Newsom to Issue Executive Order to Clear Path for Rebuilding After Los Angeles Fires
The executive order will target price gouging and halt some environmental regulations to speed up rebuilding, the governor said.
Americans Are Not Eating ‘Real Food’—Here’s What You Need to Know: Vani Hari
“Our bodies are not meant to handle these man-made chemicals that have been invented in the last 50 years,” says Vani Hari.
How the Legacy Media Helped Conceal Mass Killing in China: Levi Browde
The persecution of 70 million to 100 million people has largely been hidden from the public.
Science, Exploration, and the Start of National Geographic Society
In ‘This Week in History,’ 19th-century Europe erupted with geographic societies, leading America to form its own and history’s most influential one.
A Perennial Garden of Glass
The magnificent three-part Garden Landscape window for Linden Hall was acquired by The Met in December 2023 and put on view in November 2024.
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Food Prices Predicted to Increase 1.9 Percent in 2025: USDA
In 2021, prices rose by 3.9 percent, in 2022 by 9.9 percent, and in 2023 by 5.8 percent.
Vance Says Trump Won’t Issue Pardons for Violent Jan. 6 Defendants
‘If you committed violence on that day, obviously you shouldn’t be pardoned,’ the vice president-elect said.
Israel Seeks Economic Rebound as War Takes Toll
The longest war in Israel’s history has hit its economy hard, but analysts find cause for optimism as foreign investment bounces back and high tech hangs on.
Russia Is Unlikely to Support China Over a Potential Protected War in the Indo-Pacific: Expert
“I think in the near term, it’s extraordinarily unlikely that Russia would participate,” David Stone said.
Americans Are Not Eating ‘Real Food’—Here’s What You Need to Know: Vani Hari
“Our bodies are not meant to handle these man-made chemicals that have been invented in the last 50 years,” says Vani Hari.
More Interest Rate Cuts Possible Even Under Trump Tariffs, Fed Governor Says
The Federal Reserve had last month predicted fewer rate cuts in 2025 fearing inflation.
13 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.
Behind Trump’s Greenland Comment, Years of Concern Over Growing China, Russia Influence
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have warned about rising risks in the Arctic over the last 8 years.
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.
Audiences Worldwide Mesmerized by Shen Yun’s Artistry: Beautiful and Spectacular
Shen Yun Performing Arts invited audiences from Miami, Florida, Torino, Italy, and Sakai, Japan, on a journey through ancient China from before communism.
ISIS Terror Group Casts Shadow Over Post-Assad Syria
The notorious terrorist group’s prospects in Syria will depend largely on the country’s new Islamist leadership, experts say.
Dysautonomia: Main Causes and Common Signs to Watch For
At least 70 million people globally live with dysautonomia, an umbrella term for medical conditions affecting the autonomic nervous system.
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.
Russia’s Shadow Shipping Fleet: How It Works and Why It Is Hard to Tackle
Shrouded in a confusing array of aliases, these vessels operate openly and use international shipping lanes.
Chinese Yuan Hits New 16-Month Low as Trump Tariffs Loom
The yuan is tightly controlled by the Chinese Communist Party via China’s central bank, and analysts predict the currency will continue to fall.
Germany Charges 3 Who Allegedly Passed Maritime Technology to China
The suspects allegedly obtained information on several critical technologies, including sonar systems, aircraft protection systems, and armored vehicle motors.
Greenland Leader Open to Talks With Trump Over US Interests in Arctic Island
The prime minister of Greenland said he welcomes talks with President-elect Donald Trump over Greenland’s future.
Biden to Deliver Farewell Address From Oval Office on Jan. 15
The final speech will be aired five days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.
CMS Proposes 2.3 Percent Payment Increase for Medicare Advantage Plans
The increase would equate to an additional $21 billion in payments to Medicare Advantage plans during 2026.
Biden Calls Meta’s Decision to End Fact-Checking Program ‘Really Shameful’
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is moving away from third-party fact-checking organizations to a Community Notes user-based fact-checking model.
Daniel in the Lion’s Den: Daniel Webster, the Senate, and Two Speeches
The great political orator stirred emotions through his vivid, patriotic speeches that drew mixed reactions from his U.S. Senate colleagues.
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In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
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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
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
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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.
Duke Freshman Cooper Flagg Sets ACC Scoring Record, Eyes on NBA Draft
Flagg broke the conference’s freshman scoring record by producing 42 points in a Saturday win over Notre Dame.
Duke Freshman Cooper Flagg Sets ACC Scoring Record, Eyes on NBA Draft
Flagg broke the conference’s freshman scoring record by producing 42 points in a Saturday win over Notre Dame.
Puppy Bowl XXI to Feature 142 Rescue Puppies, Including Mr. Pickles, Julep, and Smoosh
The Animal Planet’s annual Puppy Bowl will air on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9.
Puppy Bowl XXI to Feature 142 Rescue Puppies, Including Mr. Pickles, Julep, and Smoosh
The Animal Planet’s annual Puppy Bowl will air on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9.
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Stress Eating? Friends and Family May Hold the Key to Curbing the Urge
Stress eating may offer a transient pick-me-up but its long-term effects are insidious, say experts.
Stress Eating? Friends and Family May Hold the Key to Curbing the Urge
Stress eating may offer a transient pick-me-up but its long-term effects are insidious, say experts.
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When Tea-Drinking Prompted a Military Innovation
The British equipped their tanks with boiling vessels to brew their daily cuppa.
‘Witness’: Remembering the Hiss-Chambers Case
Almost three-quarters of a century later, Whittaker Chambers’s novel is still relevant as a warning against communism.
A Memoir of Growing Up in Communist Romania
Maria-Cristina Necula chronicles how she found her voice in more than one artistic endeavor.
‘Every Little Thing’: A Profile of a Woman Who Rescues Hummingbirds
This movie about the saving of tiny birds is much more than the sum total of its parts.
When Tea-Drinking Prompted a Military Innovation
The British equipped their tanks with boiling vessels to brew their daily cuppa.
Coffee Lover? Review These Ways to Keep It Balanced
Drinking too many cups a day could lead to excess intake of saturated fat, sugar, and calories.
