What to Know About Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Nominee for Fed Chair
‘Institutions like the Federal Reserve need to be restored to what they once were,’ says the new Fed Chair nominee.
Hastie Rules Himself Out of Liberal Leadership Contest
The Western Australian MP said he did not have enough support to become opposition leader.
Federal Government to Provide Extra $25 Billion to Fund Public Hospitals
The new overall deal provides $219.6 billion over five years.
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.
Queensland Pulls Support for Major Wind Farm Project
State-owned generator CleanCo said the project no longer aligned with its current strategic activities, commercial portfolio and investment priorities.
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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.
China’s Capture of WHO Risks New Health Crisis: Analysts
Beijing seeks to tighten its grip on the U.N. agency to subvert the international order, experts warn.
Trump Signals Flexibility on South Korea Tariffs
The South Korean president’s office said ministers would travel to the United States to convey their commitment to implementing the trade deal.
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.
Federal Judge Blocks DHS Policy to Reconsider Legal Status for Minnesota Refugees
The ruling responds to a class action request to block implementation of the policy for Minnesota’s roughly 5,600 lawful refugees.
Democrats Unveil Proposal for DHS Changes as Funding Deadline Approaches
‘Our caucus is united, is unified over three main legislative objectives,’ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Wednesday.
US Says WTO Rules ‘Inadequate’ After Group Sides With China in Dispute
The U.S. Trade Representative says the WTO is unable to address the Chinese regime’s longstanding problem with overcapacity.
Inside China’s Military, Resistance to a Taiwan War Runs Deep
Insiders say widespread opposition, political purges, and logistical weaknesses undermine Beijing’s ability to launch a sustained attack on Taiwan.
ChatGPT Health Targets Health Care Access Gaps, but Privacy Questions Remain
What you risk when you give ChatGPT access to your medical records.
Why I Wrote ‘The Red Tsunami—The Silent Storm Killing Your Freedom’
The defining feature of today’s threat environment is not conventional war.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Stiff Colon Tissue Linked to Rising Cancer Cases in Young Adults
Colon cancer cases in people under 50 have surged.
Parmigianino’s Mysterious Mannerist Masterpiece
The 16th-century painter’s most esteemed portrait is the enigmatic ‘Schiava Turca,’ or ‘Turkish Slave.’
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Gov. Walz, Minnesota AG Will Give Sworn Testimony About Fraud to Oversight Committee
Congressmen will question both leaders in a public session focusing on ‘rampant misuse of taxpayer dollars,’ the committee says, estimated at $9 billion.
Major Overhaul of Organ Transplant System Oversight Proposed
The proposed changes come amid growing concern in the U.S. organ transplant system.
Catherine O’Hara, Acclaimed Actor Who Bridged Sketch Comedy and Mainstream Film, Dies at 71
O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.
Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Agrees to Sell International Assets to Carlyle Group
Lukoil said on Oct. 27 that it would sell its international assets after Trump announced new sanctions against it and Rosneft.
Nearly 600 US Measles Cases Confirmed in January: CDC
Outbreaks are ongoing in several states, including South Carolina.
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 Winning Bowl for Game Day Get-Togethers
Chili may present as a meat-lover’s dish, but it easily accommodates a big bunch of vegetables and lean protein sources such as beans.
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.
