More Strong Earthquakes Predicted for Haiti, Dominican Republic: Report

The island of Hispaniola, containing Haiti and the Dominican Republic, may soon experience a period of strong earthquakes on par with the one that ravaged Port-au-Prince and [...]

ACTA Passage Prompts European Parliament Rapporteur to Quit

A special rapporteur with the European Parliament quit on Friday in protest over the multinational Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) that was signed by 22 European [...]

San Francisco: Protest Against Chinese Consul’s Interference in US Affairs

Over a hundred people gathered in front of the Chinese consulate in San Francisco on Friday, united by a message: "Chinese consul, immediately stop interfering with Shen Yun [...]

Holocaust Remembrance Day Firsts in 2012

Sixty-seven years after the liberation and seven years after the 67th Holocaust Remembrance Day was established, a number of holocaust-related notable 'firsts' will be [...]

Twitter to Selectively Censor Tweets

Twitter on Thursday announced that it has developed technology that it would allow it to selectively block tweets if a country wants it done.

Federal Mortgage Insurer Headed Toward Collapse

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is deeply insolvent and headed toward a financial crash like that of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in 2008.

Sports Photo of the Week: Airborne Surfer

An unidentified surfer is thrown from his board during day three of the National Surfing Championships at Piha Beach in Auckland, New Zealand.

Shen Yun’s Display of Traditional Chinese Culture Scares Chinese Regime

Chinese consular officials continue to attempt to thwart the performances and success of Shen Yun around the world. This time government officials in Seattle have been targeted.

Global Q&A: ‘What’s the best thing about your country?’

Epoch Times reporters asked locals from New York City to Mbeya, Tanzania:

Over 110,200,119 people renounce the CCP and its affiliated organizations

Culture

Stories from History: Promoting Those Who Speak Frankly for Honest Advice and Less Flattery
Economy & Trade

Smart Marketing Tips from Get Busy Media: Eight Resources to Declutter and Organize

I have been on a minimalist jag lately. Since reading Tim Ferriss’s two books and reading a host of other minimalist blogs in the last year and a half, I have become a [...]
National News

Son of US Cabinet Member Detained in Egypt
Food

All About Olives, a Natural Panacea

If you’re looking for ways to eat more healthily, there can be few easier, or more delicious ways, than upping the olive content of your diet.
New York City

Shadow Theatre Depicts Traditional African Tales
Earth & Environment

Mating Patterns Protect Turtles Against Climate Change

Green turtles are better equipped to cope with climate change than expected.
NFL

Remembering Giants’ First Super Bowl Victory
Inspiring Discoveries

How Sunscreen Safeguards Our Skin (Video)

Dr. Martyn Poliakoff from the U.K.'s University of Nottingham explains how applying sunscreen can prevent harmful ultra-violet (UV) rays from the sun burning our skin.
New York City

Federal Agency Accelerates Gowanus Canal Cleanup
Earth & Environment

SCIENCE IN PICS: The Super Ornamental Wax Plant

The wax plant or porcelain flower, Hoya carnosa, is an attractive ornamental plant, native to Eastern Asia and Australia.

U.S.

Special Ops Define the Future, Says Panetta

The Pentagon will reduce the Army and Marine Corps, retire some programs, and delay others, but increase special operation forces as part of its 2013 defense budget request.

World

TIMELINES: What document ensuring religious tolerance in Poland was signed Jan. 28, 1573?

What document ensuring religious tolerance in Poland was signed Jan. 28, 1573?

China

Daughter of Chinese Activist Barred from Traveling to Accept Award

Dong Xuan, the daughter of a wheelchair-bound Chinese activist who was crippled by torture in custody, was prevented from leaving China recently to accept an award on behalf [...]

Business

421a Tax Abatement: Pros and Cons

The 421a benefits vary depending on factors such as location, method of construction, and if requirements for affordable housing have been met.

Opinion

Australia’s Handout-Addicted Car Industry Needs Some Tough Love

Should governments continue to bail out an industry that is lagging in Australia and internationally?

Science

Massive Galaxies Experienced Huge Starbursts in Early Universe

Extremely distant elliptical galaxies have been observed as they were about 10 billion years ago undergoing intense star formation.

Technology

Leebre Bringing Social Publishing to Novelists

Leebre came up with a brilliant idea, a free publishing system for authors. The idea is to allow authors to publish for free and have a platform for sales of their works.