Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged in First Policy Decision of 2026
Investors now eye the next policy meeting in March.
Trump Touts Upcoming Launch of Trump Accounts
The program begins on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
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.
Theatres Overturn Cancellation of One Nation’s ‘A Super Progressive Movie’
The venues in Melbourne and Hobart overturned their cancellation hours after Pauline Hanson went public with the news.
Australia’s Inflation Now 3.8 Percent, Power Prices Jump 21 Percent Over the Year
Power prices and housing costs pushed December inflation above the RBA’s target range, fuelling speculation of a rate hike next week.
Fears New Zealand’s Proposed Telco Law May Broaden State Powers Over Encrypted Messaging
‘New Zealanders will no longer be able to rely on overseas-based networks or applications ... for private or encrypted communications,’ said the FSU.
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Has a Bondi Beach Hero’s US Trip Triggered a Familiar Aussie Reflex? Tall Poppy Syndrome
Do Australians struggle to celebrate their heroes?
Europe, US Must Stick Together on Arctic Security, Danish Prime Minister Says
Mette Frederiksen made the comments alongside Greenland’s prime minister at a talk in Paris.
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 Admin Optimistic on Russia–Ukraine Deal Following Abu Dhabi Trilateral Talks
A U.S. official said U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian representatives agreed to meet for another round of talks next week.
Appeals Court Sides With Trump Admin to Lift Minnesota Protest Curbs on ICE Agents
The three-judge panel said they reviewed videos of the protests presented to the district court.
Minneapolis Mayor Says Some Federal Agents Will Start Leaving the City
Border Czar Tom Homan is expected to arrive in Minnesota this week as some federal agents depart.
Xi’s Removal of Top Generals Rooted in Disagreements Over China’s Future, Analyst Says
‘Zhang Youxia actually held military power. He’s the only one in China with the capacity to challenge Xi Jinping,’ Tang Boqiao told The Epoch Times.
Japan–US Alliance ‘Would Collapse’ If Tokyo Turned a Blind Eye to Taiwan Crisis, PM Says
‘If something terrible were to happen there, we would have to go and rescue the Japanese and Americans in Taiwan,’ Takaichi said.
How to Winter Sow Summer Favorites for Gardens, Containers, and Windowsills
Winter sowing naturally hardens seedlings into strong transplants, bringing joy to every gardener during the cold months.
Ripped and Rich: Why MAGA and Everyone Else Needs More MAMA
The degradation of our morals and culture, and the unethical behavior in government, just go on and on.
Science First: How the FDA Has the Blueprint to Safeguard Vaping
Enforcement actions alone—raids on stores or seizures at ports—cannot resolve a crisis that the FDA’s own policies have created.
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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.
Raphael’s Defining Madonna
More than its iconic cherubs, Raphael’s “Sistine Madonna” is a masterwork of perspective, prophecy, and Renaissance idealism.
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Trump Urges Congress to Deliver Year-Round E15 Gasoline Sales Bill
A $1.2 trillion spending package has been sent to the Senate without any language authorizing year-round E15 sales.
Minnesota House Returns to 67–67 Tie After Democrats Win Two Special Elections
Shelley Buck and Meg Luger-Nikolai held two safe Twin Cities–area seats for Democrats, restoring an even House split under an existing power-sharing deal.
‘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.
Walmart Raises Pharmacy Worker Pay Amid Health Care Expansion
The company also elevated 3,000 pharmacy associates to operations team lead positions.
Buffalo Bills Make Joe Brady Youngest Head Coach in NFL
Brady, 36, was promoted from offensive coordinator after the firing of Sean McDermott
First Lady Melania Trump Hosts Exclusive Screening of New Documentary at White House
The Amazon MGM Studios-produced documentary premieres globally on Jan. 30.
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Exceeds Total in Texas in 2025
South Carolina’s outbreak is up to 789 cases.
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.
Daily AI Use Linked to Higher Depression
Experts say the connection between AI use and depression may reflect how—and why—people use AI, not just how often.
Classic Hash Browns
With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple tricks, golden, crispy hash browns can be on the table any time of day.
Houseplant Problems
A plant can’t have more leaves than the roots can supply with water, and it can’t have more roots than it can supply with food.
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.
