instruction for the remainder of the school year. Board members opted not to vote on creating a hybrid class schedule, following a presentation that

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South Korea Says North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Into East Sea

SEOUL, South Korea—South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired at least one unidentified projectile into its eastern waters. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff on Thursday didn’t immediately provide further details about the launch. The launch came a day after U.S. and South Korean officials said the North fired short-range weapons presumed as cruise

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Hospital Employees Gather Across California to Protest Bonus Pay Disappointment

Healthcare workers—unhappy with the lack of compensation for their sacrifices during the ongoing pandemic—gathered in Anaheim March 24 to protest Kaiser Permanente’s lower-than-expected annual performance payouts. The rally was among 29 held at Kaiser Permanente facilities statewide. Members of the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West  said the bonus pay they received was 15 percent

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Airline Industry Bailout Talks Ongoing as Committee Explores Options

While the federal government continues talks with airlines over a bailout package that could cost as much as $9 billion, a parliamentary committee on March 23 heard from other aviation sector players about ways to assist the recovery of the industry left reeling from pandemic restrictions on domestic and international travel. Ottawa’s fighter jet contract

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