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A big-hearted garbage worker intends to celebrate Children’s Day by giving away reconditioned bicycles to underprivileged kids . The refuse collector, Saksan “Bird” Maksorntong , revealed he has rebuilt a number of broken and abandoned bicycles he found on his rounds and plans to give them to underprivileged kids as a gift on Children’s Day. Every second Saturday of January is Thailand’s National Children’s Day. It is a day when schools all over the country host a series of fun events for their pupils. Even the Thai prime minister is taking part. PM Prayut Chan o Cha is joining in the celebration by opening his office for children to explore. For some underprivileged kids, Children’s Day is not a celebration at all, says the philanthropic garbage collector. Related news One man’s motorcycle trip from Bangkok to Korat with his 11 cats goes viral 7 hours ago Bones found behind man’s house who committed suicide suspected to belong to missing … [Read more...] about Big-hearted garbage worker gives away reconditioned bicycles to needy kids on Children’s Day

Cranes unload containers from carriers at Busan Port on March 13. [YONHAP] Korea's exports fell 17.4 percent on year in the first 20 days of March, data showed Tuesday, amid the protracted downcycle in the global semiconductor industry. The country's outbound shipments stood at $30.9 billion between March 1 and March 20, compared with $37.4 billion a year earlier, according to the data from the Korea Customs Service. Imports decreased 5.7 percent on year to $37.3 billion during the period, resulting in a trade deficit of $6.3 billion. By sector, exports of chips plunged 44.7 percent on year to reach $4.32 billion. Outbound shipments of petroleum and steel products also dipped 10.6 percent and 12.7 percent, respectively, to $2.9 billion and $2.6 billion. Overseas sales of automobiles, on the other hand, jumped 69.6 percent to hit $3.45 billion over the period. By destination, exports to China decreased 36.2 percent to $6.18 billion despite hopes over the reopening of … [Read more...] about Korea’s exports down 17.4 percent during first 20 days of March

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Tara Schuster may not have been a household name like the talent she worked with for nearly a decade as a development executive at Comedy Central on series including The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Key & Peele . But she definitively understands the magic of using humor—as well as hefty doses of vulnerability, relatability and candid guidance—when it comes to sharing her own story of healing. “One thing I learned at Comedy Central, particularly from Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, is that a sketch works because you as an audience member relate to the truth underneath of it. It’s something you always knew but you didn’t know how to articulate it,” Schuster says. “And that’s why I think comedy is so powerful in mental health. Because you already know it; you already sense it. It just took an artist to pull it out of you and show you a mirror or a different perspective. When you can really tap into … [Read more...] about Mind Reading: Former Comedy Central Exec Tara Schuster Uses Humor As Door Into Discussing Her Darkest Days

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are searching for gunmen who shot two cars in a terror attack Monday, killing an American citizen, according to the Israeli police. The shooters stopped at an intersection and shot two cars driving by on the other side of the road, according to footage of the incident from Walla News, an Israeli media outlet. The IDF announced Monday that a terrorist attack had occurred at the Bet Ha’Arava junction in Jericho after shooters had shot at several cars and killed an American citizen, according to a statement from U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides. (RELATED: ‘Gravely Concerned’: UN Official Criticizes Israel Police Response To Riots Following Terror Attacks In The West Bank) Nides confirmed the news in a Twitter post on Monday. Sadly, I can confirm that a U.S. citizen was killed in one of the terror attacks in the West Bank tonight. I pray for his family. — Ambassador Tom Nides (@USAmbIsrael) February 27, 2023 The IDF said they … [Read more...] about Israeli Police Looking For Shooters Who Killed American Citizen In Terror Attack

Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz introduced three pieces of legislation Monday that would accelerate oil and gas permitting in the U.S. to make energy secure in the country. The Daily Caller first obtained the three bills, the first of which is titled the Energy Freedom Act. The legislation would accelerate federal permitting for energy projects and pipelines; mandate new onshore and offshore oil and gas lease sales; approve pending liquified natural gas (LNG) export licenses; and speed up solar, wind and geothermal development. The second bill, titled the Federal Permitting Modernization Act (FAST Act), would require federal agencies to reform and prioritize federal approvals by requiring timelines: five days for federal agencies to notify the public of the project by publishing details in the Federal Register; 30 days to publish those environmental documents for review; 60 days for the public to comment on those documents and 30 days for the public to approve or disapprove the … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Ted Cruz Introduces Three Bills To Accelerate Oil And Gas Permitting

