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Trump Admin Unveils New Stricter Performance Appraisal System for Top Career Officials
Top career civil service managers will no longer be judged within rules that allow almost everybody to rate highest.
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[PREMIERING 9PM ET] China’s ‘Three Warfares’ Strategy and Panda Diplomacy Explained: Piero Tozzi
How does the Chinese regime influence and suppress dissident voices around the world?

This Homemade Triple Onion Dip Is Way Better Than an Instant Mix
Skip the additive- and salt-loaded mixes for this creamy, allium-packed crowd-pleaser.

The Essence of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
Follow along in this detailed analysis of the great composer’s famous masterpiece—from its distinctive first four notes to its grand finale.

Beauty as Defiance in Time of War: The Cellist of Sarajevo
Vedran Smailovic used high-risk cello performances to memorialize the 22 civilians killed in an explosion during the Bosnian War.
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Trump Launches Probe That Could Lead to Copper Tariffs
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that to build back the U.S. copper industry, he would look into the possibility of imposing tariffs.
Rekindle Childhood Bonds to Reduce Anxiety and Chronic Pain
Old connections go beyond nostalgia—they reduce depression and increase belonging.
Has There Been an Increase in Plane Crashes? Here’s What the Data Show
Experts say the heightened media attention on aviation incidents doesn’t reflect broader safety trends.
White House: 1 Million Federal Workers Responded to Mass Email Asking to List Accomplishments
Over the weekend, Trump adviser Elon Musk warned that those who didn’t respond could be considered as having resigned.
US Judge Rules Trump Media, Rumble Can Ignore Brazil’s Censorship Orders
A U.S. judge ruled that Rumble and Trump Media need not comply with a Brazilian censorship order targeting the U.S. accounts of a Brazilian political dissident.
Trump Orders Fast Action on Medical Price Transparency
A new executive order beefs up enforcement of pricing regulations issued during Trump’s first term.
How Fraud and Waste Harm Medicaid
Medicaid suffers from fraud, although payment errors may cost even more.
Trump Suspends Security Clearances for Law Firm Employees Tied to Jack Smith’s Prosecutions
The pro bono attorneys work at the Covington & Burling LLP law firm, which has an office in Washington.
NSDR: A Better Alternative to Napping
Nonsleep deep rest (NSDR) has been shown to improve cognitive health.
Shen Yun ‘Uplifting’ And ‘Good For The Soul,’ Says Company CEO
On Feb. 18, Shen Yun Performing Arts captivated audience members at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, Tennessee.
Daily Cup of Tea May Help Filter Heavy Metals From Water, Study Finds
Scientists have found that heavy metal particles adhere to the surface of tea leaves.
Witness Will Tell House DOGE Panel How Terrorists Got $122 Million from USAID
Evidence of mis-directed U.S. tax dollars is growing wider and deeper as investigators within and without government keep digging.
IRS: Data Leak Affected Many More Taxpayers Than Previously Said
Tax officials say details of hundreds of thousands of people were leaked.
Texas Governor Weighs In on Proposed City Described as the ‘Epicenter of Islam’ in Rural Texas
Critics worry that the project would attract a large Muslim population that would adhere to sharia and reject assimilating.
California and X Corp. Reach Settlement in First Amendment Dispute
California settles a lawsuit with X Corp., ending a high-profile First Amendment dispute over controversial content-moderation rules.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate is undertaking the confirmation process for the president’s new administration.
Fabrics Retailer Joann to Go Out of Business and Close All of Its Stores
Joann has more than 800 stores across the United States.
Special Counsel Moves to Block Some Trump Admin Probationary Layoffs
Hampton Dellinger has determined six terminations were likely impermissible.
Consumer Confidence Slumps as Inflation Expectations Jump
Trade policy uncertainty and inflation concerns pushed consumer confidence to its lowest level in nearly a year.
Weaving the Allegory of ‘The Lady and the Unicorn’
Art historians believe that the six unicorn tapestries are individual representations of the senses.

Texas Beats Georgia, Holds No. 1 Ranking in NCAA Women’s Basketball
Texas received the No. 1 ranking for the first time in 21 years but needed a big fourth quarter to avoid an upset in Georgia.

Texas Beats Georgia, Holds No. 1 Ranking in NCAA Women’s Basketball
Texas received the No. 1 ranking for the first time in 21 years but needed a big fourth quarter to avoid an upset in Georgia.

Country Singer Lainey Wilson Pens Foreword for Grand Ole Opry’s New Children’s Book
‘Howdy! Welcome to the Grand Ole Opry!’ debuts in September.

Country Singer Lainey Wilson Pens Foreword for Grand Ole Opry’s New Children’s Book
‘Howdy! Welcome to the Grand Ole Opry!’ debuts in September.

How Medical and Integrative Experts Recommend Protecting Against Influenza
Hygiene, vaccinations, lifestyle behavior, medication, and home remedies offer options for preventing the spread of sickness and minimizing symptoms.

How Medical and Integrative Experts Recommend Protecting Against Influenza
Hygiene, vaccinations, lifestyle behavior, medication, and home remedies offer options for preventing the spread of sickness and minimizing symptoms.

‘Cleaner’: Daisy Ridley Might Need a Repackaging Campaign
‘Cleaner’ is like if Bruce Willis sat around for an hour instead of figuring out how to yippee-ki-yay terrorists in ‘Die Hard.’ Somebody get Ridley a new agent.

‘The Justice Hunter': The Inspiring Story of Human Rights Lawyer David Matas
Filmmaker Yolanda Papini-Pollock’s touching documentary and children’s book honor the life of the Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

Henry P. Leland’s Short Story, ‘The Dutchman Who Had the “Small Pox”’
A hilarious misunderstanding thanks to a coachman’s thick accent teaches readers a lesson about snap judgments.

‘Uppercut’: A Teutonic Remake of ‘Million Dollar Baby’
The best thing about ‘Uppercut’ is that, unlike Clint Eastwood’s ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ there’s no brain-dead lady boxer at the end.

‘Cleaner’: Daisy Ridley Might Need a Repackaging Campaign
‘Cleaner’ is like if Bruce Willis sat around for an hour instead of figuring out how to yippee-ki-yay terrorists in ‘Die Hard.’ Somebody get Ridley a new agent.

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Rick Steves’ Europe: German Flavors in French Alsace
Once a German-speaking part of the Holy Roman Empire, Alsace became part of France in the 17th century.
An Otherworldly Journey to the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica
Antarctica has been described as a land that looks like a fairy tale.
Taking the Kids: Dogsledding Above the Arctic Circle
100 sled dogs who are in a hurry to get moving are found at the village of Breivekeidt, about 45 miles west of Tromso.
Rick Steves’ Europe: German Flavors in French Alsace
Once a German-speaking part of the Holy Roman Empire, Alsace became part of France in the 17th century.

5 Simple but Powerful Phrases to Lift up Loved Ones, According to Relationship Experts
A gift of words can be the most memorable gift of all.

Winter Wonderlands: 6 Best Places to Experience Nature
Winter across America is a unique time to experience nature’s beauty.

A Naturopathic Doctor’s Tips for a Toxin-Free, Healthy Lifestyle That Will Keep Cognitive Decline at Bay
Naturopathic doctor Heather Sandison shows us that reversing cognitive decline is possible.
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