Zelenskyy Says He Will Meet Trump Soon as Peace Talks Continue
Zelenskyy said a leader-level meeting could take place before year’s end as negotiations with Russia advance but key issues remain unresolved.
Silver Tops $75 as Record-Breaking Precious Metals Run Continues
Gold and platinum also hit fresh all-time highs.
Anticompetitive Rental Scheme: Blackstone’s LivCor Reaches Settlement With Justice Department
The company engaged in pricing tactics that harmed customers, the department said.
Mortgage Rates Dip to 6.18 Percent as Home Sellers Outnumber Buyers
Among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan regions, Austin, Texas, was the strongest buyer’s market last month.
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How ‘Minnesota Nice,’ Progressive Policies, Paved Way for Somali Fraud
It’s not just the money, says a prosecutor and native Minnesotan. Others agree the ripple effects of massive fraud run deep and are just beginning to manifest.
How Overdiagnosis Turns Healthy People Into Patients | Alan Cassels
Many doctors, Cassels says, know little about the adverse effects of the many drugs they prescribe to their patients.
Ukrainian Morale Is Key as Russia Keeps Up War of Attrition, Say Experts
Defense analyst Tim Ripley says ‘neither side seems to have the technology or the forces to achieve a decisive breakthrough’ in the conflict in Ukraine.
China Expels 4 Defense Executives as Anti-Corruption Purge Continues
The move came amid a renewed anti-graft campaign that has swept across almost every industry.
5 Key Findings From the Pentagon Report on China’s Military
The Pentagon has provided Congress with an annual assessment of China’s military expansion since 2000.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Deporting Activist Under Visa Ban
Imran Ahmed argued in his complaint that the sanctions were political retaliation and violated the First Amendment.
Rob Schneider Predicts Studio Lots in Hollywood to Be ‘Real Estate’ by 2030
Rob Schneider suggested that Hollywood has already started to ‘completely dismantle itself.’
3 Ways to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Attractive Enough to Stick To
The same psychology that allows others to influence us can be turned inward—to guide our own behavior for good.
Day in Photos: Christmas Procession, Guinea’s Presidential Election, and Camel Race
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria: Trump
A Pentagon spokesperson told The Epoch Times that the Nigerian government approved the strikes.
Making the Most of the Week After Christmas
The week between Christmas and New Year’s offers a rare gift: time to do whatever brings you joy.
Pörkölt (Hungarian Stew)
This traditional Hungarian Pörkölt is a rich and flavorful pork stew simmered in a paprika-infused sauce, served over noodles, potatoes, or dumplings.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Presbyopia: Common Vision Condition in People Over 40—Here Are the Causes
Presbyopia affects nearly everyone as they age, not just people with existing vision issues.
A Surprise Best-Selling Record
The album “Chant” sparked a revival of the Benedictine monk musical tradition.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
83,000 Bags of Frozen Shrimp Recalled Over Possible Radioactive Contamination: FDA
The latest recall impacts Washington state-based Direct Source Seafood LLC products sold at various locations.
Federal Judge Strikes Down California’s Policies Hiding Gender Switches From Parents
The permanent injunction includes language that bars any employee in California’s education system from ’misleading the parent.’
DOGE Says 55 Contracts Worth $863 Million Canceled in Past 5 Days
DOGE has estimated total savings of more than $214 billion since its creation, an amount that it says equates to roughly $1,329 per taxpayer.
Dog Biscuits Under Recall in 7 States
The recall was initiated after the FDA conducted routine sampling of the company’s products and found bacterial contamination.
Federal Judge Bars Trump Revocation of Attorney’s Security Clearance
The ruling marks another setback on Trump’s efforts to revoke security clearances of officials involved in the Biden laptop coverup, Steele Dossier, and more.
Here’s What Stores Are Open, and Which Ones Are Closed, on Christmas
It’s wise to double-check operating hours, which can differ depending on their location.
NORAD Celebrates 70 Years of Tracking Santa Claus and Spreading Holiday Cheer
This year, for the first time, children can reach Santa on Christmas Eve by making calls directly through NORAD’s website.
Researchers Successfully Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice: Peer-Reviewed Study
Results challenge the view that Alzheimer’s is ‘intrinsically irreversible,’ the study said.
How Foot Massage Can Help Reduce Pain and Alleviate Symptoms
In traditional Chinese medicine, the feet reflect the whole body, serving as more than just a foundation for movement.
Long-Life Humans: What Was Their Secret? | Anthony Chaffee MD
Pro-carnivore-diet doctor points to history’s examples of humans who lived longer and ate mainly meat.
Microplastics Found in Human Bones May Accelerate Aging and Weaken Skeleton
As the incidence of fractures is projected to rise by 32 percent by 2050, scientists warn microplastics may be the culprit.
Breakfast Gnocchi Is the Perfect Morning Meal to Impress Holiday House Guests
Appropriately named “breakfast gnocchi”, this dish comprises a pile of potato gnocchi, colorful vegetables, and chunks of sausage nestling a softly fried egg.
Ask Angi: What Can I Do About Frozen Gutters?
When you see those long, gleaming icicles hanging from the eaves, it usually means water is backing up somewhere it shouldn’t.
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.
Taking the Kids: To the City in Norway That Inspired Frozen
With its colorful buildings, wharf, and surrounding mountains, Bergen was a major inspiration for the fictional kingdom of Arendelle in Disney’s “Frozen.”
