Trump Says ‘Big Force’ of US Naval Ships Headed Toward Iran
The number of confirmed fatalities in Iran since protests began on Dec. 28 has reached nearly 5,000, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran.
US to Gain ‘Total Access’ to Greenland Without Payment, Trump Says
Under the agreement, the United States would gain access to the Arctic island for an unlimited period of time and at no cost.
US Officially Exits World Health Organization
The Trump administration cuts funding, recalls U.S. officials from the WHO.
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How a Man and His Excavator Helped Rebuild a Hurricane-Devastated Town
Jake Jarvis has been helping the people and businesses in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, ever since Hurricane Helene struck in 2024.
House Passes Spending Package to Fund Government
While the package includes some targeted spending reductions, it largely maintains funding at Fiscal Year 2025 levels.
Putin Meets Witkoff, Kushner in Moscow
The Russian president says he will discuss the Ukraine peace deal with the envoys from Washington, with whom he last met in December.
A New Approach to Alzheimer’s? | Lou Reese
A new biotechnology has shown preliminary promise in the treatment of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
New Rules Imposed After Last Year’s Deadly Midair Collision Will Be Made Permanent
The rules were imposed to increase safety around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after the deadliest plane crash on American soil since 2001.
TikTok Announces Formation of US Majority-Owned Joint Venture to Prevent Ban
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is backed by managing investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. The app’s Beijing-based parent company retains a 19.9 percent stake.
Taiwan Court Sentences Chinese National to 8 Years in Prison for Engaging in CCP’s ‘United Front’ Work
The CCP uses its ‘united front’ strategy to infiltrate political, academic, and business networks in Western countries, advancing its strategic goals.
Trump Withdraws Invitation for Canada’s Carney to Join Peace Board
The notification comes after the two criticized each other’s comments on US–Canada and international relations in public speeches this week.
House Narrowly Rejects Democratic Bid to Limit Military Action in Venezuela
The measure failed in a 215–215 tie after one Republican was forced to rush back to Washington to cast the decisive vote.
Your Gut Bacteria Determine Whether Healthy Foods Actually Help You
Scientists mapped 775 plant nutrients and discovered that the gut bacteria’s ability to convert them varies dramatically from person to person.
Here Are the World Leaders on Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza
Diplomats and heads of state from 19 countries signed onto the Board of Peace charter during the annual World Economic Forum.
Klobuchar Takes Step to Run for Minnesota Governor After Walz Drops Out
Amy Klobuchar filed paperwork creating a fundraising committee, weeks after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he won’t seek reelection in 2026.
Laughter in the Oval Office: Presidents and the Healing Power of a Well-Timed Joke
Faced with crises at home and abroad, presidents found that brevity and wit could lighten the weightiest office in the nation.
NTD’s Painting Competition Highlights Growth, Depth, and Timeless Beauty
The opening ceremony of NTD seventh International Figure Painting Competition demonstrates how beautifully artists have matured through these competitions.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
Simple Meal Plan to Minimize Common IBS Symptoms
For people with IBS and constipation, a low-FODMAP based diet can lesson discomforts such as gas, bloating, and pain.
‘Picturesque America’: Celebrating the Nation’s Natural Treasures
The two-volume set of books celebrates America by visually touring its national treasures and natural wonders.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
FDA Warns of Contamination Concerns in Over-the-Counter Drug Recall
The list of products includes Advil, Bayer, Advil, Tylenol, and more that were distributed by a Minneapolis-based company.
Seeing No Hope for the Future, China’s Youth Are Choosing Failure
The pressures in communist China are taking their toll on a generation.
In Charts: Trump’s First Year by the Numbers
Trump’s policies have influenced everything from economic growth and stock market performance to gas prices and mortgage rates.
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Trump Says US Will Bid to Host World Expo 2035 in Miami
The United States hasn’t hosted a World Expo since the early 1960s. The president sees it as the nation’s ‘next big milestone.’
Czech Police Detain Individual on Suspicion of Spying for China
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said the implications of the espionage case could be ‘far more serious’ than summoning an ambassador.
American Players Probed on Political Stance at Australian Open, Most Decline to Comment
A freelance reporter quizzed multiple U.S. players on their political stance during media conferences at the Australian Open.
Emma Stone Breaks Meryl Streep Record With Historic 2026 Oscar Nominations
The actress received two nominations for ‘Bugonia,’ pushing her career total to seven and becoming the youngest woman in history to reach that milestone.
US-Funded Vaccine Trial in Africa on Hold: Health Minister
Researchers want to analyze the hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau.
What Kind of Cough Do You Have? How to Identify It and Treat It Naturally
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), treating a cough begins with addressing the root cause rather than just alleviating the symptoms.
Nature’s Electrolyte Drink: Why Coconut Water Is So Hydrating
Coconut water matches sports drinks for rehydration, with fewer additives.
Why Do So Many Studies Challenge HHS’s Recommendation Against Acetaminophen?
Studies with findings contradicting the September announcement by the HHS share similar patterns.
The Most Exciting Restaurants Opening Across the US
If there’s one restaurant trend to get excited about, it’s pedigreed chefs reinventing the concept of walk-up counters.
Foam-Backed Carpet Simplifies Installation
When placing foam-backed carpeting over concrete, as in a basement or over a slab, you must first check to be sure no moisture comes through it.
Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.
National Park Staff Are Asking About Citizenship Status. Here’s Why
Visitors who do not have a U.S. government-issued ID will be asked to purchase a nonresident annual pass.
