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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.
Trump Says US, Ukraine ‘A Lot Closer’ to Peace Plan Agreement After Meeting With Zelenskyy
Lingering territorial disputes—particularly around the heavily Russian-occupied Donbas region—still have to be resolved.
US Banking Industry: Solid Year, Risks Ahead
Banks face risks from securities losses, margin loans, and private equity in 2026.
America in Photos: Trump Takes NORAD Santa Calls, Helicopter Crash, and Winter Storm
Notable moments from the past week in America.
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How the AI Bubble Is Being Masked Within Big Tech
Experts say market conditions bear a striking resemblance to the ‘dot com’ era before the crash in 2000, but with a few differences.
Over-the-Counter Medicines, Other Items Recalled Over Feces Contamination: FDA
Cold and flu medications, dietary supplements, pet food, cosmetics, medical devices, and foods are subject to the recall.
The Woke Movement Has Peaked. What’s Next? | Andrew Doyle
Doyle is the creator of Titania McGrath, a fictional ultra-woke activist whose X account became hugely popular.
New Jersey Helicopter Collision Kills 1 Pilot, Injures Another
The helicopter collision happened over the Hammonton Municipal Airport on Sunday.
Iranian President Says His Country in ‘Full-Fledged War’ With US, Europe, and Israel
The remarks were made two days before President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Sen. Schmitt Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans From China’s Lawfare
Beijing has retaliated against a U.S. court ruling on COVID-19 by suing the senator in a Chinese court.
FBI Surged Resources to Minnesota Early in Federal Fraud Investigation, Patel Says
‘The FBI is aware of recent social media reports in Minnesota,’ he said, referring to a recent viral video about an allegedly fraudulent day care in the state.
170 Cities Across 5 Continents: Shen Yun Kicks Off 2026 Tour to Audience Acclaim
Globally, Shen Yun is set to give about 730 performances this season and many shows have sold out months in advance.
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.
French Cinema Icon Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91
Bardot settled in Saint-Tropez and began a passionate defense of animal welfare. ‘This is my only battle,’ she said in 2013.
As Church Shootings Persist, Congregations Grapple With How to Handle Security
Shane Canestra credits training, attentiveness, and professionalism of his church’s security team with preventing a mass shooting at his church in 2023.
Belmont British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a luxury train decorated to make passengers feel like royalty.
Presidential Pastimes: Lessons From the White House on Handling Stress
How American presidents found calm and relief while managing the demands of the highest office in the land
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi

How Tests and Treatments Spiral Into the ‘Medical Cascade’
Learn how to avoid the ‘just to be safe’ scenarios that lead to potentially dangerous care

Trace Adkins’s ‘30th Anniversary Tour’
The country music titan will kick off the new year with a cross-country tour.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
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.

Junk Food Bans for SNAP Users in Some States Starting 2026: What to Know
More than a third of states will prohibit the purchase of some foods, and states will shoulder more of the program’s administrative cost.
US Dollar Poised for Largest Annual Decline Since 2003
Geopolitics, diversification, and Fed easing contribute to the U.S. dollar’s downward pressures.
Legal Group Sues Census Bureau to Prevent ‘Unlawful’ Methods in 2030 Count
The lawsuit argues for counting only actual people, accusing the Census Bureau of using ‘unlawful statistical sampling methods’ in its 2020 count.

Italy Arrests 9 for Allegedly Using Charities to Fund Hamas Terrorists
Police say more than 70 percent of donations raised for Palestinians were diverted to the Hamas terror group.

Coal Plants to Remain Open to Prevent Blackouts in Midwest: Energy Secretary
The coal plant units, scheduled to cease operations in December, will now remain open until March 23, 2026.

Derrick Henry Dominates, CJ Stroud Starts Strong in Saturday’s NFL Games
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry kept his team’s season going, and Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud helped his team make the playoffs.

Cookies, Chocolate Products Recalled Across Multiple States
Thus far, no illnesses have been reported linked to the consumption of the items involved in the three recalls.

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.

3 Chefs Share the Traditional Holiday Recipes They Make at Home
For three Minneapolis chefs, cooking at home during the winter holidays is as much about honoring their roots as it is about feeding loved ones.

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.

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.

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.”






















































































