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Yang Hengjun said the Australian government’s support over the past six years has helped him endure the unbearable suffering he has had at CCP prisons.Chinese Australian blogger Yang Hengjun wrote a sincere letter to Australian leaders for help in ending a six-year imprisonment at the hands of Beijing.The academic and democratic writer who emigrated to Australia in 1999 was arrested by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authorities in 2019 when he returned to China to renew his family’s visa.The CCP later charged him with spying, which he strongly denied. Yang is being detained in Beijing No. 2 prison.In February 2024, the…

For those who have experienced one, it can cause a recession story. We’re not officially there yet (at the time of this writing), but it’s only natural to worry about rising prices due to tariffs and potential aftermaths. Nearly nine in 10 Americans (85%) are concerned about tariffs, with one of their biggest concerns being tariffs (45%) leading to a recession, a Nerdwallet survey found. I remember how the Great Recession destroyed jobs across the United States, including mine. After graduating in 2009, I worked as an entry-level executive assistant for a nonprofit for four months before being fired. I…

NAPOLIST, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Attorney General James Usmier said his office is challenging a recent court decision that questioned the constitutionality of the state’s drug show ban. The 11th Circuit upheld a lower court’s decision that explained Florida law. The lawsuit was filed by Burger Marys in Orlando, who held a child-friendly drug show over the weekend. Set “Casanova Killer” for today’s execution at Florida State Prison A spokesman for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office called the ruling an overdue by federal courts. “No one has the constitutional right to carry out sexual routines in front of young children,”…

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has introduced legislation aimed at preventing federal transport grants from being used to purchase buses and railroad vehicles created by state-backed Chinese companies. Known as protection of transportation operations to ban China law, the bill seeks to reduce the US transport sector’s reliance on Chinese manufacturers and limit the Chinese government’s impact on domestic supply chains.The law was introduced by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), John Cornyn (R-TX), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capitol (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Tina Smith (D-MN). A fellow bill is led in the…

Banks are acting in accordance with Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering Act.Commonwealth Bank customers raised concerns after being quized about their intentions when withdrawing large amounts of cash.Banks are asking detailed questions about cash transactions with customers (including deposits) in response to government pressure to address money laundering concerns.Australian businessman Louis Christopher is a co-founder of real estate data agency SQM Research, and has been labelled “abhorrent” for several inquiries.He claimed he received an email asking for information on how he created his wealth, why he holds cash at home, and whether he made certain payments to third parties.He shared a copy…

AdventHealth has announced its biggest expansion ever. It is a $660 million, 14-storey patient and surgical tower. The development is part of a broader $1 billion long-term investment aimed at strengthening healthcare services in central Florida.The new tower will include 24 operating rooms, endoscopy, imaging services, and 440 hospitalized beds. Located south of King Street, the facility is designed with cutting-edge technology to meet the growing health needs of the region. Construction is expected to be completed by 2030.Rob Deininger, CEO of AdventHealth Orlando, highlighted the organization’s commitment to evolving with the needs of its community. He said the project,…

According to a recent analysis by Lendingtree, property taxes rose in all 50 largest metropolitan areas from 2021 to 2023. During this period, the national median property tax rose 10.4%, while Tampa, Florida experienced the most important jump at 23.3%. Currently, homeowners across the country pay a median annual property tax of $2,969, equivalent to about $247 a month. People with mortgages tend to pay more with a median annual tax of $3,343 compared to $2,474 for homeowners without mortgages. This disparity is partly due to escrow arrangements that are generally related to mortgage payments.The study highlights that property tax…

Full Sail University has confirmed it has fired 120 employees as part of a broader effort to coordinate staff with current institutional priorities and long-term goals.In a statement provided to the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ) on May 14, the Winter Park-based for-profit agency said it includes faculty positions at the main campus at 3300 University Blvd.”We are firmly committed to providing an exceptional educational experience,” the university said. “We are confident in our ability to meet the needs of our students and alumni, so there will be no changes to our course offerings or services.”

The government’s new emergency services fund bills homeowners and farmers every year.United Firefighters Union Secretary Peter Marshall has heavily criticized the Victorian government for using volunteer firefighters as new tax cover aimed at dealing with the state’s ongoing debt crisis.Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF) taxes are expected to charge farmers $63 and $678 per year homeowners.Marshall said the Alan Labour Government will use volunteer workers as shields to bring taxation.In fact, S&P Global Ratings is to issue another warning to the state, bringing the finances under control or risking a downgrade to credit ratings.”I’m not an economist. But this…

After several trips to the epic universe, the new Universal Orlando Theme Park has come with a list of the items you need. Some of these items are attraction staples or everyday “Florida Life” ingredients. There are some good planning strategies. Some are more epic than elsewhere. These are recommended for most Orlando outings, but here’s why they should be considered epic essentials here: Skin Game Wearing sunscreen, mom always said, and mom knows best. Make it into a large amount of SPF. Epic’s debut will be at dawn, though likely to burn Florida’s summer. The new theme park, which…