Deadly Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Los Angeles
5 people have died, and over 130,000 are now under evacuation orders, as forecasts predict more high winds.
Meta Ending Fact-Checking Censorship System | Live With Josh
CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to bring free expression back to his online platforms.
Green but Not-so-Mean: ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Grinch’
The overplaying of the anti-hero in today’s films deserves reconsideration.
‘Home, Sweet Home’: America’s First Hit Song
The gentle tune and wistful lyrics served as comforting reminder of peace for soldiers during the Civil War.
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.
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Los Angeles Fires Push Crews to Limits as Critics Blame Government Policy
Some local critics have pointed to the council’s $17.6 million fire department budget cut—initially proposed at $23 million by the mayor—as a major concern.
Senators Introduce ‘Lock the Clock’ Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
Lawmakers have revived efforts to make daylight saving time permanent, clashing with sleep experts who advocate for standard time for improved health.
Supreme Court to Consider Whether to Take Up 3 Second Amendment Cases
Cases set for Jan. 10 conference for possible inclusion in the High Court’s docket cover state bans on certain rifles and magazines, injunctions on gun laws.
Biden Cancels Trip to Italy to Focus on Wildfires
President Joe Biden was set to depart on a three-day trip to Rome and the Vatican but will instead focus on response efforts in California.
Trump Says He‘ll Accept Multiple ’Reconciliation' Bills to Enact His Agenda
The debate over the number of reconciliation bills, the vehicles for Trump’s agenda, in the 119th Congress has been ongoing.
Lawmakers Propose Amendment to Congressional Term Limits
Under the proposal by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ralph Norman, House members would be ineligible to run after their third term, senators after their second.
Shein Representative Declines to Address China Cotton Questions at UK Hearing
Liam Byrne, chair of the Business and Trade Committee, said the lawyer’s reluctance to answer questions ‘bordered on contempt of the committee.’
The Grooming Gangs of the United Kingdom: An Explainer
Critics accuse politicians of enabling abuse by ignoring or downplaying gangs of Pakistani men who groomed, assaulted, and raped white girls across England.
Strong Winds, Deadly Fires Devastate Southern California
More than 100,000 people are under evacuation orders as wildfires affect heavily populated communities in Los Angeles County.
Schumer Accuses Republicans of Undermining Norms in Trump Nominee Confirmations
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republicans are undermining transparency and accountability by rushing the confirmation process.
Video Producer ‘Blown Away’ by Shen Yun
Andrew Blankenship, filmmaker and video content producer, had no idea what to expect when he entered the Gallo Center for the Arts.
Support for Laken Riley Act Grows Among Senate Democrats
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego says he will co-sponsor the bill.
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.
Day in Photos: Fires Near Los Angeles, New Archaeological Discoveries in Egypt, Migrant Gave Birth in a Boat
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Man With Machete Arrested at US Capitol During Jimmy Carter Public Visitations
Officers noticed the machete as the man’s bag was being scanned through an X-ray machine.
CDC Says 140 People Sickened in 2 Cruise Outbreaks
Agency officials said norovirus cases increased in recent days across the United States.
7 Takeaways From Biden’s USA Today Interview
Biden said he believes he could have beaten Republican Donald Trump in a head-to-head race.
IRS Reminds Taxpayers of 2024 Final Quarter Estimated Tax Payment Due Date
Taxpayers who planned to file returns on Jan. 9 can now get a one-day extension and file the next day.
Blinken Responds to Trump, Says US Won’t Take Over Greenland
Trump has said that the United States should control the Danish island territory because of national security concerns.
Florida Grand Jury Investigating COVID-19 Vaccines Finds Problems, but No Crimes
Some actions that Pfizer and Moderna took should probably not be legal, the grand jury said.
The Best of International Realist Art
The winners of the 17th International ARC Salon Competition are in.
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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.
UCLA Head Coach Mick Cronin Says Team ‘Soft’ After Loss
UCLA took it on the chin in a top-25 blowout loss to Michigan on July 7.
UCLA Head Coach Mick Cronin Says Team ‘Soft’ After Loss
UCLA took it on the chin in a top-25 blowout loss to Michigan on July 7.
Zach Braff Reveals He ‘Foster Failed’ and Adopted Rescue Pit Bull
The former ‘Scrubs’ star adopted a dog he had been fostering for more than a month.
Zach Braff Reveals He ‘Foster Failed’ and Adopted Rescue Pit Bull
The former ‘Scrubs’ star adopted a dog he had been fostering for more than a month.
Higher Fluoride Levels Linked to Lower IQ Scores in Children, New Review Finds
New research has identified 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter as a key threshold for child development safety concerns.
Higher Fluoride Levels Linked to Lower IQ Scores in Children, New Review Finds
New research has identified 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter as a key threshold for child development safety concerns.
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.
Dirty Shirts, Nuns, Pirates, and Old Hickory: The Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson brought together a motley crew to fight the Battle of New Orleans, a battle that helped shape America’s self-image.
Abraham Lincoln, the Wrestler
His grappling prowess intimidated his opponents and earned their respect.
Henry Mancini: Composer Extraordinaire of Film and TV Scores
One hundred years after his birth, the son of an immigrant steel worker endows American culture with a legacy of songs.
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.
The Best Way to Reheat Lasagna so It Never Dries Out
Individual slices or a whole lasagna will need to be reheated differently.
When It Comes to Arriving on Time, These Are the Best (And Worst) Airlines
When choosing a airline to fly with, timeliness should be put into consideration.
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.
When It Comes to Arriving on Time, These Are the Best (And Worst) Airlines
When choosing a airline to fly with, timeliness should be put into consideration.
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.
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.
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.
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