From China to Tariffs: What Howard Lutnick Would Oversee as Commerce Secretary
Commerce secretary has become an important administration role in recent years.
David Nail’s ‘A Campfire Christmas’
Country musician David Nail’s heartfelt acoustic release is a peaceful addition to a holiday playlist.
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: An Instant Christmas Classic
An immensely heartwarming family film about compassion and the true meaning of Christmas that will cheer you throughout the season.
Duccio’s ‘Maestà’ at the Met
For the first time in 250 years, a sequence of Duccio’s famed altarpiece is on display at the Met’s ‘Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350.’
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Tracking Every Trump Cabinet Pick
The president-elect is selecting his Cabinet nominees after winning the 2024 presidential election.
House Ethics Committee Decides Not to Release Gaetz Report
Calling it an unfinished work product, Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) said the report ‘has not gone through the review process.’
Trump Promises to Use Recess Appointments If Needed, but What Are They?
The president-elect is looking at ways to circumvent delays in the Senate confirmation process.
Jose Ibarra Sentenced to Life in Prison for Laken Riley Murder
Riley, a student at Augusta University College of Nursing, was killed on Feb. 22 while jogging near the University of Georgia campus in Athens.
Lawmakers, Advocates Speak Out Against Mass Jailing of Hong Kong Activists
Resistance to the Chinese Communist Party’s suppression in Hong Kong has garnered bipartisan support in the United States.
New York Times’ Attacks Detached From Reality, Shen Yun Artists Say
Artists said they are baffled that their efforts to work hard on their craft are being used against them.
Pentagon UFO Office Director Describes Unexplained Sightings in Senate Testimony
One object, described as a plane-sized metallic cylinder floating in air before disappearing, was sighted near a U.S. facility.
Bipartisan Panel Urges Congress to Revoke China’s Trade Privileges
The panel says China shouldn’t enjoy the same trade terms as U.S. allies, given its malpractices such as intellectual property theft and market manipulation.
US Vetoes UN Resolution Calling for Gaza Cease-Fire
Ambassador Robert Wood said it would send a ‘dangerous message’ to Hamas that ’there’s no need to come back to the negotiating table.'
US Home Prices Maintain Upward Trend
Low inventories and expectations that mortgage rates could go lower are supporting market demand and pushing up prices.
Texas Offers 1,400-Acre Ranch to Trump for Mass Deportations Program
‘I am writing to formally offer 1,402 acres of land in Starr County, Texas, to be used to construct deportation facilities,’ a Texas commissioner writes.
Comcast Will Spin Off MSNBC, CNBC, and Cable Channels
A number of cable television assets will anchor a new, publicly traded company called SpinCo.
Speaker Johnson Bars Men From Women’s Bathrooms at Capitol
‘It is important to note that each Member office has its own private restroom, and unisex restrooms are available throughout the Capitol,’ Johnson said.
Nebraska Sues Truck Makers Over Alleged Collusion in Electric Vehicle Market
The lawsuit targets California rules designed to eliminate internal combustion engine heavy-duty trucks, which Nebraska argues will harm the national economy.
Antibiotics Consumption Growing at Alarming Rate, Study Finds
Pathogens that become resistant to antibiotics can spread infections that are difficult or even impossible to treat, the CDC says.
Trump Attorneys Call for Immediate Dismissal of New York Criminal Case
President-elect Donald Trump’s attorneys argued that both presidents and presidents-elect receive immunity.
General Strike in Greece Sees Protesters Take to the Streets of Athens
Unions organized the mass walk-out to call for an immediate rise in wages and for the government to address the country’s cost of living crisis.
Biden Admin Reverses Policy, Approves Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine
The Pentagon said the administration has approved transfers of non-persistent landmines, ‘which become inert after a preset period of time.’
Trump Names Former AG Matthew Whitaker as US Ambassador to NATO
Whitaker was selected because he is a ’strong warrior and loyal patriot, who will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended,' Trump said.
NFL Has No Issue With ‘Trump Dance’ Celebrations, Spokesman Says
‘There’s no issue with a celebratory dance such as what took place Sunday,’ the spokesman says.
Brazilian Police Arrest 5 Over Plot to Kill Lula and Mount Coup in 2022
One of the accused men is a federal police officer, and the other four are army officers trained in special operations, including a retired brigadier general.
US Embassy in Kyiv Shuts Over ‘Potential Significant Air Attack’
The warning comes one day after Russia stated that Ukraine used U.S.-made long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike its territory.
The Fall and Second Act of O. Henry
America’s favorite short story writer found a silver lining during his time in prison.
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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
‘Morbidly Obese’ Dog Saved From Being Put Down Sheds 100lb, Retires as Therapy Dog—See His Transformation
‘He’s the happiest dog in the world,’ says his new owner.
Daily Questions to Boost Your Personal Development
If you’re serious about personal growth and development, asking yourself certain questions will support your endeavors.
Daily Questions to Boost Your Personal Development
If you’re serious about personal growth and development, asking yourself certain questions will support your endeavors.
‘Pink Palace’: The Heart of Scotland’s Drumlanrig Castle
Scotland’s Drumlanrig Castle remains a tribute to the Douglas clan history.
‘City Hunter’: Japanese Comic Book on the Screen
High-action film stays true to the essence of Japanese manga.
Ex Libris: Ray Bradbury
In this article in our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we visit a teller of tales, whose university was a library and whose work celebrates dozens of other writers.
‘Pink Palace’: The Heart of Scotland’s Drumlanrig Castle
Scotland’s Drumlanrig Castle remains a tribute to the Douglas clan history.
The Air Fryer Helped Deliver a Juicy Pork Chop With a Crispy Crust, No Oil Required
Crispy pork chops are filled with flavor and exciting to eat.
Taking the Kids: And Chasing Away the Grinch This Holiday Season
Seeing the beautiful Christmas decorations will chase the grumpy mood out of anyone.
New in Kansas City: An Immersive Children’s Lit Museum, a Women’s Soccer Stadium, and Thai Barbecue
The Rabbit Hole is where the adventure starts.
Taking the Kids: And Chasing Away the Grinch This Holiday Season
Seeing the beautiful Christmas decorations will chase the grumpy mood out of anyone.
Baltimore’s Basilica: The Nation’s First Cathedral
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,” we visit America’s first masterpiece of religious architecture.
A Sweet History: Taffy Is a Tennessee Town’s Generational Tradition
In this installment of ‘History off the Beaten Path,’ we'll visit an old-fashioned candy factory that’s pulled its taffy the same way for almost 75 years.
How a Nicaraguan Revolt Altered American Foreign Policy
In ‘This Week in History,’ we witness how a better deal for an isthmus canal helped lead to a bitter conflict in Central America.
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