Senate Passes $900 Billion Defense Bill, Sending It to Trump’s Desk
The Senate approved the bill in a bipartisan 77–20 vote.
4 Republicans Join Democrats to Force House Vote on 3-Year Obamacare Subsidy Extension
The House is poised to vote on a health care reform bill that does not include an extension of the expiring premium tax credits.
Senate Passes Aviation Safety Bill Aiming to Prevent Further Midair Collisions
The legislation passed by unanimous consent, bypassing a formal vote with no senators standing to oppose it.
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Amid Retirement Challenges, Younger Generations Show Hope
‘Young generations are more financially prepared because they separate their identities from their incomes,’ one expert said.
Senate Confirms Isaacman as NASA Administrator
His confirmation comes with significant bipartisan support.
Why CDC Stopped Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccination for Most Newborns
Most pregnant women test negative for hepatitis B.
What Americans Aren’t Told About Psychiatric Medications | Robert Whitaker
U.S. spending on treating mental disorders has risen substantially over the past decades.
Europe Must Be Responsible for Its Own Security, Says EU Chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union has committed to 800 billion euros ($940 billion) in defense investment until 2030.
Appeals Court Allows Trump’s National Guard Deployment in DC, for Now
A lower court had blocked the deployment, finding that the president violated the US Constitution and local D.C. law.
How Trump’s China Pivot Turned Taiwan Into a US Strategic Priority: Miles Yu
Yu says Washington’s post-2017 security shift reframed Taiwan’s defense as a matter of American self-interest.
Officials Release Enhanced Video Footage of Brown University Mass Shooting Suspect
Two people were shot and killed and nine wounded at the Ivy League school over the weekend in Providence, Rhode Island. No suspect has been apprehended yet.
Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse Will Not Seek Reelection
Newhouse is the one of the last remaining Republican members of the House who voted to impeach Trump in 2021.
Microplastics Found in Human Bones May Accelerate Aging and Weaken Skeleton
As fractures rise 32 percent by 2050, scientists warn microplastics may be the culprit.
Iowa Sues Roblox Alleging Sexual Exploitation of Children
Up to two-thirds of U.S. children aged 9 to 12 are estimated to have Roblox accounts.
US Manufacturing Growth Extends in December But Momentum Slows as Orders Fall
Manufacturing expanded for a fifth straight month even as new orders dipped for the first time in a year and cost pressures intensified.
Charles Dickens’s Storytelling Is Brought to Life in Chicago
Theater Wit presents Blake Montgomery in a one-man show about the famed author’s public readings of his classic Christmas tale.
Lest We Forget: The Four Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester
When the Dorchester was torpedoed in World War II, four men from different faiths became a symbol of courage and unity.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Rheumatoid Arthritis: When the Immune System Attacks Your Joints–Symptoms to Watch For
Rheumatoid arthritis is a major contributor to disability among older adults.
How NORAD Helps to Track Down Santa Every Christmas
On one very special night each year, all eyes are on the sky—especially those at the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Rob Reiner’s Son Booked for Murder After Director, Wife Found Dead
Nick Reiner is being held without bail.
Death Toll Rises to 15 in Terrorist Attack Targeting Jewish Festival in Sydney
Police have said they believe that a father-son duo was behind the shooting.
Trump Says He’s Considering an Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana
The review process was first spearheaded by President Joe Biden in 2022.
California Engineer Given 10-Year Prison Term for Bombing Transformers
Peter Karasev, of San Jose, pleaded guilty to planning and carrying out two attacks on electrical transformers in 2022 and 2023, officials said.
Congress Asked to Break Up $40 Billion Pay-to-Play Youth Sports Industry
What was once a public good is now a massive profit extraction machine, a witness told a House committee.
Driver Who Rammed Crowd at Liverpool Soccer Parade Sentenced to Over 21 Years
Paul Doyle, 54, a former Royal Marine, injured 134 people when he drove his car into fans celebrating the team’s Premier League victory in May.
PayPal Plans to Open Industrial Bank to Serve Small US Businesses
PayPal also plans to offer interest-bearing savings accounts to its customers.
Knicks Aiming for a Different Trophy After NBA Cup Win
The New York Knicks aren’t satisfied with an NBA Cup championship.
The Oscars to Leave ABC, Move Exclusively to YouTube Starting in 2029
Available free worldwide on YouTube, the broadcasts will include closed captioning and audio tracks in multiple languages.
Nationwide Nasal Spray Product Recall Expanded
People with weakened immune systems who use the recalled products may suffer life-threatening infections.
The Timing Hypothesis That Redeemed HRT
Why the timing of hormone therapy may matter more than age when it comes to protecting your brain, heart, and overall well-being.
How Grief Can Affect Your Lungs
In traditional Chinese medicine, the lungs govern both respiration and emotion, thus they can be injured by excessive grief.
Stanford Study Pinpoints Cause of Vaccine-Linked Myocarditis and a Possible Fix
New research uncovers the immune reactions behind rare heart inflammation cases following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination.
This Classic Jewish Deli Soup Reminds Me of My Mother
This hearty reinterpretation of my mom’s mushroom barley and flanken soup is chock-full of both pungent dried mushrooms and fresh cremini and shitake mushrooms.
8 Gardening Books
Here are a few gardening books that have good information and are fun to read.
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.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Celebrating Christmas in Germany
Bavaria and Tirol—two traditional regions of Germany and Austria—are rich in Christmas traditions.
