Trump Nominates Paul Atkins to Lead Securities and Exchange Commission
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, signaling a shift toward fewer regulations and crypto-friendly policies.
I’m Suing Harvard for Violating the Civil Rights of Jewish Students: Shabbos Kestenbaum
“I have lost every single non-Jewish friend I had at Harvard—every single one,” said student activist Shabbos Kestenbaum.
‘Meeting the Moment’: Inspiring Presidential Leadership
Author William Haldeman writes of presidential leadership that transformed America.
“White Christmas’: Irving Berlin’s Wistful Memories
The short, popular Christmas carol and its moving origin story have impacted American families and holiday culture for generations.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed in Targeted Attack: 5 Things We Know
Brian Thompson, 50, was gunned down outside a hotel in Manhattan on Wednesday morning, NYPD officials say.
French Government Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted from office after parties from the left and right of French politics united following his controversial forced budget.
FBI, NSA Ask US Telecom Companies to Boost Security Following Chinese Hacking Incident
The latest breach ‘will go down as maybe one of the most significant cyberattacks’ the United States has ever faced, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said.
NATO Secretary-General Warns Trump of New Threats If Ukraine Gets Bad Deal
‘We cannot have a situation where we have Kim Jong-un and the Russian leader and Xi Jinping and Iran high-fiving,’ NATO’s Mark Rutte said.
Why More Middle Income Americans Are Struggling to Save Money
Many Americans have shifted their savings goals from long-term dreams to simply having a rainy day fund.
Supreme Court Justices Skeptical of Challenge to Ban on Gender Procedures for Minors
The Biden administration has challenged the law under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House Republicans Will Have 3-Seat Majority After Final Race Called in 2024 Election
Seven House Republicans lost their seats, though the conference picked up new seats in Pennsylvania, Alaska, Colorado and Michigan to earn a 3-seat majority.
CCP Whistleblower Names Top Chinese Official Behind Attacks on Shen Yun
The Chinese regime’s Ministry of State Security is undertaking a sabotage effort against Falun Gong and Shen Yun, whistleblower says.
Top US Official, Senators Warn Americans to Use Encrypted Apps Amid Chinese Threats
‘Encryption is your friend,’ CISA official Jeff Greene says.
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Vote After Short-Lived Martial Law
The impeachment vote is expected as early as Dec. 6 and requires the support of two-thirds of Parliament to pass.
Trump Nominates Dan Driscoll for Army Secretary
Dan Driscoll, an Army veteran, attended Yale Law School and has been serving as an adviser to Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Trump Selects Adam Boehler for Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs
‘There is nothing more important than bringing Americans home,’ Boehler said in response to the president-elect’s announcement.
New York City Mayor Seeks to Change Sanctuary Law, Will Meet With Border Czar
‘I made it clear that I’m not going to be warring with this administration. I’m going to be working with this administration,’ Adams said.
Venezuela Ordered to Retain Election Records as UN Opens Probe
The UN probe could lead to a ‘historic international decision’ confirming that Nicolás Maduro is not the elected president, the complaint stated.
Trump Nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator
“Americans will walk on the Moon and Mars and in doing so, we will make life better here on Earth,” Isaacman said on X.
Biden Touts US Railway Investment Project in Africa
Biden announced an additional $600 million in financing for the broader Lobito Corridor projects.
Trump Selects Peter Navarro as Top Trade Adviser
Navarro also served as a senior adviser on trade in the first Trump administration.
Georgian Police Accused of Torture as Protests Continue
Unrest in Tbilisi continues as the country remains divided over whether it should orient itself toward the West or align with Moscow.
Watch Out for Bad Tax Advice on Social Media: IRS
Taxpayers are tricked into filing fake tax credit claims, and misinterpret tax rules for personal benefits, the IRS says.
Telegram to Work With UK Child Safety Group to Scan Content for Sexual Abuse Material
The app will integrate tools from the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), which previously reported that its outreach efforts had been largely ‘ignored.’
‘Moana 2’: Disney’s Pretty Non-Princess Is Pretty Princess-y
‘Moana 2’ is more of the same. It’s not quite as good as the first one, but your kids will most likely love it.
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The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
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‘Moana’ Star Auli'i Cravalho Credits Role for Changing Her and Her Family’s Lives
The 24-year-old, who voices the lead character in the film and its sequel, said she was on food stamps prior to stardom.
‘Moana’ Star Auli'i Cravalho Credits Role for Changing Her and Her Family’s Lives
The 24-year-old, who voices the lead character in the film and its sequel, said she was on food stamps prior to stardom.
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Your Brain on Food: How What You Eat Affects Cognition
An anti-inflammatory, plant-forward approach to eating may be a a path to better cognitive function and a lower risk of dementia.
Your Brain on Food: How What You Eat Affects Cognition
An anti-inflammatory, plant-forward approach to eating may be a a path to better cognitive function and a lower risk of dementia.
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Devastation and Miracles During the Great Peshtigo Fire
In this installment of “Forgotten History Matters,” a wildfire was waiting to happen during an extreme drought in 1871.
‘Floating Weeds’: The Tides of Change
Acclaimed Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu gives us a slice-of-life film with the lows of life that we all face.
Against All Odds: Leonidas, the 300 Spartans, and the Battle of Thermopylae
What Spartan King Leonidas and his men did was genuinely heroic—worthy of tales and poems—and very likely helped to secure the future of Greece.
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Short Story, ‘The Great Stone Face’
A humble man in a mountain valley awaits the fulfillment of prophesy in this story by the 19th century author.
Devastation and Miracles During the Great Peshtigo Fire
In this installment of “Forgotten History Matters,” a wildfire was waiting to happen during an extreme drought in 1871.
The Hard-Shell Taco Has Been an American Staple for More Than Half a Century
These tacos are juicy, crunchy, and easy to eat.
