TikTok Goes Dark in US; Trump Signals Possible 90-day Delay on Ban
TikTok’s future remains uncertain as Trump mulls a 90-day extension following a Supreme Court ruling upholding the app’s ban.
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.
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.
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.
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Washington Prepares for 60th Presidential Inauguration
The swearing-in ceremony has been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda because of expected inclement weather.
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.
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.
HHS Bars EcoHealth, Peter Daszak From Receiving Federal Funds for 5 Years
A congressional investigation found that EcoHealth Alliance and Daszak facilitated gain-of-function research in Wuhan, China, without proper oversight.
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.
Cameroon Counts Successes, Challenges of Historic Malaria Vaccine Rollout
A year after introducing the world’s first malaria vaccine into its vaccination program, Cameroon says it has achieved progress amid a cocktail of challenges.
Americans Remain in Dark Over Origins of Mysterious Drones
Drone sightings caused a national stir and sparked debate over their capabilities and future of the technology.
Day in Photos: Controlled Fire, Shooting in Tel Aviv, Falconry and Hunting Festival
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
South Korean Court Extends President Yoon’s Detention, Supporters Clash With Police
A South Korean court has granted extended detention for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, intensifying the nation’s worst political crisis in decades.
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.
Understanding mTOR: A Delicate Balance for Longevity
Understanding the functions of mTOR and its impact on overall health is paramount when considering targeting its pathway in your body.
New Study Finds Certain Contact Lenses Can Reduce Nearsightedness
Some researchers forecast that half the world’s population will be myopic by 2050.
Chinese Salt Typhoon Hackers 1st Spotted on Federal Networks Under Another Name: Cybersecurity Chief
With the help of tipsters, the cybersecurity agency was able to ‘connect the dots’ to crack what has been called one of the worst telecom hacks in US history.
Netanyahu Says Cease-Fire Frozen Until Hamas Provides Hostage List
Israel’s cease-fire with Hamas is stalled until the terror group submits a list of hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Outgoing FBI Director Says China Is ‘Defining Threat of Our Generation’
FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered a stark warning on rising threats as he steps down from the job before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office.
US Mortgage Interest Rates Surpass 7 Percent
Pending home sales have decreased as economic inflation rises.
Federal Reserve Withdraws From Global Climate Group as Trump Set to Assume Power
Five Federal Reserve officials, including chair Jerome Powell, voted for the withdrawal, while two officials did not vote.
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.
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.
Celebrity Realtor Josh Altman Expects Most Pacific Palisades Residents Won’t Return After Fires
The real estate expert highlights underinsurance and high rebuilding costs as major factors in residents’ decisions on whether to leave the fire-ravaged area.
Celebrity Realtor Josh Altman Expects Most Pacific Palisades Residents Won’t Return After Fires
The real estate expert highlights underinsurance and high rebuilding costs as major factors in residents’ decisions on whether to leave the fire-ravaged area.
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Top 10 Foods Favored by Centenarians
A survey of Japanese people 100 years or older found 10 foods in common to them all.
Top 10 Foods Favored by Centenarians
A survey of Japanese people 100 years or older found 10 foods in common to them all.
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‘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.
Joe Hisaishi: Studio Ghibli’s Man of Music
For more than 40 years, the Japanese composer has partnered with filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki to make some of the world’s most fascinating animated films.
Love Between Parents and Children in Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’
One of the play’s central tragedies is that the younger generation has forgotten (or rejected) its bond to the older generation.
‘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.
