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Why Trump Is Taking the Fight to Venezuela’s Doorstep
‘Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest armada ever assembled in the history of South America,’ Trump said.
Death Toll From UPS Plane Crash in Kentucky Rises to 15
UPS Flight 2976 crashed shortly after takeoff from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Nov. 4.
Death Penalty Possible for Suspect in DC Shooting After New Federal Charges
The case has been transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, where the death penalty is available.
US Dollar Poised for Largest Annual Decline Since 2003
Geopolitics, diversification, and Fed easing contribute to the U.S. dollar’s downward pressures.
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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.
Japan’s Cabinet Approves Record $64 Billion Defense Budget Amid Tensions With China
Missiles, drones, and strike capabilities drive Japan’s largest-ever military budget as regional security risks intensify.
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.
Kim Jong Un Pushes More Missile, Artillery Shell Output
According to Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, up to half of Russia’s ammunition supply now depends on North Korea.
Courts Cap Off Year of Major Decisions, Confrontations Over Trump Agenda
Trump’s second term has brought a wave of litigation that tested the limits of judicial and executive authority.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zelenskyy Says He Will Meet Trump on Sunday to Discuss Peace Plan
Zelenskyy said he will meet Trump in Florida on Sunday as negotiations with Russia advance but key issues remain unresolved.
Tune in Today: ‘The Blue Danube’ Belongs to the New Year
As orchestras welcome in the New Year, one elegant waltz is as inevitable as the countdown.
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.
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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.
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
Newsom Declares Emergency as Floods, Mudslides Threaten California on Christmas Day
Atmospheric rivers have drenched Southern California, prompting rescues, evacuations, and warnings, and disrupting holiday travel.
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.’
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.
US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria: Trump
A Pentagon spokesperson told The Epoch Times that the Nigerian government approved the strikes.
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.
Russia Reports Slow but Steady Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks, Accuses Europe of Undermining Effort
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.
Rangers’ Offseason Sizzling as Schumaker Gears Up for MLB Managerial Return
After winning the MLB World Series in 2023, the Texas Rangers missed qualifying for postseason play in 2024 and 2025.
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.’
Researchers Successfully Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice: Peer-Reviewed Study
Results challenge the view that Alzheimer’s is ‘intrinsically irreversible,’ the study said.
5 Glute Exercises to Help Combat Type 2 Diabetes
Stronger, better-shaped gluteus maximus muscles will have you looking fit and help you resist the onset and progression of Type 2 diabetes.
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.
Authenticity
Fake wine is precisely why corks began to be branded with the name of a winery as well as the vintage date.
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.”
