In-Depth
In Texas, a 400-Acre Muslim Development Sparks Controversy
Lawsuits and investigations have followed a development that is self-described as the ‘epicenter of Islam in America.’
FEMA Grants $250 Million to Track Drones During World Cup
The funding for 11 states comes as terrorists and hostile foreign actors have ‘intensified their use of this technology’ in recent years, DHS says.
US Instructs Its Western-Nation Embassies to Report on Abuses Due to Mass Immigration
Europe hosted 94 million migrants last year, while North America hosted 61 million.
2 African Nations Bar Americans Following US Travel Ban on Them
Mali and Burkina Faso were recently added to a long list of African and other nations whose nationals are banned from entering the United States.
In-Depth
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.
Korea Zinc Trims Share Issuance to Fund US Smelter to $1.94 Billion
The company reaffirmed funding for its Clarksville, Tennessee facility.
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.
SNAP Bans on Soda, Candy in 5 States to Begin on Jan. 1
The new restrictions are designed to promote healthier choices in federal food aid.
How Saudi Arabia and the UAE Went From Alliance to Open Friction
The two regional heavyweights were once closely aligned but now seem to be on divergent tracks, amid their respective backing for rival groups in the Yemen war.
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.
‘Cautious Optimism’ Ushers In New Year in Oklahoma City
‘Everybody has good and bad times. I’m very optimistic about 2026 because I want world peace. Of course, who doesn’t?’ one resident said.
Trump Issues First Vetoes of Second Presidential Term
The vetoes included funding for a water project in eastern Colorado that passed Congress unanimously.
How to Actually Achieve Your Goals This Year
Advice from a guy in the arena.
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.
Somali Americans Face Audits for Potential Immigration Fraud
Gaining citizenship via fraud is grounds for denaturalization, said a federal official amid investigations into scams in Minnesota.
Poetry to Light up New Year’s Eve
Four eminent poets show how to enjoy and embrace the new year.
Tune in Today: Waltzing Away From Stalin
Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich wrote ‘Waltz No. 2’ after Stalin’s death. It exhibits a lightness not heard from the composer during Stalin’s reign.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi

The Butler’s Secrets: 5 Industrious Activities to Keep Your Muscles and Joints in Service
Butlers have busy days, and the things they do help keep them in shape. These exercises replicate their activities, and pack surprising health benefits.

Why Little Girls (Rightly) Love Cinderella
Long before it included glass slippers and fairy godmothers, ‘Cinderella’ told a tale of courage, justice, and grace.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
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.

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.
Over-the-Counter Medicines, Other Items Recalled Over Feces Contamination: FDA
Cold and flu medications, dietary supplements, pet food, cosmetics, medical devices, and foods are subject to the recall.
Respiratory Illness Levels High for First Time This Virus Season: CDC
The season typically runs from the fall through the winter.

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.

Weekly Jobless Claims Fall Below 200,000 Again as Layoffs Remain Low
‘The job market is undergoing a transformation,’ said chief economist Jeffrey Roach.

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.

Faith, the Brain, and the Forgotten Dimension of Health
Why spiritual health shapes human behavior, resilience, and survival.

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.

This Easy Lasagna Is What Comfort Food Dreams Are Made Of
This lasagna is about as low-lift as you can get while still achieving cheesy, crowd-pleasing results.

America’s ‘Missing Middle’ and the Struggle for Affordable Housing
San Francisco is among many U.S. cities that have become especially tough on those who want to stay.

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.





















































































