House Speaker Says He Has Votes to End Government Shutdown This Week
The Senate easily passed a spending package on Jan. 30, but the House of Representatives is currently out of town.
Formal Complaint Filed With Minister Over Israeli President’s Impending Australia Visit
Political leaders have push back against the complaint, saying the visit aims to support the Jewish community, not deepen division.
Retailer Drops Author for Comments Condemning Grief for Bondi Terror Attack
Controversial author Matt Chun’s books will no longer be available on the shelves of one of Australia’s biggest retailers.
Police Investigate as Vandals Break 103-Year-Old Anzac Monument in Half
In recent weeks there has been an uptick in the heavy vandalism of Australian historical and colonial monuments.
Australian Minister Says Officials Closely Monitoring Indian Nipah Virus Outbreak
‘We’re engaging with other authorities internationally, including the World Health Organisation (WHO),’ said Health Minister Mark Butler.
Featured
Residents in Regional Town Forced to Use Gas Bottles as Network Faces Decommissioning
‘Albany is a city of nearly 40,000 people. It’s embarrassing that we are looking at making everyone use gas bottles,’ said a local resident.
New Secretary-General Needs to Reform UN, an Organization in Crisis, Experts Say
‘The only real hope for the U.N. would be for an outsider to come in and reform it,’ one expert said.
Venezuela Plans Amnesty for Political Prisoners, Closure of Notorious Detention Center
A proposed amnesty bill could free hundreds of political detainees including opposition leaders, journalists, and human rights activists.
Judge Blocks Parts of Trump Order on Verifying Citizenship for Voter Registration
The May 2025 order directed officials to enforce policies on voting and voter registration. The judge said the president lacks the authority to do that.
Government Enters Partial Shutdown After Senate Passes Amended Funding
Despite the Senate’s passage of a bill to fund the government on Jan. 30, the House won’t return to vote on the measure until Monday.
In-Depth
Chinese ‘Hospital Ship’ Touring Latin America Suspected to Be Chinese Navy
The ship is touring at the same time the United States is increasing its influence in the region to curb Beijing and other adversaries.
China Stonewalls as Foreign Media Press for Answers on Purged Top Generals
Journalists pressed Beijing over the sudden fall of senior PLA leaders, but official silence and censorship only fueled further scrutiny.
Sports, Maturity, and the Pitfalls of Performative Emotion
A society that cannot recognize dignity without spectacle will eventually struggle to sustain civility.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Gout: Crystallized Urate Accumulates in the Joint–6 Natural Approaches to Relieve It
Now affecting an estimated 1 in 25 American adults, the condition is on the rise, driven in part by the obesity epidemic.
‘King of Song’: The Northern Mockingbird
Nature’s suburban showman has an extensive musical repertoire.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
New Arizona Port of Entry Highlights Major Border Security Construction Projects
Officials say that when complete, the new Douglas Commercial Port-of-Entry in southern Arizona will improve border security and traffic flow.
‘Melania’ Opens With Strong Weekend at Box Office
The first lady’s documentary grossed $7 million in its opening weekend, achieving the strongest debut for a nonfiction film in a decade.
Is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Right for You?
An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust can reduce estate taxes and protect heirs, but its rigidity and complexity mean it isn’t right for everyone.
Former Falcons Star Matt Ryan Posts Message About New GM Ian Cunningham
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback-turned-president of football operations Matt Ryan has high hopes for new general manager Ian Cunningham.
Olympic Track Star Sha'Carri Richardson Arrested in Florida for Excessive Speeding
Her boyfriend and fellow Olympian sprinter, Christian Coleman, was also arrested during the same traffic stop.
Fear Is Linked to Worse Pain in IBD
Psychological therapies may help manage chronic symptoms.
Stay Healthy With Food and Exercise During Cold Winter Months
Exposure to cold can weaken the body’s vital warming energy, making it more susceptible to illness.
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.
Cauliflower ‘Steaks’ Are Tender on the Inside and Crispy on the Outside
If eating more veggies is a new year’s goal, I succeeded brilliantly with this dish—and you can, too.
Ask the Builder: Bring Back Vocational Schools
It’s time to bang the gong and let young students know that being a plumber, electrician, carpenter, painter, etc., is both fulfilling and respectable.
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.
Taking the Kids: Snaring the Best Cruise Deals of the Year
During Wave Season, “the cruise lines really roll out the perks to help sweeten the deals and encourage booking.
