As tensions continue to simmer in the Taiwan Strait, the international community is closely watching the developments in the region, with concerns over the risk of accidental clashes and potential military escalation. The United States has reiterated its support for Taiwan's self-defense capabilities and its commitment to upholding the island's security, in line with the provisions of the Taiwan Relations Act.WRITE OF CENTER A new “Golden Age.” Can you feel it? It’s hard not to be excited and optimistic about the incoming Trump administration. The southern border is about to be closed. Is there anyone better suited than Tom Homan to lead this effort? He was born for this job. He will not only close it but also initiate the deportation of criminals, stop child trafficking and halt the free flow of fentanyl. Those who enter our country legally will do so because they embrace the American Dream and our culture, not because they seek free room and board. Our economy is set to receive a significant boost. Treasury Secretary-elect Scott Bessent is a highly successful hedge fund manager. He has announced his 3x3x3 plan: increase GDP growth to 3%, reduce the budget deficit to 3% of GDP from 7%, and raise domestic oil production by 3 million barrels per day. Lower gas prices are on the way. The Trump tax cuts will be made permanent and President-elect Trump has promised to eliminate three regulations for every new one added. Combined with the new Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, we could be on the brink of unprecedented economic prosperity. It’s time to rely on our brightest citizens to solve our problems, not unelected government bureaucrats. As President Trump has said, it’s time to protect our geniuses and loosen up restrictions so entrepreneurs can innovate. The FBI and the Department of Justice will return to investigating real crimes and prosecuting those who genuinely need to go to jail. Read Kash Patel’s book “Government Gangsters” and tell me justice isn’t on the way. No more targeting innocent parents who want a say in their children’s education, and no more targeting individuals praying outside abortion clinics. The Department of Education will be overhauled or shut down. More power can be given to the states and parents, allowing parents to choose where to send their kids to school without government influence. We spend the second most money per pupil in the world but rank 35th out of 37 major economies in early childhood education, 31st in math, and 18th in science. A competitive system will tackle these issues, leading to the decline of weaker schools. We are a sick nation, and RFK Jr. is the right medicine. We spend three times more per capita on healthcare than Europe. 74% of adults are overweight or obese, and 50% of our children are obese, compared to just 3% in Japan; 77% of young adults are unfit for military service. I trust RFK will address these challenges and “Make America Healthy Again.” I’m excited that Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who Dr. Fauci canceled for his anti-lockdown stance during Covid, will head the National Institutes of Health. A true warrior will lead the Department of Defense. In sports terms, I consider Pete Hegseth a players’ coach. DEI policies will vanish and the focus will return to creating the strongest fighting force on the planet. We’ll update our procurement systems and concentrate on advanced technologies instead of enriching defense lobbyists and outdated defense industries. Leaders around the globe have taken notice that things are about to change: America is back. The invitation from Macron for the Notre Dame opening, Justin Trudeau flying in to meet with President- elect Trump about closing the Northern border, and Mexico’s President showing a conciliatory tone after meeting with the president- elect — all signal a shift. Discussions with Benjamin Netanyahu about a hostage swap in Gaza and preventing Iran’s nuclear capability add to the momentum. The world understands that President- elect Trump is already in charge and not to be trifled with. Imagine a world where we’re not spending billions as we inch toward a Third World War in Ukraine, where the Middle East isn’t a tinderbox, and where the Abraham Accords again take center stage. Picture a crippled Iran with no nuclear capabilities and no funds to support terrorism. I believe we’re on the verge of a golden age. If President-elect Trump and his team execute their plans effectively, the Republican Party could remain in power for years. But this isn’t about power; it’s about Making America Great Again. Michael Wheeler is the current Kendall County Republican Party chairman.
In his recent speech, Trump pointed to the growing number of illegal immigrants in the country as a pressing concern that must be addressed immediately. He cited statistics showing that there are millions of undocumented individuals living in the U.S., taking advantage of government resources, and competing with American workers for jobs.
Apple is facing backlash over one of its new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2 . The feature meant to summarize iPhone notifications inaccurately summarized some news alerts. Nonprofit Reporters Without Borders has called for Apple to remove the generative AI feature. Apple is facing backlash over one of its newest generative AI features . Advertisement The feature, available in the latest iOS 18.2 update, summarizes groups of notifications from an app on a user's iPhone to give them a quick rundown of what they missed at a glance. Users, however, have pointed out at least two instances of it providing inaccurate information when attempting to summarize notifications from news organizations. Advertisement In one case, the summary falsely claimed the BBC reported that Luigi Mangione , the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had killed himself. Mangione is alive and was extradited to New York on Thursday . In another instance, the feature wrongly summarized a New York Times article to say that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been arrested. The NYT article actually reported that the International Criminal Court had issued a warrant for Netanyahu's arrest, not that he had been arrested. The nonprofit Reporters Without Borders has called on Apple to remove the feature. Advertisement "AIs are probability machines, and facts can't be decided by a roll of the dice," said Vincent Berthier, the head of the group's technology and journalism desk, in a public statement this week. "The automated production of false information attributed to a media outlet is a blow to the outlet's credibility and a danger to the public's right to reliable information on current affairs." Apple, the BBC, the NYT, and Reporters Without Borders did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider. A spokesperson from the BBC previously said the organization has filed a complaint with Apple "to raise this concern and fix the problem." Advertisement "It is essential to us that our audiences can trust any information or journalism published in our name and that includes notifications," the spokesperson previously said.The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly had a fear of cold weather and believed that he needed to boost his immune system to prevent illnesses during the winter months. Without consulting a healthcare professional or seeking proper medical advice, he took it upon himself to create a concoction of various supplements and traditional Chinese medicine to "strengthen" his body. Unfortunately, his lack of knowledge about the potential risks and interactions of these substances led to a fatal outcome.
The phrase "moderately loose" was initially coined in response to economic challenges and aimed at stimulating growth through relaxed monetary conditions. It signified a departure from tighter policies and was seen as a necessary measure to support economic recovery. Fourteen years later, its reappearance suggests that policymakers may once again be considering a shift towards a more accommodative stance.
