Washington Monument Illumination Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday
Freedom 250’s roster of 2026 events will include the Great American State Fair, a UFC fight at the White House, and the Patriot Games.
Dozens Killed in New Year’s Day Fire at Swiss Alps Bar
The Valais Cantonal Police did not include an exact count of the deceased, saying ‘around 40’ were dead.
Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan Raise Tensions ‘Unnecessarily,’ US Says
The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a key global shipping route, have sparked international concerns.
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3 Key Supreme Court Cases to Watch in Early 2026
The justices are poised to tackle complex legal questions about gender, gun rights, and the president’s ability to fire people.
New York Mayor Mamdani Vows to Enact Democratic Socialist Agenda
Zohran Mamdani signed executive orders, including one establishing a deputy mayor for economic justice.
Several Reported Killed in Iran Protests Over Economic Hardships
In December 2025, inflation reached 42.5 percent in the country as the Iranian rial lost around half its value against the dollar.
Alex Berenson: What Teens Should Know About Cannabis and THC
Berenson is a former New York Times reporter and now independent journalist and the author of ‘Tell Your Children.’
5 Things to Know About Trump’s Education Policy Rollout
The president’s attempts to overhaul student loans and leverage federal funding to end DEI practices prompted lawsuits.
Bears and Bulls—The Best and Worst US Stocks of 2025
Artificial intelligence was the key theme for these top-performing U.S. stocks.
US Grants TSMC Export Licence for China Fab Amid Chip Supply Tensions
The approval allows continued supply of U.S. chipmaking tools to TSMC’s Nanjing plant as U.S. export curbs focus on more advanced semiconductors.
Day in Photos: World Celebrates 2026, Seized Vessel, and First Sunrise
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
States to Get $50 Billion for Rural Health Care: What to Know
Rural hospitals can apply for funds to upgrade technology, recruit staff, and develop new services to improve health care delivery.
Why Intermittent Fasting Isn’t Working for You
Timing your meals isn’t enough. Biology, lifestyle, and strategy matter too.
EPA to Regulate Use of Multiple Chemicals in Workplaces
When exposure to some of these chemicals exceeds safety levels, workers are afflicted with endocrine dysfunction and reproductive health issues.
Cases of Measles in US Surpass 2,000 for First Time in More Than 30 Years
There were 49 measles outbreaks in the country in 2025.
Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026
Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming next month.
Remington’s Most Celebrated Work
‘Off the Range (Coming Through the Rye)’ is Remington’s most complex and daring sculptural group.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
The 1 Chinese Ritual You Could Do to Start the Year
Cleaning is meant to clean both the home and the heart.
Champions of Honor: Bobby Jones and Brian Davis
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ features two men who put honesty and fair play above winning.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Saudi Arabia Bombs Yemen Port, Prompting UAE to Say It Will Withdraw Forces
The UAE supports the Southern Transitional Council, while Saudi Arabia backs the central government and allied tribal forces.
US Forces Took Out Drug Boat Facility as Part of Anti-Drug Campaign: Trump
The strike on a staging facility for drug boats along the Venezuelan shore is an escalation in the U.S. campaign in the Caribbean.
Vomiting Syndrome Linked to Cannabis Use Increased Sevenfold
The symptoms can be extreme and, at their worst, have been dubbed “scromiting,” or screaming in pain while vomiting.
New ‘Zombie Drug’ Hits California, With 4 Fatal Overdoses in 2025
Medetomidine is stronger than ‘tranq’ with severe and sometimes deadly withdrawals.
Trump Says October Scan Showed He’s Healthy
White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella said the scan was performed to rule out cardiovascular issues, and it came back normal.
Bulgaria Becomes 21st Nation to Join the Euro
Following the nation’s accession to the eurozone, only six EU member states which use their own currencies.
Miami Hosts NHL’s Outdoor ‘Winter Classic’ on Jan. 2
The Florida Panthers play the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park on Jan. 2.
Anthony Hopkins Celebrates 50 Years of Sobriety: ‘Choose Life Instead of the Opposite’
For years, the Welsh actor has candidly spoken about his road to sobriety in hopes of helping others along the way.
States Buck CDC, Keep Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth
Alaska and Rhode Island are among the states still saying nearly all newborns should receive a shot.
Faith, the Brain, and the Forgotten Dimension of Health
Why spiritual health shapes human behavior, resilience, and survival.
Shift Immune Cells From Attack to Brain-Defense Mode | David Perlmutter MD
The neurologist focuses on ‘upstream’ causes of Alzheimer’s and steps to be taken decades before to avoid the condition.
Researchers Successfully Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice: Peer-Reviewed Study
Results challenge the view that Alzheimer’s is ‘intrinsically irreversible,’ the study states.
Rum Balls
Rum balls are festive, unfussy, and made for the holidays—great for make-ahead baking, sharing with friends, and enjoying all season long.
The Singer Betting Big on Artistic Freedom Over Ideology and Taxpayer-Backed Grants
Henry Pinder’s newly established Brisbane Lyric Opera (BLO) is a daring venture in a sector struggling to stay afloat.
