House Fails to Pass GOP Stopgap Funding Plan
Fourteen Republicans voted to reject the plan to extend government funding by six months and include a voter integrity measure.
White House Plans to Close Loophole Used by Temu and Shein
The days of cheap prices from Chinese e-commerce companies are likely coming to an end.
Indoor Horticultural Havens: Potted Trees and Other Surprising Houseplants
We spend much of our lives inside, looking out at nature. Bring some wild goodness inside with lush, easy-care indoor plants that delight year-round.
Ceremonial Water Pitchers: A Menagerie of Aquamanilia
Made in the shape of animals, beasts, and humans, the sculpted water vessels were used for ancient ceremonial hand-washing rituals.
Christopher Reeve: America’s Own Man of Steel
‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ will be in select U.S. theaters on Sept. 21 and Sept. 25.
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Fed Slashes Interest Rates by Half a Percentage Point, First Cut in 4 Years
Policymakers said they have ‘gained greater confidence’ in their fight against inflation, expecting another 50-basis-point cut this year.
Trump Holds New York Rally, First Since 2nd Assassination Attempt
Attendees at the Long Island rally shared their reactions to the attempted assassination at the Trump Golf Course on Sunday.
The 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt: What’s Known So Far
What we know about the timeline of events, the suspect, the security, and the investigations.
Second Wave of Explosions Hits Communications Devices Across Lebanon
A Hezbollah official says walkie-talkies used by the group exploded across Beirut, a day after pagers blew up.
CEOs Scale Back Hiring Plans Amid Weaker Sales Projections, Cooling Economy
CEOs are scaling back hiring plans and anticipating slower sales as the US economy shows signs of cooling.
Teamsters Union Makes No Endorsement for President
A recent internal poll found more than half of Teamsters backing Trump over Harris.
FBI Disrupts Chinese Botnet Infecting Thousands of US Devices
The agency moves against Beijing-backed hackers who infiltrated tens of thousands of cameras, video recorders, and routers.
Growing Fear of War Follows 2 Days of Device Blasts in Lebanon
Israel is bolstering its forces in the north and says it will do what it must to return evacuated residents home.
Trump’s Would-Be Shooter Was on Homeland Security’s Radar in 2022, Agency Official Testifies
Customs and Border Patrol officials referred suspect Ryan Routh to Homeland Security Investigations, but no action was taken, an official said on Capitol Hill.
Thousands of Food Contact Chemicals Detected in Humans
Out of the more than 14,000 chemicals tracked for potential health risks, 3,601 were found in human bodies.
Day in Photos: Fires in Portugal, Exploding Pagers, and Voting in India
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Blinken Says US Not Involved in Hezbollah Pager Attacks, Urges Restraint Amid Cease-Fire Talks
The Sept. 17 attack in Lebanon involved a wave of exploding personal pagers used by Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist group.
FBI Director Confirms ‘Full Force’ Investigation Into Apparent 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt
The FBI cannot release many new details relating to the case, the FBI’s Christopher Wray says.
Police Confirm No Explosives Found Near Trump’s NY Rally, Person Detained
‘The individual with the bomb dog falsely reported explosives being found and that individual is currently being detained by police,’ police say.
Americans Can Now Renew Their Passports Online: Everything You Need to Know
There are restrictions on who can apply, according to the State Department’s website.
Microplastics Found in Human Brain for the First Time
A new study from Brazil reveals that microplastics might enter the human brain through the nose, with unknown impact on brain function.
Epoch Readers’ Stories
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
A Nation Divided
Poem by an American Patriot
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Empower the World with Your Story: Share Love, Inspiration, and Hope with Millions
Manchester City, Inter Milan Draw, Celtic Shines in Champions League
Inter Milan’s stout defense did a solid job containing Manchester City in 0-0 draw, Glasgow Celtic shines in 5-1 win in Champions League.
Manchester City, Inter Milan Draw, Celtic Shines in Champions League
Inter Milan’s stout defense did a solid job containing Manchester City in 0-0 draw, Glasgow Celtic shines in 5-1 win in Champions League.
JD Souther, Musician and Songwriter for the Eagles, Linda Rondstadt, Dies at 78
Souther was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013.
JD Souther, Musician and Songwriter for the Eagles, Linda Rondstadt, Dies at 78
Souther was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013.
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Why Raspberries Are the New Heart-Healthy Superfruit
Expert dietitians share insights on raspberries’ role in managing cardiovascular health, diabetes, and more.
Why Raspberries Are the New Heart-Healthy Superfruit
Expert dietitians share insights on raspberries’ role in managing cardiovascular health, diabetes, and more.
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‘The Blind’ (2023): To Shoot for Freedom, Aim Responsibly
This installment of ‘Movies for Teens and Young Adults’ takes aim at immaturity.
Rural Free Delivery Changes American Society
Rural families overcame strong opposition to have their mail delivered to them.
Sancta Sanctorum: The Holiest Chapel in Rome
The Early Christian chapel houses holy relics and rare artworks collected by Roman popes.
‘The Blind’ (2023): To Shoot for Freedom, Aim Responsibly
This installment of ‘Movies for Teens and Young Adults’ takes aim at immaturity.
If You’re Looking for a New Chili Recipe, Try It Midwestern Style
This head-scratcher of a dish is iconic in Cincinnati.
Volterra and San Gimignano: Two Sides of Northern Tuscany
If you want to see artifacts from before Christ and ancient architecture, these two towns are where you'll find them.
Ed Perkins on Travel: Will Southwest Stay Southwest?
Southwest is making changes that could making it less appealing to customers.
An RV Trip to This Colorado Mountain Town Will ‘Blow Your Kids’ Minds’
Drive to your next vacation and enjoy being amidst nature.
Volterra and San Gimignano: Two Sides of Northern Tuscany
If you want to see artifacts from before Christ and ancient architecture, these two towns are where you'll find them.
The Rib-Tickling Reason Why Leanne Morgan Became One of Comedy’s Biggest Stars: It’s All About You
Leanne Morgan has won over audiences with her relatable, hilarious stories about life’s conundrums in middle age. What’s next for the comedy star?
How the Crimean War Helped Start a US School in Turkey
In ‘This Week in History,’ a missionary’s gift for baking bread paves the way to establish America’s first school in a foreign country.
America’s Leading Lincoln Scholar on Lincoln
Michael Burlingame talks about his winding road to study Lincoln, his major historical discoveries, and his ideas on why studying Lincoln can change a life.
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