Senate Fails to Advance Funding Package Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
Democrats have demanded that DHS funding be separated from the package and that changes be made to immigration enforcement practices.
Minnesota Agreed to Greater Cooperation, Paving Way for Reduction of Federal Agents: Homan
‘We are not surrendering our mission at all, we’re just doing [it] smarter,’ Homan said.
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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.
Senator Says Resolution Needed as Leadership Questions Embroil Both Liberal and Nationals
‘I think we just need to bring a resolution to this so we can get on with the job,’ said senior Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam.
Precious Metals Surge Ever Higher as US Dollar Fades
Market analysts said the surge was unlikely to be associated with a gold bubble.
Israeli President’s Australia Visit Confirmed, Pro-Palestine Groups Pledge to Protest
Jewish groups say Herzog’s visit will strengthen community solidarity and bilateral ties.
Beijing Warns It Will ‘Take Measures’ If Australia Axes 99-year Chinese Lease
Both major parties in Australia pledged to axe the Port of Darwin lease in the lead-up to the federal election.
Kremlin Again Invites Zelenskyy to Come to Moscow for Talks
The Ukrainian President declined a similar offer last year, saying he couldn’t visit a country that was bombing his own.
Trump Reshapes Davos as Globalism Takes a Back Seat
Trump attended this year’s gathering in the Swiss Alps with a large delegation, and his Cabinet members used the forum to promote his policies.
Trump Says Iran Has Called Repeatedly to Seek Deal
The United States deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group on Jan. 26 to signal regional deterrence.
Trump Says He Wants to De-escalate in Minnesota
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino was replaced by White House border czar Tom Homan this week to lead the ongoing illegal immigration enforcement.
TikTok Settles High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Lawsuit on Verge of Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube are accused of helping harm the mental health of young people.
US Judge Grants Asylum to Chinese National Who Filmed China’s Uyghur Prison Camps
Guan Heng’s case has drawn international attention after he faced the risk of deportation to Uganda.
Lawmakers Probe Ford Over Chinese Battery Partnership
The automaker is leveraging a partnership with CATL, which was included in the Pentagon’s list of Chinese military companies in 2025.
Trump Admin Blocks Group’s Funding Over Thimerosal in Vaccines
The federal government had asked the group to ‘submit a detailed action plan with a timeline for the phase-out of thimerosal-containing vaccines.’
These Schools Are Seeing a January Enrollment Surge
Microschools and other new learning models make it easier for dissatisfied students and families to shift to a new school midyear.
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How to Protect Yourself When You Can No Longer Speak
Without a health care proxy, hospitals follow defaults, not your wishes.
‘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.
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Tesla to Wind Down Model X, S Production, Repurpose Facility for Optimus Robot
CEO Elon Musk said production of these two luxury models is expected to end in the second quarter.
Trump to Name New Federal Reserve Chair Next Week
BlackRock executive Rick Rieder has risen to the top of prediction markets.
Bucs OC Zac Robinson Leaning On Experience With ‘Igniter’ Baker Mayfield
Robinson is the fourth offensive coordinator the Bucs have had in four seasons.
‘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.
EPA Announces Plan to Assess Safety of Adding Fluoride to Water
Officials acted on a directive from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
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.
ADHD Medications May Not Improve Attention, Study Suggests
Study of nearly 6,000 children shows Ritalin and Adderall activate the brain’s reward centers rather than attention networks, challenging long-held beliefs.
A Cheesy Soup Trick
This soup takes inspiration from an Italian minestrone soup, with a tomato-based stock and a wedge of a hard cheese rind.
Add a Decorative Lattice Arbor
Determining the size of the arbor is your first and most important step in building one.
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.
