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‘In America, we really don’t have a health care system,’ but instead a ‘disease care’ system, says Dr. Jingduan Yang.
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Overnight, the United States has changed. Immediately following his inauguration and speech, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive actions.
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Mister Rogers reminds us of the importance of communication, gratitude, kindness, and more kindness.
Ex Libris: Frederick Douglass
In this latest installment of Ex Libris, we turn to the books that influenced a fugitive slave who became a voice for the American conscience.
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President Donald Trump first announced the plan to impose tariffs on China in November 2024.
Trump Rolls Back Sanctions Against West Bank Jewish Settlers
The move comes after Trump’s support of a cease-fire deal with Hamas may have angered some on the Israeli right.
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‘In America, we really don’t have a health care system,’ but instead a ‘disease care’ system, says Dr. Jingduan Yang.
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A term for women who practice a more natural lifestyle for their families, ‘crunchy’ moms were outspoken supporters during Kennedy’s campaign.
Trump Pardons Ross Ulbricht, Founder of ‘Silk Road’ Online Bazaar for Illicit Goods
In doing so, the president fulfills a campaign promise to the libertarian movement.
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Trump issued a wide range of executive orders on his first day in office, aligning the country with his agenda.
Shen Yun Beautiful Display of Chinese Culture, Says Retired Naval Officer
Bruce Van Dam, a retired commander with the U.S. Navy, enjoyed Shen Yun Performing Arts for the first time at the Jacksonville Center.
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The former congressman pledged the Department of Veterans Affairs would ‘put the veteran first’ under his leadership.
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The partnership is a key component in the U.S. strategy to counter communist China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.
DHS Reinstates ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program
The goal was to prevent illegal immigrants from making fraudulent asylum claims that gave them a pathway to await their court appearance while living in the US.
Acting FDIC Chair Promises ‘Wholesale Review’ of Regulatory Priorities
Travis Hill detailed new priorities for FDIC oversight, focusing on mergers, technology, and bank failures in 2023 in order to grow the U.S. economy.
TikTok Remains Unavailable on US App Stores After Trump’s Executive Action
The video app remains missing from Apple and Google’s app stores on Tuesday evening amid TikTok’s legal limbo.
Trump Announces $500 Billion Investment to Build AI Infrastructure
‘This is the money that normally would have gone to China or other countries,’ Trump said, calling it the largest AI infrastructure project in history.
Trump Administration Issues Directives for Federal Workforce Shake-Up
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The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
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Homeland Security Removing All Advisory Committee Members, Acting Director Says
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The Upcoming Oscar Ceremony Faces Four Options, None Great
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The three modern-era players will join Veterans Committee picks Dick Allen and Dave Parker for enshrinement in Cooperstown.
Garth Hudson, Keyboardist and Last Surviving Member of ‘The Band,’ Dies at 87
The Canadian musician was honored by the group’s official Instagram page as ‘a musical genius and cornerstone of the group’s timeless sound.’
Garth Hudson, Keyboardist and Last Surviving Member of ‘The Band,’ Dies at 87
The Canadian musician was honored by the group’s official Instagram page as ‘a musical genius and cornerstone of the group’s timeless sound.’
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The Secret Connection Between Food and Emotions: Eat Right, Feel Good
Learn how your diet choices can significantly impact your mental health, backed by both modern research and traditional wisdom.
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Brooks & Dunn’s 2001 single ‘Only in America’ debuted when America needed the song most.
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‘Prime Target’: A Thriller About Mathematics
Who would expect that math professors would be hunted by a government intelligence service?
‘Revenge of the Tipping Point’: The Danger of Controlling Society
In this new book, Malcolm Gladwell revisits the ideas in his bestselling, powerful ‘The Tipping Point,’ released in 2000.
‘Dreaming in Red, White, and Blue’: Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Only in America’
Brooks & Dunn’s 2001 single ‘Only in America’ debuted when America needed the song most.
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Buffalo sauce is for wings but it can also be used on cauliflower or sweet potato.
