3 Hostages Released to Israel as Cease-Fire Begins With Hamas
Israel has named the three female hostages who were released Sunday.
Why Europe Is Putting the Brakes on Gender Interventions: Leor Sapir
“The UK has now banned puberty blockers—probably will ban cross-sex hormones too, is my prediction, in the next few years,” says Leor Sapir.
Being Canceled Wasn’t the End of My Story–It Was the Beginning: Leigh-Allyn Baker
Known for her role on the Disney Channel show “Good Luck Charlie,” Baker found herself at the center of public debate after speaking out against mask mandates.
Steamboats, Railroads, and the Real Race Against a Fictional Hero
In ‘This Week in History,’ a young journalist in 1889 sets out to circle the world in 75 days in hopes of beating Phileas Fogg, a Jules Verne’s character.
Secrets of the Prepared: How the Parents of 11 Built a Common-Sense Family Emergency Plan
Jonathan and Kylene Jones, founders of The Provident Prepper blog, share their family’s disaster preparedness essentials to be ready for anything.
The Children of War: From 1861 to 1865
Like all civil wars, this bloody conflict left its mark on all Americans, including children.
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TikTok Says It’s Restoring US Service After Trump Push to Pause Ban
After the president-elect’s post, TikTok announced it had restored access in the the United States ahead of Trump taking office Monday.
House Speaker Johnson Says He Plans to Uphold Law on TikTok Ban
TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, went dark on Saturday but came back online Sunday.
Washington Prepares for 60th Presidential Inauguration
The swearing-in ceremony has been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda because of expected inclement weather.
Biden Leaves Office With Mixed Reactions to His Legacy
The 82-year-old president believes he has achieved significant wins for the country even though his approval ratings remained persistently low.
Biden’s Legacy at the Supreme Court
Biden’s term has seen multiple landmark decisions and calls for reform.
Biden Attends South Carolina Church to Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Sunday church service and events following were part of Biden’s last official trip as president.
Trump, GOP-Held Congress to Chisel Away at Biden’s Energy Legacy
How the push for green energy exemplified in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act fares in coming years will define successive presidential administrations.
Shen Yun Delivers Uplifting Message of Hope, Says Company President
Timm Sweeney, president of an international market research group, found much to love in Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Biden Heralds Israel–Hamas Cease-Fire, Says 2 American Hostages to Be Released Soon
Biden’s comments on the war in South Carolina are some of the final public remarks he'll deliver as president.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Biden Pardons Marcus Garvey, 4 Others in Final Full Day of Presidency
‘These clemency recipients have each made significant contributions to improving their communities,’ Biden said.
CBO: National Debt to Soar by $23.9 Trillion If Tax Cuts Not Extended
U.S. budget deficits will be higher than the 50-year average.
NASDAQ to End Diversity Rule for Company Boards
Critics of the rule argue that the diversity requirement violates the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment.
Supreme Court Votes 9–0 to Reject Heightened Proof Standard in Overtime Pay Disputes
The high court reversed the Fourth Circuit, which had sided with employees in July 2023, applying the tougher standard.
Trump Plans to Visit California Wildlife Devastation This Week
‘It would be better if I went as president,’ Trump said, after considering an earlier visit.
Jan. 6 Defendants Seek Pardons As Trump Prepares to Take Office
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance have offered various statements on the prospect of pardoning Jan. 6 defendants.
Trump’s Pre-Inauguration Celebration Schedule for Sunday
Trump will attend events in the Washington area on Sunday, Jan. 19, while Biden spends his last full day as president in South Carolina.
100 Executive Actions on Day 1: What to Expect Early in Trump’s Second Term
Trump may act fast on the border, energy, electric vehicles, Jan. 6 pardons, DEI, ‘wokeness’ in education, Ukraine, China, the economy, and much more.
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest: A Home Away From Home
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the third president’s retreat property.
Epoch Readers’ Stories
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.
Derrick Henry Picks Up New Nickname: ‘Just Call Me McQueen’
The Baltimore Ravens running back picked up the nickname ‘Lightning McQueen’ from quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Derrick Henry Picks Up New Nickname: ‘Just Call Me McQueen’
The Baltimore Ravens running back picked up the nickname ‘Lightning McQueen’ from quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Los Angeles Film and TV Production Hits Lowest Point in 30 Years
FILML.A. found that film and television production in Los Angeles County declined by 5.6 percent in 2024.
Los Angeles Film and TV Production Hits Lowest Point in 30 Years
FILML.A. found that film and television production in Los Angeles County declined by 5.6 percent in 2024.
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Debugging Your Days: 6 Exercises for Winter Cold and Flu Recovery
Winter colds, fueled by stress and social gatherings, can drag on. Though rest is essential, it’s also important to get off the couch and move.
Debugging Your Days: 6 Exercises for Winter Cold and Flu Recovery
Winter colds, fueled by stress and social gatherings, can drag on. Though rest is essential, it’s also important to get off the couch and move.
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‘This Fierce People’ Focuses on the Southern Campaigns
The Revolutionary War’s ‘untold story’ is revealed in a newly published history book.
‘The Last Showgirl’: Pamela Anderson’s 2nd Showbiz Career Begins
The movie is lightweight, but Pamela Anderson’s now living her life on-mission, the repercussions of which may positively affect women’s self-images worldwide.
Nils Bohlin’s Invention Saves Lives
The Swedish engineer’s ‘better seatbelt’ has saved thousands of lives since it was instituted in the 1960s.
Three Poems on Snow to Keep You Warm This Winter
These poems are from the Society of Classical Poets, founded by Evan Mantyk. The Society is dedicated to reviving traditional poetry with meter and rhyme.
‘This Fierce People’ Focuses on the Southern Campaigns
The Revolutionary War’s ‘untold story’ is revealed in a newly published history book.
Easy Honey, Mustard, Soy Chicken, and Garlic Parsley Penne
This dish brings together tender chicken in a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet glaze of honey, mustard, and soy sauce.
