Inflation Cools to 2.7 Percent in November, Lower Than Expected
Core inflation, which strips out food and energy, also eased considerably to 2.6 percent.
Trump Media to Merge With Nuclear Fusion Company TAE in $6 Billion Deal
The merger aims to create one of the world’s first publicly traded fusion companies and support America’s technology and energy dominance ambitions.
Next Federal Reserve Chairman Will Believe in Lower Interest Rates ‘By a Lot,’ Says Trump
Last week, Trump told The Wall Street Journal that his shortlist for replacing Fed Chairman Jerome Powell was down to Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett.
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Gen. Charles Flynn Was Commander General in the Pacific. Here’s What He Says Will Define This Century.
Gen. Charles Flynn retired as Commander General of the United States Army Pacific last year.
Health Department Cuts Millions of Dollars in Grants for American Academy of Pediatrics
The grants ‘no longer align with the Department’s mission or priorities,’ a spokesperson said.
$1 Billion Collected Since Low-Cost Shipments Loophole Closed, CBP Says
Seizures of ‘unsafe and non-compliant low-value goods’ have jumped 82 percent since the tariff exemption ended, according to the agency.
What Are Forever Chemicals and What Is California Doing About Them?
Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, are added to many products for their nonstick and water resistant properties.
Mexico Making Strides in Sealing Border, but GOP Panelists Say More Progress Needed
Officials in a House hearing praise President Sheinbaum’s efforts to curtail drug smuggling and illegal immigration, but say ‘greater burden-sharing’ is needed.
Senate to Consider 97 Trump Nominees Delayed Mostly by Democrats—What to Know
A recent rules change allows nominees for non-Cabinet-level positions to be approved all at once, giving the president a chance fill dozens of posts.
Energy Department Funded Chinese Defense, Quantum Research, Lawmakers Find
Lawmakers and researchers sound the alarm on the academic loophole that enables the sharing of sensitive research with China.
Taxpayers’ Money Still Flowing to Indicted Fraud Suspect: Minnesota Lawmaker
The head of a fraud-fighting committee suggested that basic safeguards are still lacking at state agencies despite attempts to quell Minnesota’s fraud epidemic.
Federal Judge Won’t Block White House Ballroom Construction
Judge Richard Leon previously indicated he would probably allow work on the project to continue.
Nighttime Bathroom Trips May Be an Early Sign of Heart Diseases
Getting up to pee at night could predict heart problems five years early.
Official Cause of Death for Rob Reiner and Wife Revealed
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on murder charges in the deaths of his parents.
US Government Admits FAA, Army Failures in Washington Air Crash That Killed 67 People
The government stated that the Army helicopter crew ‘negligently failed’ to exercise the required vigilance to ensure separation from the passenger jet.
A Beautiful, Tragic Tale Intertwining the Interaction of Man and Beast
Finnish author Iida Turpeinen’s ‘Beasts of the Sea’ is a moving narrative that celebrates discovery and memorializes the lost.
Decoding Da Vinci, Humanizing Leonardo
In this installment of ‘Profile of the Artist,’ we meet Leonardo da Vinci, the genius and perfectionist.
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Coconut Water Emerges as Potential Aid for Ulcerative Colitis
Research points to the power of potassium, combined with coconut water’s anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, to improve gut health.

Charles Dickens’s Storytelling Is Brought to Life in Chicago
Theater Wit presents Blake Montgomery in a one-man show about the famed author’s public readings of his classic Christmas tale.
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Rob Reiner’s Son Booked for Murder After Director, Wife Found Dead
Nick Reiner is being held without bail.

Trump Says He’s Considering an Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana
The review process was first spearheaded by President Joe Biden in 2022.
US Judge Plans to Block Hundreds of Trump Admin Layoffs
U.S. District Judge Susan Illston also noted she would require the rehiring of about 300 employees at several departments.

Trump Vows to Reduce Home Prices With ‘Aggressive‘ Housing Plans
The president suggested that increased illegal immigration under the previous administration has significantly contributed to rising home prices.

‘Unacceptable’: Optus Admits Process Breakdowns After 000 Outage Linked to Multiple Deaths
A report has found poor communications and a lack of escalation of concerns contributed to emergency call outages.

Jason Kelce Tells Brother Travis to Take His Time Weighing Retirement Decision
The Chiefs will round out their season with games against the Tennessee Titans, the Denver Broncos, and the Las Vegas Raiders.

‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ Star, Gil Gerard, Dies at 82 After Cancer Battle
His wife, Janet Gerard, said the actor died while in hospice care on Dec. 16.

GOP Senator Asks RFK Jr. to Release Records on Child Deaths Linked to COVID Vaccination
Health officials have not made public documents or data supporting their recently disclosed findings.

The Timing Hypothesis That Redeemed HRT
Why the timing of hormone therapy may matter more than age when it comes to protecting your brain, heart, and overall well-being.

Unlocking the Brain’s Resilience: Natural Therapies That May Slow Dementia
TCM massage and a nourishing herbal decoction address and improve three constitutional imbalances of dementia.

Side Effects of 30 Antidepressants Ranked and Compared: Lancet Study
A first-of-its-kind comparison of 30 antidepressants found differences in physical side effects–insights that can help patients and doctors choose treatments.

This Classic Jewish Deli Soup Reminds Me of My Mother
This hearty reinterpretation of my mom’s mushroom barley and flanken soup is chock-full of both pungent dried mushrooms and fresh cremini and shitake mushrooms.

8 Gardening Books
Here are a few gardening books that have good information and are fun to read.

From Therapy, to a Job and Future: A Breakthrough for One Young Autistic Aussie
‘That’s very reassuring for me as a parent, knowing that he’s not just thrown in the deep end and has to learn how to swim,’ said Linda Soussa.

Taking the Kids: The Best Gifts for Your Favorite Travelers
Here are some great travel gift ideas for yourself and your loved ones.




















































































