Second Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
A Maryland judge has blocked Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship, issuing a nationwide injunction.
How America’s State-Funded Media Can Be a Powerful Tool Against Adversaries: Michael Pack
“We could do nothing better…than to knock [China’s internet] firewall down,” says Pack, the former head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
The Wind Beneath Her Wings: ‘Winged Victory of Samothrace’
The story behind the Louvre’s monumental ‘Winged Victory’ sculpture.
Walter Camp: Genius of the Gridiron
A perceptive Yale rugby player, who died 100 years ago, formulated the sport of American football.
Children and YA Books on Love and Wonder for Valentine’s Day
For the young and young adult, this selection of current releases are great additions to the family library.
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Trump Says He Wants to Avoid Conflict With Iran ‘But It Cannot Have a Nuclear Weapon’
Trump responded to talk of a joint U.S.–Israeli strike on Iran, following his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Feb. 4.
Trump to Sign Order Barring Men From Women’s Sports
Schools that fail to comply will face investigations by the U.S. Department of Education and could lose federal funding.
USPS Lifts Suspensions on Inbound Parcels From China, Hong Kong
This comes just days after Trump signed an executive order suspending the duty-free exemption for low-value shipments.
Self-Deportations and Plummeting Crossings–How New Border Policies Impact Arizona
In Yuma, lettuce farmers have suffered millions worth of damaged crops in the past four years due to illegal immigrant crossings.
CDC, FDA, HHS Sued After Health Webpages Go Down
Doctors for America is asking the court to order the agencies to restore the removed materials.
How America’s State-Funded Media Can Be a Powerful Tool Against Adversaries: Michael Pack
“We could do nothing better…than to knock [China’s internet] firewall down,” says Pack, the former head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
US Business Bankruptcy Filings Jump 16 Percent in January: Report
The high volume of bankruptcy restructurings are expected to continue in the first half of 2025, said PwC.
Shen Yun a ‘Most Beautiful Form of Art,’ Says Model
Fashion model Sarah Jaffe rang in the Lunar New Year by watching Shen Yun Performing Arts in Sacramento, California on Jan. 29.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Senate Confirms Scott Turner for HUD Secretary
The Senate voted 55–44 to confirm Scott Turner as the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Argentina Announces Withdrawal From WHO Over COVID Lockdown ‘Economic Catastrophe’
President Javier Milei said that COVID-19 lockdowns promoted by the agency could be ‘classified as a crime against humanity.’
International Community Reacts to Trump’s Gaza Plan
Trump’s plan for the United States to take over and redevelop the Gaza Strip while relocating its residents found few supporters abroad.
Federal Worker Unions File Lawsuit to Block Trump Buyout Program
A U.S. official said that more than 20,000 federal workers have already accepted the offer.
Trump Wants a Sovereign Wealth Fund—Here’s How Other Nations Run Theirs
Wealth funds are utilized in more than 90 other countries, including Saudi Arabia, Australia, Norway, China, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Which US Goods Are Targeted by China’s Retaliatory Tariffs?
Chinese officials said they'll raise duties on certain energy inputs—coal, liquefied natural gas, and crude oil—that the country imports from the United States.
Families, Doctors Sue Over Executive Order Ending Funding for Transgender Surgeries on Minors
The lawsuit says the executive order is ‘unlawful and unconstitutional’ and discriminates on the basis of sex and transgender status.
Syrian Leader al-Sharaa Visits Ankara for Talks With Turkey’s Erdogan
Turkey was the primary backer of a rebel offensive late last year that toppled Syria’s long-ruling Assad regime.
Sunburn’s Real Culprit: It’s Not DNA Damage
You may be surprised at what’s really triggering immediate sunburn reactions like inflammation and cell death.
Shakespeare’s Sonnets 29 and 30: Solitude and Solace
The Bard reminds us that silent contemplation can lead to restoration for one’s soul.
Cookies, Cake, and Pop-Tarts: Super Bowl Media Day Highlighted by Sweets
W-shaped cookies, homemade Pop-Tarts, and Super Bowl birthdays were just some of the memorable moments from media day.
Cookies, Cake, and Pop-Tarts: Super Bowl Media Day Highlighted by Sweets
W-shaped cookies, homemade Pop-Tarts, and Super Bowl birthdays were just some of the memorable moments from media day.
Purpose and Passion Hold the Keys to Janine Turner’s Life
Turner says it was her parents who—by words and example—instilled in her the ambition and fortitude to pursue her passions.
Purpose and Passion Hold the Keys to Janine Turner’s Life
Turner says it was her parents who—by words and example—instilled in her the ambition and fortitude to pursue her passions.
Teens Spend More Than 1.5 Hours on Phones During School
A comprehensive study exposes teenagers’ use of smartphones in the classroom, raising concerns about learning and social engagement.
Teens Spend More Than 1.5 Hours on Phones During School
A comprehensive study exposes teenagers’ use of smartphones in the classroom, raising concerns about learning and social engagement.
Ex Libris: Andrew Carnegie
In this latest chapter of the ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books that helped educate and shape the ‘Patron Saint of Libraries.’
‘Inheritance’: Female Jason Bourne-ish Movie Shot on iPhone
The solid performances, in particular Phoebe Dynevor’s pout-y charisma, make “Inheritance” a modest yet entertaining espionage yarn.
Ex Libris: Andrew Carnegie
In this latest chapter of the ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books that helped educate and shape the ‘Patron Saint of Libraries.’
My ‘Sheet Pan Soup’ Trick Has Forever Changed the Way I Make Soup
Say goodbye to standing before the stove with this recipe.
Attention, Travelers: What’s Cuba’s New Must-Have Requirement to Visit the Island?
The Cuban government has enabled an online platform to modernize its consular services.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Sweet Surprises in Bruges
The city entertains with an infectious passion for good living.
Attention, Travelers: What’s Cuba’s New Must-Have Requirement to Visit the Island?
The Cuban government has enabled an online platform to modernize its consular services.
Monticello’s Heritage Trees
In this installment on “History Off the Beaten Path,” we visit the grounds of President Thomas Jefferson’s home and see some trees that he had planted.
How a Groundhog Became America’s Most Famous Meteorologist
In ‘This Week in History,’ groundhogs, a cartoonist, and a Pennsylvania editor with a flair for the dramatic create a lasting American tradition.
Belle da Costa Greene: The Morgan Library’s Medieval Manuscripts
The Morgan Library & Museum celebrates its inaugural director and her selection of superlative medieval manuscripts.
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