Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged in First Policy Decision of 2026
Investors now eye the next policy meeting in March.
CCP Military’s Silence About Top General’s Ousting Indicates Internal Discontent: Analysts
Signs show that Zhang Youxia’s purge may not be final and the situation is still unclear, experts say.
California Public Schools Hid ‘Gender Support Plans’ From Parents, Education Department Says
The state Department of Education was issued a corrective action plan that required school leaders to share student records with parents.
Families of 2 Men Killed in Caribbean Boat Strike File Wrongful Death Suit Against US
The families of two Trinidadian nationals said they were working as farmers and fishermen in Venezuela and were returning home when they were killed on Oct. 14.
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Fraud Concerns Spread From Minnesota to Ohio
Anti-fraud efforts were already underway in Ohio, officials say, long before outrage over Minnesota Somali fraud spread suspicions to the Buckeye State.
Day in Photos: Royal Air Force Exercise, Fire in Courchevel, and Retromobile Show
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
RFK Jr. Names New Members to Autism Committee
At least some have said vaccines can cause autism.
Europe, US Must Stick Together on Arctic Security, Danish Prime Minister Says
Mette Frederiksen made the comments alongside Greenland’s prime minister at a talk in Paris.
2 Border Patrol Agents in Alex Pretti Shooting Put on Leave
A CBP spokesperson says the action was taken on Jan. 24 after the incident and described it as ‘standard protocol.’
In Some States, Parents Risk Losing Custody for Rejecting Child’s Transgender Identity | Erin Friday
Friday has joined the legal fight against school policies that allow social transitioning of minors without parental consent.
Winter Storm Bomb Cyclone Could Hit East Coast After Arctic Blast
The National Weather Service stated, ‘This could be [the] longest duration of cold in several decades.’
FBI Executes Search Warrant at Fulton County Elections Office
The raid comes after the DOJ sued last month to obtain 2020 voting records.
Some Childhood Illnesses May Offer Long-Term Benefits
Research links some early childhood infections to lower cancer and heart disease risk, but experts say context matters.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect’s Lawyers Don’t Want Video of Shooting Shown at Hearing
Tyler Robinson’s attorneys also made note of the media attention the shooting has generated.
Why Your IRS Tax Refund Could Be Delayed in 2026—and How to Avoid It
New rules tied to the phase-out of paper checks could delay refunds unless taxpayers provide or correct direct deposit details.
‘33 Photos From the Ghetto’: Documenting the Warsaw Uprising
A startling record of the Jewish prison in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, by an amateur photographer.
1776: The Symbol of America’s Enduring Principles
Historian Gordon Wood discusses the country’s founding and championing of the principles of liberty and equality for 250 years.
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A Meal Plan for Easing Alzheimer’s Disease
Diet, combined with other other elements of a healthy lifestyle, can support healthier brain aging and help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Raphael’s Defining Madonna
More than its iconic cherubs, Raphael’s “Sistine Madonna” is a masterwork of perspective, prophecy, and Renaissance idealism.
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Minneapolis CEOs Urge De-escalation After Fatal Shooting by Border Patrol Agent
Officials said a Border Patrol agent fired during a struggle to disarm a suspect during an immigration enforcement operation.
DOJ Announces Denaturalization of Child Sex Offender
Revocation of naturalization can occur only in federal courts through a civil proceeding or as a result of a criminal conviction.
Why a Waning Iranian Regime Is a Major Setback for China
Iran is key for Beijing to exert influence in the Middle East and for China to circumvent U.S. sanctions and counter the dollar system, experts say.
Gene Hackman’s New Mexico Home Sells for $6.3 Million
The late actor and his wife’s personal items were removed before the house was listed, according to the listing agents.
Minnesota House Returns to 67–67 Tie After Democrats Win Two Special Elections
Shelley Buck and Meg Luger-Nikolai held two safe Twin Cities–area seats for Democrats, restoring an even House split under an existing power-sharing deal.
Europe Must Step Up to Ensure Own Defense as US Focus Shifts Elsewhere, EU Says
The European Union’s foreign policy chief said that Europe’s defense and security strategies must remain complementary to NATO.
Walmart Raises Pharmacy Worker Pay Amid Health Care Expansion
The company also elevated 3,000 pharmacy associates to operations team lead positions.
Buffalo Bills Make Joe Brady Youngest Head Coach in NFL
Brady, 36, was promoted from offensive coordinator after the firing of Sean McDermott
‘Blind Side’ Actor Showing Signs of Improvement After Being Placed on Life Support
Quinton Aaron, who played Michael Oher in the 2009 film, was hospitalized for a severe blood infection after collapsing in his home last week.
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Exceeds Total in Texas in 2025
South Carolina’s outbreak is up to 789 cases.
The New Era of Menopause: Reclaiming Your Vigor After 65
Doctors are reconsidering the old ‘stop at 65’ rule and what it means for menopause care.
Your Gut Bacteria Determine Whether Healthy Foods Actually Help You
Scientists mapped 775 plant nutrients and discovered that the gut bacteria’s ability to convert them varies dramatically from person to person.
Why 2 People Cutting Back on Butter and Cheese Could Have Different Results
A large review found that reducing saturated fat lowered heart risks mainly for people already at high risk—and that what replaces it matters.
Classic Hash Browns
With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple tricks, golden, crispy hash browns can be on the table any time of day.
Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast for 2026
Mortgage rates have taken borrowers on a wild ride.
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.
Iowa’s Historic Surf Ballroom Offers a New Reason to Make the Trip
The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, has tacked on an interactive exhibit that celebrates the 78-year-old venue’s place in music history.
