Trump Launches $12 Billion ‘Project Vault’ Critical Minerals Stockpile
It follows through on the administration’s plans to establish price floors for critical minerals, protecting the supply chain from Beijing’s predatory pricing.
RBA Lifts Interest Rates to 3.85 Percent
In a unanimous decision on Feb. 3, the RBA board hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, six months after the last rate cut in August 2025.
230 Million Year Old Footprint Rewrites Dinosaur History in Australia
The fossilised footprint was discovered by a Brisbane teenager in 1958 and is believed to have been made by a sauropodomorph.
NSW Nurse Loses Registration After Striking Child With Wooden Spoon
A NSW tribunal ruled that the cancellation of the woman’s registration is appropriate and that she may not apply for a review for at least a year.
Australian Conservative Leader Outpolls Prime Minister in Popularity
It’s the latest in a string of polls showing Hanson’s steady rise since the May federal election.
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.
Day in Photos: Forest Fire in Patagonia, Opposition Protests in Uganda, and Annual Groundhog Day
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
US Most Important Partner to Europe, Says German Foreign Minister
Johann Wadephul said that Europe’s relationship with the United States is still functioning, despite tensions over Greenland.
Top Diplomats to Head to Washington for Critical Minerals Summit
Ministers head to the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial as allies seek to counter China’s dominance in rare earths and strategic metals.
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Why Public Schools Have More Staff, Fewer Students
Only 17 percent of the 200,000 new staff positions added in the past 10 years were teachers.
East Coast Faces New Round of Winter Storms, Snowfall
This intense winter weather comes as communities along the East Coast are still digging out from under a layer of snow and ice from the week prior.
Trump Administration to Launch $12 Billion Rare Earth Stockpile
In a historic move to reduce the United States’ reliance on China, the Trump administration is launching a $12 billion rare earth stockpile.
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Chinese ‘Hospital Ship’ Touring Latin America Suspected to Have Military Objectives
The ship is touring at the same time that the United States is increasing its influence in the region to curb Beijing and other adversaries.
How to Feel Joy in a Dopamine-Saturated World
A 30-day “dopamine detox” can help you rediscover life’s simple and real pleasures.
The Pig Who Refused to Be Bacon
Brave Hart is not just a pig story.
China’s Distant-Water Fishing Fleet: A Weapon of the Chinese Communist Party
From Galápagos to Ghana to the West Philippine Sea, it is clear that China’s fishing fleet is being used as an instrument of power.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
A Gastroenterologist’s 8 Essential Supplements for Gut Health–and How to Use Them Correctly
Strategic supplementation can be part of an overall lifestyle plan to improve digestion and total health.
A Fiery Warmup for a Cold Day
Mapo tofu roughly translates to “pockmarked grandma’s tofu,” which is named for the elderly Chengdu woman who created the dish in the 19th century.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Catholic Network Files Suit Against Trump Admin Over Immigrant Visa Pause
The administration halted visas to people from 75 nations last month due to the risk of immigrants becoming dependent on government welfare.
Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Investigation
A House Democrat said he expects to hear testimony from the couple at some point over the next few weeks.
Groundhog Day 2026: Punxsutawney Phil Spots His Shadow, and You Know What That Means
The Groundhog Club announced the chilling news to thousands of Pennsylvania spectators already braving frigid temperatures.
Devon Energy, Corterra Energy Announce $58 Billion Merger Deal
The combined companies will form one of the largest oil and natural gas operators in the Delaware Basin in western Texas.
New Orleans Saints to Take Part in Inaugural NFL Paris Game in 2026
It will be the ninth regular season NFL game to take place on foreign soil. The Saints’ opponent has not been announced.
Mother of ‘Today’ Show Host Savannah Guthrie Reported Missing in Arizona
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said that investigators have not ruled out foul play in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
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.
Cinnamon: A Functional Spice That Improves Blood Sugar and Lowers Inflammation
Often viewed simply as a flavoring spice, research confirms that a little cinnamon goes a long way in supporting an overall healthy lifestyle.
Even in Winter, the Sun Still Shines in These 5 Citrus Recipes
With their kaleidoscope of color, shape, and flavor, citrus is a welcome contrast to the dark days of winter.
Paint a Wooden Floor
Wood floors made of mismatched planks pieced together, or those already painted, can be transformed with a good primer and paint for an attractive facelift.
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.
America’s Biggest Small Town Steps Onto the World Stage
What made this trip memorable was how easily the city allowed us to experience so much more of the unexpected that defines it.
