Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Classified Documents Report
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday blocked the release of a special counsel’s final report into Trump, pending a decision by an appeals court.

Railroad Cathedral: Antwerp Train Station
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we appreciate Antwerp Central Railway Station’s distinct grandeur.

4 Tips to Form Rock-Solid New Habits
By focusing on one habit at a time, building a supportive environment, and being patient, results will come.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center: Nashville’s Classical Revival
In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a modern, classical concert hall in downtown Nashville.
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Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program in US, Introduces X-Style Community Notes
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Meta will be working with President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump Announces $20 Billion Investment for US Data Centers by Emirati Businessman
The latest announcement followed Japanese tech-investing titan SoftBank’s $100 billion investment pledge.
Illiterate Graduate Sues School Board, Highlights National Problem
A Connecticut student who can’t read or write earned a diploma, while Oregon has suspended literacy graduation requirements through 2028.
Infographic: A Who’s Who of All Trump’s Cabinet Level Nominees
Coming from diverse backgrounds, the president-elect’s Cabinet selections bring a variety of skills to the new government.
House Passes Laken Riley Act
The Act requires Homeland Security to detain criminal illegal immigrants and allows states to sue the federal government over immigration policy.
Trump Not Ruling Out Using Military, Economic Coercion to Retake Panama Canal, Claim Greenland
Trump said that he ‘cannot assure’ that military or economic coercion would not be used to take control of these two strategic locations.
FDA Announces Thresholds for Lead in Baby Foods
Exposure to the heavy metal even at low levels negatively impacts children’s learning ability and academic achievements, according to the CDC.
Getty Images, Shutterstock Announce $3.7 Billion Merger
The new company will be led by Getty Images CEO Craig Peters.
Trump Will Take Similar Approach to Taiwan in 2nd Term, Says Mike Pompeo
‘Xi Jinping will not determine the future of Asia or of Taiwan,’ said the former U.S. secretary of state.
UK Theatregoer ‘Transfixed’ by Shen Yun
Shen Yun Performing Arts gave its second performance in Birmingham UK on Jan. 4, and despite the winter weather and snowy forecast.
WHO Says Bird Flu Risk Remains Low After First H5N1 Death in US
‘We look at the risk to the general population and ... it still remains low,’ a spokesperson says.
South Korean Transport Minister Announces Plan to Resign Over Jeju Air Crash
Park Sang-woo told reporters he feels a ‘heavy responsibility’ for the disaster that occurred at Muan Airport last month.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Meets Biden in Washington
Edmundo Gonzalez, who says he is the rightful leader of the country, also met with Trump’s proposed national security adviser, Mike Waltz.
US Government Sues Warren Buffett’s Berkshire-Owned Lending Company for Predatory Mortgages
In one instance, the company allegedly provided a loan to a household that had 33 debts in collection.
McDonald’s Says It Will End Some DEI Practices Amid ‘Shifting Legal Landscape’
The fast-food chain said it would rename its diversity team the Global Inclusion Team.
Carter to Lie in State at U.S. Capitol
The former president will be the 46th person to lie in state or honor in the Capitol.
North Korea Claims Test-Fired Missile Was New Hypersonic Weapon
North Korea has test-fired various intermediate-range missiles in recent years, and some could reach U.S.-controlled Guam.
US Transfers 11 Guantanamo Bay Detainees to Oman
The latest release leaves the total number of detainees at the detention facility at 15, the least amount of detainees since 2002.
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Cutting the Budget
In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
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Empower the World with Your Story: Share Love, Inspiration, and Hope with Millions
How the ‘Bridge That Couldn’t Be Built’ Was Built
In ‘This Week in History,’ the citizens of San Francisco chose to build the impossible bridge and rely on a brilliant designer to lead the way.

Sports Industry Veteran Discusses Game Day in Behind-the-Scenes Book
Brandon Tosti’s second book is about working in sports management and gaming entertainment.

Sports Industry Veteran Discusses Game Day in Behind-the-Scenes Book
Brandon Tosti’s second book is about working in sports management and gaming entertainment.

Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of New Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases
Developing nations bear the brunt of the sugary-drink health crisis, according to new research.

Sugary Drinks Linked to Millions of New Diabetes and Heart Disease Cases
Developing nations bear the brunt of the sugary-drink health crisis, according to new research.

Novel: A WWII Old-Fashioned Hero Fights the Japanese at Sea
‘Sink the Rising Sun’ follows America’s entry into World War II through an action-ready hero who faces the problem of Navy being stuck in the past.

‘Glory’: The Heroic, Historic 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment
This installment of ‘Movies for Teens and Young Adults’ redefines independence, not just as freedom, but as the right use of it.

3 Lessons in Friendship from ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Jane Austen’s novel looks at relationships beyond the romantic.

‘To Hell and Back’: Saluting a Movie Star and Decorated War Hero
A Medal of Honor award-winning soldier overcomes personal adversity to fight honorably in World War II.

Novel: A WWII Old-Fashioned Hero Fights the Japanese at Sea
‘Sink the Rising Sun’ follows America’s entry into World War II through an action-ready hero who faces the problem of Navy being stuck in the past.
It’s a Jubilee Year in Rome: Here’s What That Means
Jubilee Year will bring in even more tourists than usual so if you want to take part, book everything well in advance.
6 Reasons I Prefer Cruises When I Travel With Family
On a cruise, family can play, eat, and sight-see without the regular worries of travel.
It’s a Jubilee Year in Rome: Here’s What That Means
Jubilee Year will bring in even more tourists than usual so if you want to take part, book everything well in advance.

Oliver Anthony: ‘Light a Fire No One Can Extinguish’
The ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ songwriter Oliver Anthony is shifting his focus from the music industry to ministry.

Unmasking the Opioid Crisis: ‘American Addiction’
Now Streaming on GJW+, the hard-hitting documentary is a must see.

Van Zant’s ‘Always Look Up’ Was a Long Time Coming
Johnny and Donnie Van Zant’s debut faith-based album “Always Look Up” is their most personal release so far.
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