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In Texas, a 400-Acre Muslim Development Sparks Controversy
Lawsuits and investigations have followed a development that is self-described as the ‘epicenter of Islam in America.’
5 States Limit Soda, Candy for SNAP Recipients to Curb Obesity
The new restrictions are designed to promote healthier choices in federal food aid.
How Saudi Arabia and the UAE Went From Alliance to Open Friction
The two regional heavyweights were once closely aligned but now seem to be on divergent tracks, amid their respective backing for rival groups in the Yemen war.
‘Cautious Optimism’ Ushers In New Year in Oklahoma City
‘Everybody has good and bad times. I’m very optimistic about 2026 because I want world peace. Of course, who doesn’t?’ one resident said.
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Trump Is Global Newsmaker of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
Trump was selected from a shortlist of 10 global and domestic leaders who dominated the news this year.
Trump Issues First Vetoes of Second Presidential Term
The vetoes included funding for a water project in eastern Colorado that passed Congress unanimously.
Chloe Cole Breaks Down Major HHS Shift on Gender Medicine—and Why It Matters
At age 15, Chloe Cole underwent a double mastectomy. Now, she’s one of America’s most prominent advocates against ‘gender-affirming’ care for minors.
Americans Will Drop Everything (and Anything) to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Let Times Square keep its big boring ball. Innovators nationwide have more distinctive ideas about what should fly and fall in saying farewell to 2025.
US Citizens of Somali Origin Face Audits for Potential Immigration Fraud
Gaining citizenship via fraud is grounds for denaturalization, said a federal official amid investigations into scams in Minnesota.
China Fires 27 Rockets Into Taiwan’s Waters in 2nd Day of Military Drills
The Chinese regime said the military drills encircling Taiwan were a response to a recent U.S. arms sale to the island.
Appeals Court Allows Planned Parenthood Funding Block
Several states had argued that the funding ban was unconstitutional.
Democrat Wins Iowa State Senate Special Election, Blocking GOP From Reclaiming Supermajority
Democrat Renee Hardman’s victory prevents state Senate Republicans from reclaiming a supermajority they lost in August.
How to Actually Achieve Your Goals This Year
Advice from a guy in the arena.
Zelenskyy Discusses Establishing US Military Presence in Ukraine With Trump
The Ukrainian president said in a WhatsApp message to media that a U.S. military presence in the country would be a major factor in a U.S. security guarantee.
Judge Releases Details Surrounding DOJ’s Decision to Prosecute Abrego Garcia
The Justice Department denied acting vindictively and said the decision to prosecute was ‘based on the facts, evidence, and established DOJ practice.’
Tune in Today: Waltzing Away From Stalin
Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich wrote ‘Waltz No. 2’ after Stalin’s death. It exhibits a lightness not heard from the composer during Stalin’s reign.
Why Little Girls (Rightly) Love Cinderella
Long before it included glass slippers and fairy godmothers, ‘Cinderella’ told a tale of courage, justice, and grace.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
The Butler’s Secrets: 5 Industrious Activities to Keep Your Muscles and Joints in Service
Butlers have busy days, and the things they do help keep them in shape. These exercises replicate their activities, and pack surprising health benefits.
Read to Your Heart’s Content: The 10 Best Novels of 2025
This year had an abundance of fiction to keep you busy well into next year.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Top 8 Senate Races to Watch in 2026
Democrats and Republicans are eyeing pivotal Senate races as polling, retirements, and primaries shape the 2026 electoral battlefield.
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.
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.
US Lifts Sanctions on Former CFO of Russia’s Sberbank
The Treasury Department said the executive has demonstrated she no longer poses a threat as it pertains to Russia.
Sam Darnold, Keenan Allen Among Those With Contract Incentives in Play for NFL Week 18
Darnold, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback, has four different $500,000 bonuses he could reach in Week 18, totaling an extra $2 million payday.
New York Registers Record Number of Flu Cases
The number of people hospitalized due to flu has jumped by 63 percent on a weekly basis.
Public Health Professor Shares Tips for Choosing Safer Cookware
Small changes in how you cook with and what you eat can add up to meaningful health benefits over time.
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.
America’s ‘Missing Middle’ and the Struggle for Affordable Housing
San Francisco is among many U.S. cities that have become especially tough on those who want to stay.
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.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
As Edinburgh grew, it spilled downhill along the sloping ridge that became the Royal Mile.
