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.
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.’
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’).
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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.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Shen Yun Performance Leaves Torino Audience in Awe of Ancient China
Shen Yun Performing Arts successfully closed the curtain on two performances in Torino,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biden Marks Final Days in Office With Legacy Tour
Biden will host speeches, ceremonies, and events highlighting his accomplishments before handing over the White House to President-elect Donald Trump.
Confirmation Hearings for 2 Trump Cabinet Picks Delayed
The confirmation hearings for Veterans Affairs Secretary nominee Doug Collins and Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum were initially scheduled for Jan. 14.
Arctic Conditions to Return to Central, Eastern, and Southern US, National Weather Service Warns
There is a more than 80 percent chance of the cold front bringing “below normal temperatures” between Jan. 19 and 23.
‘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.
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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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Broncos’ QB Nix Reveals He Played End of Season With Back Fractures
Nix suffered three Transverse Process Fractures in his spine against the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 24, but played the rest of the season.
Broncos’ QB Nix Reveals He Played End of Season With Back Fractures
Nix suffered three Transverse Process Fractures in his spine against the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 24, but played the rest of the season.
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How the Metabolic Revolution Could Redefine Chronic Disease Care
The Metabolic Revolution Rally highlighted how nutrition and metabolic health can transform chronic disease care, challenging outdated dietary guidelines.
How the Metabolic Revolution Could Redefine Chronic Disease Care
The Metabolic Revolution Rally highlighted how nutrition and metabolic health can transform chronic disease care, challenging outdated dietary guidelines.
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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.
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.
‘Landman: Season One’: ‘Yellowstone’ Set in West Texas With Oil and Gas
Taylor Sheridan and Billy Bob Thornton team up for a mostly engaging dramatic thriller.
‘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.
