Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral to Be Held on Jan. 9
The Joint Task Force of the National Capital Region will conduct the state funeral, which lasts seven to 10 days.
Mattias Desmet and Aaron Kheriaty: Understanding the Age of Loneliness
America is facing an epidemic of loneliness as bad for people’s health as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, says U.S. surgeon general.
Epoch Times 2024 Top 10 Best Movies of the Year
These top movies of 2024 also received both positive critical and audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
‘Book and Dagger’: How Academia Helped Win WWII
The most unlikely of characters were tapped to serve the Allied cause, as portrayed in Elyse Graham book.
Rembrandt’s Five Senses
Rembrandt’s first painting series, “The Senses,” showcase early experimentation in color and shadow.
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Jimmy Carter Dies at 100
‘A Life of Meaning and Purpose’: Biden Remembers Jimmy Carter
‘What Jimmy Carter is an example of is simple decency, and I think that’s what the rest of the world looks to America for,’ the president said.
Encode Joins Musk in Fight Against OpenAI’s For-Profit Transition
‘The public has a profound interest in having that technology controlled by a public charity legally bound to prioritize safety,’ the brief says.
Increased Drone Sightings Highlight New Risks, Aviation Experts Say
The affordability and modification capabilities of common drones have ‘democratized terrorism,’ one security expert said.
US Announces Additional $5.9 Billion in Ukraine Military, Budget Support
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said direct budget support is vital for maintaining critical functions within Ukraine’s government during the winter months.
Trump Renews Calls for Congress to Extend Debt Ceiling Before He Assumes Office
Democrats have already voted to oppose a suspension of the debt ceiling, although they might support abolishing the debt ceiling altogether.
Retired United States Army Colonel Praises Shen Yun
Retired U.S. Army colonel Phil Waldron watched Shen Yun Performing Arts at The Long Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 29.
How Shen Yun Was Born to Expose Persecution in China, Revive Traditional Culture
The New York-based performing arts group showcases China as it existed before communism.
Trump Endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker
The president-elect’s support provides a boost to the embattled incumbent.
A Plug in the Pipeline: Keystone XL Revival Tempered by Tariff Talk
Canada disavows its U.S. dependence while Trump applies trade leverage in affirming that to the victor goes the oils.
US Trade Deficit Rises to More Than $100 Billion
Countries with which the United States has the largest trade deficit are China, Mexico, Vietnam, Ireland, and Germany.
Appeals Court Affirms Verdict Finding Trump Liable for Sexual Abuse
A New York jury ordered Trump to pay columnist E. Jean Carroll $5 million in damages.
Wall Street Braces for a More Cautious Federal Reserve in 2025
While investors panicked by the outlook, what does this mean for mortgages and savings accounts?
Suspected Chinese Spy Is Fiancé of California Councilwoman
A recently sentenced Chinese agent called the councilwoman a ‘new political star’ in a draft report to Chinese officials.
South Korean Authorities Seek Arrest of Suspended President Over Martial Law
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s lawyer argued that the warrant request was ‘invalid’ and that an ‘incumbent president cannot be prosecuted for abuse of power.’
What’s Ahead for the Health Care Industry in 2025?
The industry will be at the crossroads of several trends: demographics, proposed Medicare changes, staffing constraints, AI, and deregulation.
New Year, New Rules: Here Are the California Laws Coming in January
The new laws bring major changes to areas ranging from wages and education to housing and artificial intelligence.
South Korea Orders Emergency Safety Inspection After Plane Crash Kills 179
The crash was South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster since 1997, when 228 people died when a Korean Airlines plane crashed in Guam.
Day in Photos: Jimmy Carter Dies at 100, Plane Crash in South Korea, and Unrest in Valencia
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Jimmy Carter, 39th President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies at 100
Carter is remembered for advancing diplomacy, ratifying the Panama Canal treaties, and presiding during a period of economic instability.
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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
Aaron Rodgers Sets a Dubious NFL Record in New York Jets’ Loss to Buffalo Bills
‘Yeah, I got Tom in that,’ Rodgers said after the game in passing a record formerly held by Tom Brady.
Aaron Rodgers Sets a Dubious NFL Record in New York Jets’ Loss to Buffalo Bills
‘Yeah, I got Tom in that,’ Rodgers said after the game in passing a record formerly held by Tom Brady.
Courage: The Risks You Take Shape Who You Become
Discover why courage isn’t about fearlessness—it’s about taking meaningful action despite fear.
Courage: The Risks You Take Shape Who You Become
Discover why courage isn’t about fearlessness—it’s about taking meaningful action despite fear.
Laughter is the Best Medicine: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘Curing a Cold’
Mark Twain’s comic tale about his trying to getting over a cold is sure to get you laughing.
‘Go Back’: A Search for Justice
This South Korean film explores child abuse and the failure of the system meant to protect children.
The Wills’s House: A Gettysburg’s Home With Historic Significance
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit a Gettysburg home that hosted President Lincoln before his address to a sorrowful nation.
John Howard Payne: America’s First European Star
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet America’s first actor to take the European stage and also become a prominent playwright.
Laughter is the Best Medicine: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘Curing a Cold’
Mark Twain’s comic tale about his trying to getting over a cold is sure to get you laughing.
Hearty Lentil Soup
The best lentil soup recipe you’ll find—smoky, hearty, and packed with bacon and vegetables for delicious flavor.
Taking the Kids: Best 2024 Travel Memories
Look back at all the wonderful moments we experienced during travel this year.
These US National Park Experiences Are Magical for Winter Visitors
Four places that may inspire you to plan a trip this season.
Taking the Kids: Best 2024 Travel Memories
Look back at all the wonderful moments we experienced during travel this year.
How Refusing a President’s Order Led to a Historic Treaty
In ‘This Week in History,’ Texas became a state and provoked a war with Mexico, which resulted in a diplomat single-handedly negotiating a peace treaty.
‘Generals in Bronze’ Documents Up-close Civil War History
A sculptor becomes a confidante for soldiers during the artistic process.
Alison Krauss & Union Station Announce the ‘Arcadia Tour’
Alison Krauss & Union Station will kick-start 2025 with a new album and tour dates.
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