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a progressive prosecutor backed by George Soros, is prepared to indict former President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Bragg is prepared to charge Trump for alleged hush-money paid to former porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Trump allegedly directed lawyer Michael Cohen to send $130,000 to Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged extramarital affair. (RELATED: Trump Announces On Social Media That He Expects To Be Arrested On Tuesday) Alvin Bragg is abusing his office to target President Trump while he’s reduced a majority of felonies, including violent crimes, to misdemeanors. He has different rules for political opponents. Republicans stopped the radical DC crime law, and we will investigate any use of… https://t.co/5yYIo8SUOC — Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) March 19, 2023 Bragg ran as a progressive criminal justice reformer in a competitive Democratic primary for Manhattan District … [Read more...] about Soros-Funded Prosecutor Comes For Trump After Letting Felons Off The Hook

Three House Republican committee chairmen are demanding documents from the New York prosecutor who is investigating former President Donald Trump’s payments to an adult actress. House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan, House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer, and House Administration Committee chairman Bryan Steil are calling on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to provide all documents and communications involving his investigation into Trump, as well as sit for a transcribed interview. A New York grand jury is investigating Trump’s 2016 payments to Stormy Daniels, and the former president said Saturday that he expects to be arrested Tuesday, March 21. “ Y ou are reportedly about to engage in an unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority: the indictment of a former President of the United States and current declared candidate for that office. This indictment comes after years of your office searching for a basi s — … [Read more...] about House Republicans Demand Documents From Prosecutor Investigating Trump

The University of Pittsburgh (UPitt) Student Government Board (SGB) allocated more than $26,000 for a student organization to host transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney during Pride Week, the student newspaper The Pitt News reported. The Pitt Program Council and the Rainbow Alliance will host “An Evening With Dylan Mulvaney” on March 22 at 8:30pm on campus to begin its Pride week activities, according to the Council’s website . The former Broadway actor made headlines after a TikTok series went viral documenting the “days of girlhood” after Mulvaney came out as transgender. (RELATED: Drew Barrymore Gets Down On Her Knees In Bizarre, Intimate Interview With Trans Activist Dylan Mulvaney) The Rainbow Alliance requested $26,250 to pay for the event which the SGB unanimously approved in full, according to the Pitt News. The Council will reportedly cover the remaining speaker fees which can range between $30,000 and $50,000, according to All American Speakers, a talent … [Read more...] about University Shells Out More Than $26,000 To Host Trans Activist

Shaquille O’Neal sparked concern after tweeting images of himself in a hospital bed Sunday, but he is now reportedly healing from hip surgery. The legendary basketball player is said to have undergone hip correction surgery to correct an apparently persistent injury . Sources close to the situation said the surgical process went according to plan and he is healing well post-operation, according to TMZ . The NBA legend is reportedly focused on healing and recovery at this time. i’m always watching @TurnerSportsEJ and @Candace_Parker miss y’all pic.twitter.com/4tY4X6v1Pj — SHAQ (@SHAQ) March 19, 2023 The image posted to social media shows the NBA legend laying flat on his back in a hospital bed, wearing a blue hospital gown while hooked up to a number of machines. “I’m always watching @TurnerSportsEJ and @Candace_Parker miss y’all,” Shaq wrote in the caption of his Tweet. Shaq only tagged his “NBA on TNT” colleagues Erin Johnson and Candace Parker … [Read more...] about REPORT: Shaquille O’Neal’s Surgery Details Revealed

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) weighed in Monday on the possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, calling the Manhattan District Attorney “corrupt” by saying he would not get involved in a “manufactured circus” surrounding the potential charges, as DeSantis prepares for a likely 2024 election rivalry against Trump. Key Facts DeSantis, who was speaking at an event in Panama City, Florida, told reporters he did not know what was going to happen with Trump’s potential indictment, and was not getting involved “in any way”—but he criticized the process. DeSantis called Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney who could bring charges against Trump in the coming days if a grand jury chooses to indict him, a “Soros-funded” prosecutor who “weaponizes” his office to “impose a political agenda on society” (billionaire George Soros, a frequent target of hard-right politicians, donated to a … [Read more...] about DeSantis Breaks Silence On Possible Trump Charges—And Criticizes N.Y. Prosecutor For ‘Political Agenda’