LA Fire Death Toll Rises to 16 as Authorities Expand Evacuations, Brace for Windy Days Ahead
Authorities in the Los Angeles area reported the Palisades fire has grown beyond 23,600 acres, and the Eaton fire is now more than 14,000 acres.
Americans Are Not Eating ‘Real Food’—Here’s What You Need to Know: Vani Hari
“Our bodies are not meant to handle these man-made chemicals that have been invented in the last 50 years,” says Vani Hari.
How the Legacy Media Helped Conceal Mass Killing in China: Levi Browde
The persecution of 70 million to 100 million people has largely been hidden from the public.
A Perennial Garden of Glass
The magnificent three-part Garden Landscape window for Linden Hall was acquired by The Met in December 2023 and put on view this past November.
A Memoir of Growing Up in Communist Romania
Maria-Cristina Necula chronicles how she found her voice in more than one artistic endeavor.
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DOJ Confirms Special Counsel Jack Smith Has Resigned
Federal law requires special counsels to prepare a final report outlining their prosecution decisions and submit it to the attorney general.
Americans Are Not Eating ‘Real Food’—Here’s What You Need to Know: Vani Hari
“Our bodies are not meant to handle these man-made chemicals that have been invented in the last 50 years,” says Vani Hari.
Israel Seeks Economic Rebound as War Takes Toll
The longest war in Israel’s history has hit its economy hard, but analysts find cause for optimism as foreign investment bounces back and high tech hangs on.
13 Trump Appointees Face Confirmation Hearings This Week
The back-to-back hearings are likely to prove the first major test of Trump’s second term in office as Republicans grapple with a slim majority in the Senate.
Chinese Yuan Hits New 16-Month Low as Trump Tariffs Loom
The yuan is tightly controlled by the Chinese Communist Party via though China’s central bank, and analysts predict the currency will continue to fall.
Pence Says He Congratulated Trump on Election Win During Carter Funeral
Pence and Trump reunited at Jimmy Carter’s funeral, exchanging a handshake and brief words for the first time since 2021.
Behind Trump’s Greenland Comment, Years of Concern Over Growing China, Russia Influence
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have warned about rising risks in the Arctic over the last 8 years.
CCP Fears Its Crimes Against Persecuted Spiritual Group May Spell Party’s Doom, Source Says
CCP officials worry the United States will investigate the regime’s crimes of killing for organs in China, primarily using Falun Gong practitioners.
Audiences Worldwide Mesmerized by Shen Yun’s Artistry: Beautiful and Spectacular
Shen Yun Performing Arts invited audiences from Miami, Florida, Torino, Italy, and Sakai, Japan, on a journey through ancient China from before communism.
Germany Charges 3 Who Allegedly Passed Maritime Technology to China
The suspects allegedly obtained information on several critical technologies, including sonar systems, aircraft protection systems, and armored vehicle motors.
Greenland Leader Open to Talks With Trump Over US Interests in Arctic Island
The prime minister of Greenland said he welcomes talks with President-elect Donald Trump over Greenland’s future.
Biden to Deliver Farewell Address From Oval Office on Jan. 15
The final speech will be aired five days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.
The Lawsuits Targeting President-elect Trump
An overview of the status of the main lawsuits that have been lodged against the president-elect in recent years.
CMS Proposes 2.3 Percent Payment Increase for Medicare Advantage Plans
The increase would equate to an additional $21 billion in payments to Medicare Advantage plans during 2026.
Biden Calls Meta’s Decision to End Fact-Checking Program ‘Really Shameful’
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is moving away from third-party fact-checking organizations to a Community Notes user-based fact-checking model.
Day in Photos: Princess of Spain Goes Sailing, Olaf Scholz Elected, French Army Leaves Chad
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs After Trump Threats
Trump has threatened to impose a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Canada unless Ottawa does more to boost border security.
Stocks Sold Off on Friday, Closed Lower for a Second Week on Rising Bond Yields
New data fuels Wall Street’s fear that inflation may be on the rise again.
Actor James Woods Says Miracle Saved His Home From Los Angeles Fire
Woods expressed gratitude for the outpouring of supportive messages while also sympathizing with those who were not as fortunate.
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.
Science, Exploration, and the Start of National Geographic Society
In ‘This Week in History,’ 19th-century Europe erupted with geographic societies, leading America to form its own and history’s most influential one.
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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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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.
Duke Freshman Cooper Flagg Sets ACC Scoring Record, Eyes on NBA Draft
Flagg broke the conference’s freshman scoring record by producing 42 points in a Saturday win over Notre Dame.
Duke Freshman Cooper Flagg Sets ACC Scoring Record, Eyes on NBA Draft
Flagg broke the conference’s freshman scoring record by producing 42 points in a Saturday win over Notre Dame.
Puppy Bowl XXI to Feature 142 Rescue Puppies, Including Mr. Pickles, Julep, and Smoosh
The Animal Planet’s annual Puppy Bowl will air on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9.
Puppy Bowl XXI to Feature 142 Rescue Puppies, Including Mr. Pickles, Julep, and Smoosh
The Animal Planet’s annual Puppy Bowl will air on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9.
5 Easy Exercises to Stave Off Office Chair Posture
Don’t let office chair posture follow you home. Workplace exercises can help get you stronger and stand taller.
5 Easy Exercises to Stave Off Office Chair Posture
Don’t let office chair posture follow you home. Workplace exercises can help get you stronger and stand taller.
When Tea-Drinking Prompted a Military Innovation
The British equipped their tanks with boiling vessels to brew their daily cuppa.
‘Witness’: Remembering the Hiss-Chambers Case
Almost three-quarters of a century later, Whittaker Chambers’s novel is still relevant as a warning against communism.
‘Every Little Thing’: A Profile of a Woman Who Rescues Hummingbirds
This movie about the saving of tiny birds is much more than the sum total of its parts.
Liberation Through Winter Weather: Emily Brontë’s Poem
In ‘To a Wreath of Snow,’ the sight of snow outside a heroine’s prison window sets her soul free.
When Tea-Drinking Prompted a Military Innovation
The British equipped their tanks with boiling vessels to brew their daily cuppa.
Coffee Lover? Review These Ways to Keep It Balanced
Drinking too many cups a day could lead to excess intake of saturated fat, sugar, and calories.
Afar Magazine’s 25 Amazing Travel Destinations for 2025
These places serve as fantastic alternatives to the typical overcrowded spots.
What’s Coming to Florida in 2025: A New Theme Park, Huge Planetarium, and Free Disney Water Parks
There are some promising new attractions and deals coming to Central Florida.
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.
Afar Magazine’s 25 Amazing Travel Destinations for 2025
These places serve as fantastic alternatives to the typical overcrowded spots.
‘This Is What It Means to Be a Man’: Wisdom From Hunter Donnie Vincent
For Donnie Vincent, a lifetime of exploring and hunting has imparted precious lessons about our relationship with nature and each other.
The Movie Studios That Dominated Hollywood During Its Golden Age
The “Big 5” made most of the movies and won most of awards during the early days of cinema.
Theodore Maiman: Creator of the Laser
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a brilliant scientist who refuted the accepted science to discover the long-pursued laser.
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