2024 Newsmakers of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
From politics and innovation to sports and global leadership, these individuals were chosen by The Epoch Times’ readers as the most influential figures of 2024.
‘Hänsel und Gretel’: An Unlikely Christmas Story
Learn how one mother’s quest to soften the original fairy tale helped transform it into one of today’s beloved operas.
Texas Sculptor Recalls Decades-Long Journey to Success
Award-winning sculptor Craig Campobella discusses his beginnings, the importance of honest criticism, and why he chooses to create certain pieces.
‘A Complete Unknown’: A Guaranteed Timothée Chalamet Oscar
Chalamet’s bravura turn as Bob Dylan transcends mimicry and captures the essence of the rock star’s prickly but brilliant talent. It’s a channeling performance.
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Top Moments When Sports Collided With Politics in 2024
Sports stars endorse presidential campaigns and federal policies stir controversy.
Biden Signs 50 Bills Into Law, Bald Eagle Is Formally US National Bird
Measure confirming Haliaeetus leucocephalus as nation’s symbol was among 50 bills Biden signed into law on his last Christmas Eve in the Oval Office.
How Milei’s Radical Reforms Turned Argentina’s Economy Around
Milei cut 10 government agencies, fired 34,000 public employees, and cut spending by 30 percent—and the Trump transition team is taking notice.
Top Judiciary Official Says President’s Veto of JUDGES Act Is Disappointing
Judge Robert Conrad Jr. said extra judgeships are needed under the weight of increasing caseloads.
Artist Cited in New York Times Attack Articles on Shen Yun Sets Record Straight
The former Shen Yun artist says the reporters appeared set on a negative story and omitted information, giving a skewed perspective of the company.
Shen Yun’s Beauty Touches Your Soul and Informs Your Humanity, Says Company CEO
Laurian Cuffy, founder and CEO of Cultural Vibe and Media, attended Shen Yun’s matinee performance at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on Dec. 24.
More Than 5,000 US Flights Delayed, 200 Canceled on Christmas Eve
Close to 8 million individuals are expected to travel by air between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1.
The Good Bacteria You Can Catch at Christmas
No need to candy-coat this research—the fun-loving people you hang out with for Christmas may improve your health.
Trump Vows to Expand Death Penalty After Biden Commutes 37 Federal Death Row Sentences
The Biden administration has prioritized a shift away from the death penalty in favor of life sentences without parole.
State Lawmakers Say Drastic Change Needed to Make College Affordable, Worthwhile
Colleges need to focus more on career preparation and be transparent about charges, operating costs, and the marketability of programs, said the task force.
Christmas at the Grand Canyon a Spiritual Experience for the Faithful
Hundreds experience the special meaning of the holiday at annual candlelight service.
Hong Kong Government Faces International Criticism After New Bounties for 6 Activists
‘We call on the Hong Kong government to stop using its national security laws to silence dissent,’ said Gregory May, U.S. consul general in Hong Kong.
DOGE to Take on Pentagon’s $895.2 Billion Budget
The efforts will likely face considerable political pushback in Washington, policy experts told The Epoch Times.
FDA Approves First Generic of Daily GLP-1 Diabetes Injection
The medication, a lower-cost alternative to the brand-name drug Victoza, aims to improve blood sugar control when used alongside diet and exercise.
Bald Eagle Formally Recognized as US National Bird
The legislation, signed by President Joe Biden, highlights the bald eagle’s longstanding significance in American culture.
HHS Ends Push for Expanded Contraception Access, Keeps Trump-Era Employer Opt-Outs
The Biden administration has canceled proposed changes to the Obamacare birth control mandate, keeping in place broad Trump-era exemptions for employers.
Biden Signs Law Stripping Convicted Lawmakers of Taxpayer-Funded Pensions
President Joe Biden has signed a bill cutting pensions for members of Congress convicted of public corruption felonies.
Day in Photos: Christmas Eve Around the World, Registration in Syria, and Hot Air Balloons in Nepal
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Denmark Boosts Greenland’s Military Defense Capacity After Trump’s Remarks
Denmark is increasing Greenland’s defense spending amid growing Arctic tensions, following the president-elect’s renewed push to acquire it.
A Nebraska Town Played Host to 6 Million GIs During WWII
The North Platte residents were wonder-workers of a railroad town, bringing comfort and cheer to young men on their way to war. It started on Christmas night.
Epoch Readers’ Stories
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?
Inspired Stories
Empower the World with Your Story: Share Love, Inspiration, and Hope with Millions
Packers Get Update on Injured WR Christian Watson
The Green Bay Packers lost wide receiver Christian Watson to injury during Monday’s win, but he could be back on the field soon.
Packers Get Update on Injured WR Christian Watson
The Green Bay Packers lost wide receiver Christian Watson to injury during Monday’s win, but he could be back on the field soon.
8-Year-Old Author Shares a Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Forgiveness
‘Mario and the Squirrel Named Jimmy’ debuted on Dec. 6. Its author is the son of talk show host Craig Tubiolo-Syracusa.
8-Year-Old Author Shares a Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Forgiveness
‘Mario and the Squirrel Named Jimmy’ debuted on Dec. 6. Its author is the son of talk show host Craig Tubiolo-Syracusa.
The Adventures of ‘Smith of Wootton Major’
Tolkien’s story, although not about Christmas, celebrates the magical essence of life that sometimes only children can see.
‘Maria’: Angelina Jolie Deserves an Oscar, the Film Less so
While the film’s a blatant Oscar bid, it’s likely there’s no other actress who could have played the lead role better than Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie.
Reginald Fessenden: Father of Voice Radio
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a brilliant Canadian who moves to America to become a pioneer in wireless telegraphy.
‘Scrooge: A Christmas Carol’: Podcast Offered to Prison Ministry
G3 Prison Ministries will offer the podcast to inmates and their families to celebrate the Christmas season.
The Adventures of ‘Smith of Wootton Major’
Tolkien’s story, although not about Christmas, celebrates the magical essence of life that sometimes only children can see.
I Want to Make ‘Melting Sweet Potatoes’ for Dinner Every Night
Enjoy mouthwatering sweet potatoes that have a creamy, decadent center.
A Preview of Some Stunning Hotels and Resorts Opening in 2025
These new and upcoming hotels are all over the world.
Myscha Theriault: Geocaching Is the Free Vacation Activity That’s Hiding in Plain Sight
Geocaching is just about the most affordable way to enhance any travel outing.
History Off the Beaten Track: Women’s Compassion in War
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit Gettysburg and learn about the women who stepped up during the harrowing battle there.
250 Years Ago, Part 2: The First Continental Congress and the Suffolk Resolves
Colonial America’s trek to freedom was paved with disagreements, but, at the end, the Laws of Nature prevailed on the road to the Revolutionary War.
Nathaniel Palmer: The Accidental Polar Explorer
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet the son of a shipbuilder who becomes a sealer and ends up making two major polar discoveries.
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