Hegseth Pressed on Women in Military, His Qualifications at Nomination Hearing
Confirmation hearings for Trump’s nominees begin today with Hegseth, nominee for defense secretary.
‘Somewhere in Montana’: Liberal Versus Conservative: Who Wins?
The film reminds us that America always intended to be a country where people could agree to disagree, extend each other an olive branch, and find peace.
Beat the Winter Blues With Orange Olive Oil Cookies
Olive oil makes these delicate, fragrant cookies soft and chewy.
John Le Carré’s Son Has Done the Impossible With a New Novel
Nick Harkaway stepped into the shoes of his father and brought his famous protagonist, George Smiley, back in the pages of ‘Karla’s Choice.’
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Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
US Government Disburses Over $1 Million in Refunds to Customers Duped by False N95 Masks
The masks never received regulatory approval to use the N95 label for marketing purposes.
Trump Unveils New IRS-Style ‘External Revenue Service’ to Collect Tariffs and Duties From Foreign Countries
Trump unveiled the External Revenue Service to shift tax burdens from Americans to foreign trade partners through tariffs and duties.
Death Toll Continues to Rise as California Wildfire Disaster Enters 2nd Week
More than 12,000 structures are presumed destroyed, with high winds expected over the coming days.
12 Trump Appointees Face Confirmation Hearings This Week
The back-to-back hearings are likely to prove the first major test of Trump’s second term in office as Republicans grapple with a slim majority in the Senate.
The Real Story of Shen Yun and Falun Gong—An Interview With Mr. Li Hongzhi
The Falun Gong founder talks about how he guides people in spiritual practice; the early days in China; and his role in Shen Yun.
University Officials Issue Warning on Acetaminophen Overdoses Amid Flu Season
‘Most people don’t realize they’re at risk of overusing acetaminophen because they’re unaware so many medicines contain this ingredient,’ an official says.
CBP Proposes New Rule to Strengthen Oversight of Low-Value Shipments
Acting Deputy Commissioner Peter Flores said the proposal would help halt the shipment of illicit drugs and other counterfeit goods to American homes.
Shen Yun Performance Leaves Torino Audience in Awe of Ancient China
Shen Yun Performing Arts successfully closed the curtain on two performances in Torino,
Los Angeles Wildfire Victims Eligible for $770 One-Time Federal Payment
Biden says wildfire survivors are eligible for federal funds, as celebrities and the entertainment industry pledge donations for recovery.
CCP Fears Its Crimes Against Persecuted Spiritual Group May Spell Party’s Doom, Source Says
CCP officials worry the United States will investigate the regime’s crimes of killing for organs in China, primarily using Falun Gong practitioners.
Vaccines Pose Small Breathing Risk to Premature Babies, Trial Shows
Apnea is more common in hospitalized preterm infants after routine vaccinations. Is it a concern?
Supreme Court Lets Maryland Gun Licensing Law Stand
Maryland officials said that the Maryland law is constitutional because it contains narrow standards and has not been “put toward abusive ends.”
Medical System With Hospitals in 4 US States Files for Bankruptcy
Prospect Medical Holdings has 16 hospitals in California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island that serve 2,500 people daily and employ about 12,500.
NATO Launches Mission to Protect Undersea Cables in Baltic Sea
The alliance’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, made the announcement in Helsinki following a spate of incidents that saw cables damaged in the region.
The Lawsuits Targeting President-elect Trump
An overview of the status of the main lawsuits that have been lodged against the president-elect in recent years.
Extra Tankers and Firefighters Arrive in LA as High Winds Threaten to Return
Multiple wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the City of Angels and nearby areas.
Biden Issues Executive Order for Building AI Data Centers on Federal Land
The White House said the construction of AI data centers will help prevent adversaries from accessing ‘powerful systems to the detriment’ of the U.S. military.
Mexico’s President Rolls out Plan Aimed at Curbing Chinese Imports
Claudia Sheinbaum also defended the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact—due for review in 2026—saying it was the only way to compete against China.
What to Know About the Senate Confirmation Process
While Trump cannot formally submit nominations until he is president, the Senate committees can and will hold hearings.
Ex Libris: Emily Dickinson
In this latest chapter in our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books and authors who helped shape one of the world’s great poets, the Belle of Amherst
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Cutting the Budget
In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
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Empower the World with Your Story: Share Love, Inspiration, and Hope with Millions
How the ‘Bridge That Couldn’t Be Built’ Was Built
In ‘This Week in History,’ the citizens of San Francisco chose to build the impossible bridge and rely on a brilliant designer to lead the way.
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Hurdle-Isms: Newest Motivators for MLB and Beyond
Clint Hurdle was a first-round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals and played, coached, and managed on the MLB level for more than 45 years.
Hurdle-Isms: Newest Motivators for MLB and Beyond
Clint Hurdle was a first-round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals and played, coached, and managed on the MLB level for more than 45 years.
TV Presenter Katie Piper Reveals Decision to Get ‘Artificial Eye’ Nearly 17 Years After Acid Attack
The 41-year-old was left partially blind after surviving an acid attack in March 2008.
TV Presenter Katie Piper Reveals Decision to Get ‘Artificial Eye’ Nearly 17 Years After Acid Attack
The 41-year-old was left partially blind after surviving an acid attack in March 2008.
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The Fat You Need: Why Good Oils and Balanced Fats Are Key to Health
Insufficient fats in the diet can leading to decreased sex hormones and affect the development of reproductive organs.
The Fat You Need: Why Good Oils and Balanced Fats Are Key to Health
Insufficient fats in the diet can leading to decreased sex hormones and affect the development of reproductive organs.
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‘Ivanhoe’: An Anglo-American Adventure Film
Post-World War II Britain sorely needed the values and direction given by this film adaptation of Walter Scott’s novel.
‘Hangman’s Knot’: Beyond the War
The Civil War is over in this intriguing Western, but Confederates battle external threats and their fractured unity.
Titian’s ‘Ecce Homo’ Asks Viewers to Weigh Their Faith
Venetian painter Titian composed one of the earliest Italian Renaissance paintings of ‘Ecce Homo’ (‘Behold the Man’).
Alcázar of Segovia: Spain’s Austere Fortress
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Spanish Renaissance castle that celebrates Castile’s heraldry.
‘Ivanhoe’: An Anglo-American Adventure Film
Post-World War II Britain sorely needed the values and direction given by this film adaptation of Walter Scott’s novel.
L.A. Fires
Compared to homes and other financial loss, losing a collection of wine to the fire seems insignificant.
