Hamas Releases 3 Hostages to Israel as Cease-Fire Begins
Israel has named the three female hostages who were released Sunday.
Why Europe Is Putting the Brakes on Gender Interventions: Leor Sapir
“The UK has now banned puberty blockers—probably will ban cross-sex hormones too, is my prediction, in the next few years,” says Leor Sapir.
Being Canceled Wasn’t the End of My Story–It Was the Beginning: Leigh-Allyn Baker
Known for her role on the Disney Channel show “Good Luck Charlie,” Baker found herself at the center of public debate after speaking out against mask mandates.
Secrets of the Prepared: How the Parents of 11 Built a Common-Sense Family Emergency Plan
Jonathan and Kylene Jones, founders of The Provident Prepper blog, share their family’s disaster preparedness essentials to be ready for anything.
The Children of War: From 1861 to 1865
Like all civil wars, this bloody conflict left its mark on all Americans, including children.
Three Poems on Snow to Keep You Warm This Winter
These poems are from the Society of Classical Poets, founded by Evan Mantyk. The Society is dedicated to reviving traditional poetry with meter and rhyme.
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Trump Asks Tech Companies to Keep TikTok Online, Will Sign Executive Order Pausing US Ban
‘The order will also confirm that there will be no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order,’ Trump said.
Biden Leaves Office With Mixed Reactions to His Legacy
The 82-year-old president believes he has achieved significant wins for the country even though his approval ratings remained persistently low.
Here Are the Foreign Leaders and Politicians Attending Trump’s Inauguration
Trump broke with more than a century and a half of tradition and invited a wide array of national leaders and political figures to his inauguration.
NASDAQ to End Diversity Rule for Company Boards
Critics of the rule argue that the diversity requirement violates the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment.
Biden to Speak at South Carolina Church to Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Sunday church service visit will be Biden’s last official trip as president.
Supreme Court Votes 9–0 to Reject Heightened Proof Standard in Overtime Pay Disputes
The high court reversed the Fourth Circuit, which had sided with employees in July 2023, applying the tougher standard.
Trump, GOP-Held Congress to Chisel Away at Biden’s Energy Legacy
How the push for green energy exemplified in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act fares in coming years will define successive presidential administrations.
Shen Yun Delivers Uplifting Message of Hope, Says Company President
Timm Sweeney, president of an international market research group, found much to love in Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Trump Plans to Visit California Wildlife Devastation This Week
‘It would be better if I went as president,’ Trump said, after considering an earlier visit.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Jan. 6 Defendants Seek Pardons As Trump Prepares to Take Office
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance have offered various statements on the prospect of pardoning Jan. 6 defendants.
100 Executive Actions on Day 1: What to Expect Early in Trump’s Second Term
Trump may act fast on the border, energy, electric vehicles, Jan. 6 pardons, DEI, ‘wokeness’ in education, Ukraine, China, the economy, and much more.
HHS Bars EcoHealth, Peter Daszak From Receiving Federal Funds for 5 Years
A congressional investigation found that EcoHealth Alliance and Daszak facilitated gain-of-function research in Wuhan, China, without proper oversight.
Los Angeles Film and TV Production Hits Lowest Point in 30 Years
FILML.A. found that film and television production in Los Angeles County declined by 5.6 percent in 2024.
Washington Prepares for 60th Presidential Inauguration
The swearing-in ceremony has been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda because of expected inclement weather.
Cameroon Counts Successes, Challenges of Historic Malaria Vaccine Rollout
A year after introducing the world’s first malaria vaccine into its vaccination program, Cameroon says it has achieved progress amid a cocktail of challenges.
Day in Photos: Controlled Fire, Shooting in Tel Aviv, Falconry and Hunting Festival
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
South Korean Court Extends President Yoon’s Detention, Supporters Clash With Police
A South Korean court has granted extended detention for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, intensifying the nation’s worst political crisis in decades.
Steamboats, Railroads, and the Real Race Against a Fictional Hero
In ‘This Week in History,’ a young journalist in 1889 sets out to circle the world in 75 days in hopes of beating Phileas Fogg, a Jules Verne’s character.
Epoch Readers’ Stories
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?
Inspired Stories
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.
Derrick Henry Picks Up New Nickname: ‘Just Call Me McQueen’
The Baltimore Ravens running back picked up the nickname ‘Lightning McQueen’ from quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Derrick Henry Picks Up New Nickname: ‘Just Call Me McQueen’
The Baltimore Ravens running back picked up the nickname ‘Lightning McQueen’ from quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Celebrity Realtor Josh Altman Expects Most Pacific Palisades Residents Won’t Return After Fires
The real estate expert highlights underinsurance and high rebuilding costs as major factors in residents’ decisions on whether to leave the fire-ravaged area.
Celebrity Realtor Josh Altman Expects Most Pacific Palisades Residents Won’t Return After Fires
The real estate expert highlights underinsurance and high rebuilding costs as major factors in residents’ decisions on whether to leave the fire-ravaged area.
Epoch Health
Debugging Your Days: 6 Exercises for Winter Cold and Flu Recovery
Winter colds, fueled by stress and social gatherings, can drag on. Though rest is essential, it’s also important to get off the couch and move.
Debugging Your Days: 6 Exercises for Winter Cold and Flu Recovery
Winter colds, fueled by stress and social gatherings, can drag on. Though rest is essential, it’s also important to get off the couch and move.
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‘This Fierce People’ Focuses on the Southern Campaigns
The Revolutionary War’s ‘untold story’ is revealed in a newly published history book.
‘The Last Showgirl’: Pamela Anderson’s 2nd Showbiz Career Begins
The movie is lightweight, but Pamela Anderson’s now living her life on-mission, the repercussions of which may positively affect women’s self-images worldwide.
Nils Bohlin’s Invention Saves Lives
The Swedish engineer’s ‘better seatbelt’ has saved thousands of lives since it was instituted in the 1960s.
Joe Hisaishi: Studio Ghibli’s Man of Music
For more than 40 years, the Japanese composer has partnered with filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki to make some of the world’s most fascinating animated films.
‘This Fierce People’ Focuses on the Southern Campaigns
The Revolutionary War’s ‘untold story’ is revealed in a newly published history book.
Easy Honey, Mustard, Soy Chicken, and Garlic Parsley Penne
This dish brings together tender chicken in a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet glaze of honey, mustard, and soy sauce.
