Trump Says US Has Seized Oil Tanker Off Coast of Venezuela
The move is a new development in the administration’s pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over drug trafficking.
Breaking
House Passes $901 Billion Compromise Defense Policy Bill
The bill will now go before the Senate for consideration.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates in Divided Vote
Policymakers cut rates by a quarter point, citing a slowing job market. Three officials dissented on differing grounds.
In-Depth
CDC Advisers Turn Focus to Aluminum in Vaccines
Aluminum salts is used as an adjuvant in many shots.
Federal Government Buys Fleet of Planes for Deportation
The six Boeing 737 commercial passenger aircraft will be used to remove foreign deportees from the country. ICE currently uses charter aircraft.
Supreme Court Seems Divided on Role of IQ in Weighing Death Sentences
The justices reviewed whether an appeals court had erred in the way it analyzed potential intellectual disability by a convicted murderer.
Former CDC Director Calls for Removal of mRNA Vaccines for COVID-19 | Dr. Robert Redfield
Redfield is a clinical virologist and led the CDC from 2018 to 2021. He’s the author of ‘Redfield’s Warning.’
Day in Photos: Nobel Prize Award Ceremony, 2 Buildings Collapse in Morocco, Flooding in England
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Officials Give New Details on $700 Million Google Settlement
Most of the payments would go out automatically if the consumer has PayPal or Venmo.
US Stands With Japan After China Targeted Japanese Aircraft With Radar
A State Department spokesperson criticized China’s latest military maneuvers, saying they are ‘not conducive to regional peace and stability.’
Trump Admin Approves 6 States to Restrict Food Stamps
Officials approved waivers from Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Rollins, RFK Jr. Announce $700 Million Investment in Regenerative Agriculture
Rollins called the initiative a ‘first-of-its-kind’ effort to improve the soil of America’s farms.
Current Heart Attack Guidelines Miss Nearly Half of At-Risk Patients, Study Finds
Doctors should be screening for plaque—not just risk factors—according to new research.
Poland Moves to Ban Communist Party After Court Rules Its Activities Unconstitutional
The unanimous ruling found that the Communist Party of Poland violates constitutional bans on totalitarianism and political violence.
RFK Jr.’s Former Group Calls on FDA to Revoke Approval for Most COVID-19 Vaccines
Children’s Health Defense says three of the four available vaccines should be withdrawn.
Books of Christmas: Poems and Stories to Make the Holidays Special
Good reads offer a way to slow down when the whirlwind of decorating, gifting, and gathering begins to take their toll.
Backstage: Stories Behind Beloved Christmas Songs
Carols born of grief, wartime, teenage talent, and completely unrelated events have become the soundtrack to the holidays.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Power up Your Day–5 Exercises With Coordinated Muscle Engagement
Exercises using compound movements boost coordination, balance, and functional ability.
How to Build Lasting Bonds Between Multiple Generations of the Family
Family rituals, silly or serious, can help create lasting memories.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
AT&T Customers Have 10 Days Left to Claim $7,500 From Settlement: 4 Things to Know
The deadline to submit a claim is Dec. 18, 2025.
Supreme Court Vacates Ruling That Upheld New York School Vaccine Mandate
The justices directed the appeals court to reconsider its ruling in light of Mahmoud v. Taylor, a Supreme Court ruling in June.
Alina Habba Resigns as Acting US Attorney for New Jersey
The decision was confirmed by Habba and Attorney General Pam Bondi on Dec. 8.
US Plans to Ask Tourists for 5 Years of Social Media History
Similar social media checks have been used since the Obama administration.
Missouri Voters Gather 300,000 Signatures to Oppose Republican Redistricting Plan
Republican officials in the state have tried to thwart the effort, which seeks a referendum to block the new congressional map.
1 in 4 Teens Turning to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support, UK Study Finds
Study authors said online resources for mental health and support are being disproportionately accessed by those not receiving in-person professional help.
Amazon Doubles Same-Day Fresh Grocery Delivery to 2,300 US Locations
The company said its perishable grocery sales are 30 times higher than in January, as more customers now rely on its same-day delivery option.
Pete Alonso Headed to Baltimore Orioles on 5-Year, $155 Million Deal
Alonso, 31, became the New York Mets’ franchise home run leader last year and has the third-most home runs of any MLB player since his 2019 debut.
Sophie Kinsella, Author of ‘Shopaholic’ Novels, Dies at 55
The English writer sold millions of books, one of which was made into a Disney film in 2009.
More Than 250 People Quarantined in South Carolina Over Measles Outbreak, Officials Say
Authorities in the state confirmed 27 new measles cases in the ongoing outbreak, which started in October.
Breathe Better: Simple Natural Ways to Strengthen Your Lungs and Boost Immunity
Strengthening lung qi can uplift your energy, sharpen immunity, and calm respiratory irritation. These easy TCM techniques make lung care an everyday practice.
Which Tea Truly Calms You? Discover the Best Brews for Stress and Sleep
Gender and time of life guide when and for what purposes to take certain teas for the greatest health benefits.
Data From 155 Studies Help Pick the Best ADHD Treatment
A review of 115 high-quality studies of 15 drug and nondrug interventions sums up the findings in one simple table.
Stracciatella Soup (Italian Egg Drop Soup)
A pot of flavorful broth, a quick whisk of eggs and cheese, and ten minutes on the stove—that’s all it takes to make stracciatella.
From Therapy, to a Job and Future: A Breakthrough for One Young Autistic Aussie
‘That’s very reassuring for me as a parent, knowing that he’s not just thrown in the deep end and has to learn how to swim,’ said Linda Soussa.
