HHS Pauses Funding for Child Care in Minnesota as Fraud Allegations Grow
The Trump administration has ‘turned off the money spigot’ as it uncovers alleged fraud, HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill said.
Americans Will Drop Everything (and Anything) to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Let Times Square keep its big boring ball. Innovators nationwide have more distinctive ideas about what should fly and fall in saying farewell to 2025.
US Citizens of Somali Origin Face Audits for Potential Immigration Fraud
Gaining citizenship via fraud is grounds for denaturalization, said a federal official amid investigations into scams in Minnesota.
Appeals Court Allows Planned Parenthood Funding Block
Several states had argued that the funding ban was unconstitutional.
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Trump Is Global Newsmaker of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
Trump was selected from a shortlist of 10 global and domestic leaders who dominated the news this year.
Democrat Wins Iowa State Senate Special Election, Blocking GOP From Reclaiming Supermajority
Democrat Renee Hardman’s victory prevents state Senate Republicans from reclaiming a supermajority they lost in August.
Chloe Cole Breaks Down Major HHS Shift on Gender Medicine—and Why It Matters
At age 15, Chloe Cole underwent a double mastectomy. Now, she’s one of America’s most prominent advocates against ‘gender-affirming’ care for minors.
Zelenskyy Discusses Establishing US Military Presence in Ukraine With Trump
The Ukrainian president said in a WhatsApp message to media that a U.S. military presence in the country would be a major factor in a U.S. security guarantee.
Judge Releases Details Surrounding DOJ’s Decision to Prosecute Abrego Garcia
The Justice Department denied acting vindictively and said the decision to prosecute was ‘based on the facts, evidence, and established DOJ practice.’
China Fires 27 Rockets Into Taiwan’s Waters in 2nd Day of Military Drills
The Chinese regime said the military drills encircling Taiwan were a response to a recent U.S. arms sale to the island.
Disney to Pay $10 Million to Resolve Children’s Privacy Claims
The settlement resolves allegations that Disney collected data on children and used that information for targeted advertising through its YouTube channels.
Day in Photos: Farmers’ Protest in Poland, Preparing New Year’s Fireworks, and Newborn Elephant Calf
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Many Adults Can’t Hear Their Smoke Detectors. Here’s What Works
Standard smoke detectors aren’t the best option for waking those with hearing loss, but alternatives can be hard to come by.
Judge Blocks White House’s Attempt to Defund Consumer Watchdog Agency
Republicans have long criticized the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for what they say are politicized tactics targeting financial institutions.
Los Angeles Judge Blocks Release of Autopsy Report on Reiner Deaths
The court order seals photos, reports, and other information from the public as detectives continue to investigate the case.
Why Little Girls (Rightly) Love Cinderella
Long before it included glass slippers and fairy godmothers, ‘Cinderella’ told a tale of courage, justice, and grace.
Read to Your Heart’s Content: The 10 Best Novels of 2025
This year had an abundance of fiction to keep you busy well into next year.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Goodbye, Microwave–3 Superior Ways to Reheat Leftovers
Research shows that steaming, air-frying, and open-flame cooking preserve food quality better than microwaves.
A New Year’s to Remember: Jan. 1, 1776
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, the dawn of 1776 offers a powerful reminder of American resilience.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Top 8 Senate Races to Watch in 2026
Democrats and Republicans are eyeing pivotal Senate races as polling, retirements, and primaries shape the 2026 electoral battlefield.
Vomiting Syndrome Linked to Cannabis Use Increased Sevenfold
The symptoms can be extreme and, at their worst, have been dubbed “scromiting,” or screaming in pain while vomiting.
US Forces Took Out Drug Boat Facility as Part of Anti-Drug Campaign: Trump
The strike on a staging facility for drug boats along the Venezuelan shore is an escalation in the U.S. campaign in the Caribbean.
US Lifts Sanctions on Former CFO of Russia’s Sberbank
The Treasury Department said the executive has demonstrated she no longer poses a threat as it pertains to Russia.
Protests Flare Across Iran as Currency Plummets
The Iranian government has acknowledged the protests, and the head of the country’s central bank has resigned.
Sam Darnold, Keenan Allen Among Those With Contract Incentives in Play for NFL Week 18
Darnold, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback, has four different $500,000 bonuses he could reach in Week 18, totaling an extra $2 million payday.
New York Registers Record Number of Flu Cases
The number of people hospitalized due to flu has jumped by 63 percent on a weekly basis.
Public Health Professor Shares Tips for Choosing Safer Cookware
Small changes in how you cook with and what you eat can add up to meaningful health benefits over time.
Shift Immune Cells From Attack to Brain-Defense Mode | David Perlmutter MD
The neurologist focuses on ‘upstream’ causes of Alzheimer’s and steps to be taken decades before to avoid the condition.
Researchers Successfully Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice: Peer-Reviewed Study
Results challenge the view that Alzheimer’s is ‘intrinsically irreversible,’ the study states.
Rum Balls
Rum balls are festive, unfussy, and made for the holidays—great for make-ahead baking, sharing with friends, and enjoying all season long.
Why I Keep Binder Clips in Every Room
Binder clips are inexpensive, reusable, nearly indestructible, and far more versatile than the name might imply.
The Singer Betting Big on Artistic Freedom Over Ideology and Taxpayer-Backed Grants
Henry Pinder’s newly established Brisbane Lyric Opera (BLO) is a daring venture in a sector struggling to stay afloat.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
As Edinburgh grew, it spilled downhill along the sloping ridge that became the Royal Mile.
