Syrian Rebels Declare End of Assad’s Rule as They Capture Damascus
The Syrian Prime Minister also address the nation by video, addressing the opposition.
80 Years Later: Remembering the Battle of Bastogne
Upon the 80th anniversary of Bastogne, a turning point in World War II, it’s time to recognize heroes of the brutal battle that secured an Allied victory.
Heavenly Himalayan Art, Beyond the Veil
Art lovers can see rare sacred art in The Met Museum’s ‘Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet’ exhibition.
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In Secret Meeting, Xi Jinping Ordered New Strategy to Attack Falun Gong Globally
US lawmakers condemn new transnational repression campaign against Falun Gong that spreads disinformation in Western media and co-opts the American legal system
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Reopens 5 Years After Fire
US President-elect Trump and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy are among guests at the cathedral’s opening ceremony.
Speaker Johnson Confident in Hegseth’s Confirmation: ‘Momentum’s Moving the Right Way’
Johnson voiced optimism about Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Pentagon chief, highlighting growing Senate backing despite ongoing allegations.
Sen. Cornyn Confident Kash Patel Will Become Next FBI Director
Cornyn said he expects Patel will secure Senate confirmation, highlighting his investigative and leadership experience.
Landlords Increasingly Faced With Squatters, Sometimes With Deadly Consequences
Recent murders and attacks on homeowners by suspected squatters puts spotlight on issue.
Lawsuit Appears Part of Broader Communist Campaign to Shut Us Down: Shen Yun
The performing arts group has been targeted by the Chinese regime for almost 20 years.
TikTok Faces Ban as Appeals Court Upholds Divesture Law
TikTok has said the Chinese regime will not allow its sale.
US Announces New $988 Million Arms Funding Package for Ukraine
The funding, allocated under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, will help pay for HIMARS rocket launcher ammunition and drones.
Day in Photos: Last-Minute Trilateral, Cathedral Reopening, and Christmas Corgi Parade
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
JetBlue Scales Back Routes, Axes Flights Between Key Cities
The carrier said that more than a dozen routes, including flights connecting Florida, New York, and Texas, are set to end next year.
US Life Expectancy Ranking Will Drop to 66th by 2050, Study Says
More than 260 million people in the country could be overweight or obese by 2050, leading to diseases, it said.
Trump Meets With France’s Macron, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron arranged a last-minute meeting with President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Dec. 7.
FBI Offers $50,000 Reward for Information on UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killer
The search for the killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is ongoing three days after the Dec. 4 murder.
Cryptocurrencies Pose High Risk to 401(k) Portfolios, Government Watchdog Warns
Digital currencies are found to be less efficient as a stock diversifier compared to safe haven assets such as gold.
SCOTUS Asked to Block State From Investigating Doctors Who Question COVID-19 Policies
Public health policies cannot strip physicians of their free speech rights, the plaintiffs’ lawyer says.
Chinese Green Card Holder Charged With Sending Defense-Related Data to China: DOJ
The CEO is a Chinese national who became a legal permanent U.S. resident in 2015, a year after acquiring the Louisville-based Quadrant Magnetics LLC.
South Korean President Survives Impeachment Vote Over Martial Law Decision
The South Korean National Assembly fell short of the 200 lawmakers needed for a quorum.
IRS Expands Its Armed Wing to Highest Level in Nearly a Decade
IRS-CI special agents, who are authorized to carry guns and use lethal force, now number 2,290.
Slain CEO Should Have Been Guarded, Says Security Officer Who Once Protected Him
Long before he was UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson impressed a security expert who is now raising questions over the circumstances of Thompson’s death.
From San Francisco to Honolulu: The Story of the Transpacific Cable
In ‘This Week in History,’ naval soundings in the Pacific, the annexation of Hawaii, and the defeat of the Spanish forever changed the way we communicate.
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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
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Orlando Magic Lose Franz Wagner Indefinitely to Torn Oblique
Having a career season, Wagner was hurt in Friday’s game with the same injury that has sidelined Paolo Banchero for nearly six weeks.
Orlando Magic Lose Franz Wagner Indefinitely to Torn Oblique
Having a career season, Wagner was hurt in Friday’s game with the same injury that has sidelined Paolo Banchero for nearly six weeks.
Oscar Winner Catherine Zeta-Jones Embraces Indie Cinema
The Welsh actress reveals her excitement about exploring indie films and focusing on meaningful, collaborative work.
Oscar Winner Catherine Zeta-Jones Embraces Indie Cinema
The Welsh actress reveals her excitement about exploring indie films and focusing on meaningful, collaborative work.
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A Failing Heart Can Still Heal Itself: Study
New research shows how mechanical heart support can trigger unprecedented heart muscle cell regeneration in heart failure patients.
A Failing Heart Can Still Heal Itself: Study
New research shows how mechanical heart support can trigger unprecedented heart muscle cell regeneration in heart failure patients.
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‘Tokyo Twilight’: A Family’s Reckoning
Post-war Tokyo is the background for the dynamics of a broken family that begins to heal, in this film by director Yasujiro Ozu.
Restoring Faith: Notre-Dame de Paris Enters a New Era
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the French gothic masterpiece of ‘Our Lady of Paris’ after its restoration.
Edgar Rice Burroughs: The Creator of Tarzan
The beloved storyteller led readers through the chronicles of one of literature’s memorable characters.
‘Mission: Cross’: Deep Undercover South Korean Actioner
The directorial debut of Lee Myung Hoon lays out crimes, lies, and domestic ties for ordinary men with an action-packed past.
‘Tokyo Twilight’: A Family’s Reckoning
Post-war Tokyo is the background for the dynamics of a broken family that begins to heal, in this film by director Yasujiro Ozu.
