House Votes to End Partial Shutdown, Sending Bill to Trump’s Desk
The bill’s passage will put an end to a partial shutdown that lasted 4 days. Congressional leaders now have less than 2 weeks to negotiate funding for DHS.
China’s Military Newspaper Urges Loyalty After Purge, Fueling Questions of PLA Stability
A renewed attack on two purged generals and calls for loyalty to Xi Jinping suggest unease inside the Chinese military after a rare top-level shake-up.
Over 30,000 Prescription Cholesterol Drugs Recalled, FDA Says
The two separate recall notices issued by the FDA, affected two types of cholesterol prescription medications.
Ex-Husband of Jill Biden Arrested and Charged With Murder
William Stevenson is accused of killing his current wife.
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Why Skyrocketing Premiums Were Inevitable With Obamacare’s Design
At an average of nearly $500 per month for a 40-year-old to be insured, the Affordable Care Act caused a cracked insurance market and skyrocketing premiums.
French Police Raid Musk’s X Office in Paris Following Algorithm and Grok Probe
The search followed an investigation into Grok’s generation of explicit ‘deep fakes,’ which X has taken action to stop, and the platform’s algorithm.
US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Drone Over Arabian Sea
The U.S. Central Command said an Iranian drone ignored de-escalatory instructions as it flew toward the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
Deputy AG Suggests Organized Group Is Behind Minneapolis Protests
Todd Blanche says in a new interview that it’s not a ‘coincidence that these massive numbers of protesters and rioters’ showed up at the same time.
How Xi Jinping Broke All the CCP’s Rules | Heng He
Five of the seven members of China’s Central Military Commission have now effectively been purged or removed.
Disney Parks Chief Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO
It’s the second time Disney has named a replacement for Iger after naming Bob Chapek as CEO in 2020 and then bringing Iger back in 2022.
Sheriff Urges Possible Captors of ‘Today’ Host’s Mother: ‘Let Her Go’
‘We don’t need another bad, tragic ending,’ the Arizona lawman said of the case involving Nancy Guthrie, missing since Sunday.
RFK Jr. Announces $100 Million Program Aimed at Homelessness and Addiction
The program will fund outreach to homeless people and drug users, officials said.
When Trying Hard Isn’t Enough: How to Break Through Feeling Stuck
You’re not lazy, your nervous system is maxed out—and other reasons trying harder isn’t working.
Trump Says Mexico Will Halt Oil Shipments to Cuba as Pressure Campaign Intensifies
Oil supplies have become a key point of leverage as the Trump administration seeks to push communist-led Cuba toward talks and concessions.
Judge Lifts Trump Admin’s Stop-Work Order on Ørsted Offshore Wind Project
The decision means all five offshore wind projects halted under a Dec. 22 stop-work order are now cleared to continue construction.
Behold the Beauty: ‘Love Conquers All’
Artists from the Renaissance onwards painted Virgil’s powerful quote on love.
‘How to Make a Few More Billion Dollars’: A CEO’s Roadmap to Success
Brad Jacobs offers a guide to both financial and emotional enrichment.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
New Gold-Standard Review Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Relieves Nerve Pain
Researchers concluded that there are now more summaries of the research literature than original research.
Sally Cook: Painting With Words
Poetry lovers everywhere mourn the death of the multitalented wordsmith Sally Cook.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Federal Judge Declines to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
The decision came after border czar Tom Homan signaled a drawdown of agents in the city if local authorities cooperate with federal authorities.
Border Czar Homan Says More Than 145,000 Illegal Immigrant Children Located
A DHS investigation showed that more than 323,000 illegal immigrant children were unaccounted for in the United States.
Democrat Wins Texas Special Election, Shrinking GOP’s Slim House Majority
The seat had been vacant since March 2025.
ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Immigrant Released by NYPD Despite Detainer, DHS Says
There are more than 7,000 illegal immigrants in custody in New York with active detainer requests from ICE.
NY-NJ Gateway Commission Sues Federal Government Over Hudson Tunnel Funds
The commission says USDOT breached grant and loan agreements by withholding $205 million, putting construction and hundreds of jobs at risk by Feb. 6.
US, Iran to Hold Talks on Nuclear Program in Turkey: Report
The United Arab Emirates has also called for a long-term solution to the issues between the United States and Iran.
Question Time Hones in on Inflation as Reserve Bank Lifts Rates
The shadow treasurer pushed the treasurer on ’the 13th interest rate rise under Labor.’
McVay Has ‘Fingers Crossed’ for Stafford Return, Other Vets Considering Retirement
Matthew Stafford, Tyler Higbee, and Rob Havenstein are all candidates for retirement.
Snoop Dogg Mourns Death of 10-Month-Old Granddaughter, Shares Support for Daughter
The loss followed a lengthy and closely documented medical journey that Cori Broadus had shared with her followers since her daughter’s birth.
CDC Warns Vaccinated People Can Still Get Measles
‘We can’t rely exclusively on vaccination,’ the agency’s principal deputy director said.
Stay Healthy With Food and Exercise During Cold Winter Months
Exposure to cold can weaken the body’s vital warming energy, making it more susceptible to illness.
Cinnamon: A Functional Spice That Improves Blood Sugar and Lowers Inflammation
Often viewed simply as a flavoring spice, research confirms that a little cinnamon goes a long way in supporting an overall healthy lifestyle.
‘Million-Dollar Dip’ Is the 5-Minute Appetizer That Gets Every Party Started
This million-dollar dip is rich and indulgent, combining cream cheese and tangy mayonnaise with sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, and toasted almonds.
Paint a Wooden Floor
Wood floors made of mismatched planks pieced together, or those already painted, can be transformed with a good primer and paint for an attractive facelift.
Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.
Discover the Many Flavors of Marseille
Marseille, named European City of Culture in 2013 and now part of the designated Valley of Gastronomy, is above all a Mediterranean city.
