Congress Passes Revised Funding Plan, Averting Government Shutdown
The bill heads to Biden’s desk. It includes $110 billion in disaster aid, $30 billion in farm aid, and extends the farm bill for one year.
New Bill Aims to Teach Kids Dangers of Communism | Live With Josh
Children in the United States could start learning about the dangers of communism.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Long-Lost Christmas Poem
A discovery of Tolkien’s poem brought to light a lovely Christmas meditation. Unlike most of Tolkien’s works, it’s explicitly Christian.
3 Books About Male Friendship
Stories about villains, heroes, friends, and fathers and sons, offer food for thought.
‘O Pioneers!’ Demonstrates That Love Can Abide Despite Loneliness
In Willa Cather’s novel, heroine Alexandra Bergson’s life might seem tragic, but she lives it with calm resignation and abundant love.
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Kari Lake Shares Her Vision for Voice of America
Noting VOA’s Cold War mission to fight communism, she said she'd like a investigative unit dedicated to probing the CCP and Beijing’s transnational corruption.
Trump Nominates CatholicVote President Brian Burch for Ambassador to The Vatican
‘Brian loves his Church and the United States,’ Trump said on Truth Social. ‘He will make us all proud.’
IRS Sending $2.4 Billion in Payments to 1 Million Taxpayers Who Missed Out on Stimulus Checks
The IRS is sending automatic payments to taxpayers who missed claiming the pandemic-era recovery rebate credit.
US Military Bases, Sensitive Sites Targeted by Drones for Years
‘Those that are over our military sites are adversarial and most likely are coming from the People’s Republic of China,’ Rep. Michael McCaul said.
Germany’s Economic Woes Spark Debate Over Debt Brake Policy
The country hit hard by the loss of affordable Russian gas, historic car plant closures, and fierce competition from cheap Chinese electric vehicles.
Senate Passes $195 Billion Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits for Government Employees
The bill eliminates two provisions that prevented public sector employees from receiving full Social Security benefits, which their unions strongly opposed.
Opinion: CCP's Cultural Genocide Aimed at Falun Gong, Shen Yun: Part 1
Xi convened a secret meeting in 2022 to develop a new strategy to more effectively target Falun Gong worldwide.
South Korea Should Sanction Chinese Nationals Involved in Forced Organ Harvesting: David Matas
‘Prohibiting [South] Korean complicity is entirely within the control of Korea,’ said the renowned international human rights lawyer.
Elon Musk Says He Plans to Fund Moderate Democratic Primary Challengers
The tech mogul has pledged to fund moderate Democrats in primary races to oust incumbents he considers to be too extreme.
Geopolitics 2025, Trump 2.0, and a New Era of India–China Relations
China is pushing for peace on the Indian border as Beijing preps for a more intense U.S.–China competition under the new Trump presidency.
Israel Settler Controversies Reignite in Rapidly Shifting Middle East
Israel’s victories in the war have some Israelis thinking about settling in newly occupied lands.
Sebastian Gorka: How the Trump Admin Will Tackle Terrorism and National Security Threats
Gorka will serve as Trump’s deputy assistant and senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council.
Giving a Nod to Balance: 6 Challenging Exercises to Enhance Balance
Avoiding falls are a challenge as we grow older and the sensory system inside our inner ears grows weaker. These exercises help us stay upright and balanced.
Day in Photos: Taiwanese Parliament Brawl, Missile Strike in Ukraine, and Macron in Mayotte
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs If It Doesn’t Buy More American Oil and Gas
The president-elect is pressuring the European Union to buy more U.S. energy, threatening to impose tariffs over the trade imbalance.
At Least 2 Dead, 60 Injured in Germany After Car Plows Into Christmas Market
City and state officials have described the incident as an attack.
Biden Withdraws Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
President Joe Biden has made multiple attempts to forgive student loan debt during his administration.
Malaysia Announces New Search of Missing Airlines Flight MH370
‘Our responsibility and obligation and commitment is to the next of kin,’ the country’s transport minister says.
US Sanctions Entities Involved in Iranian Oil Trade Over Terrorism, Human Rights Violations
The Treasury Department says Iran maintains a ’shadow fleet' in its oil trade to fund illicit activities.
5 Expert-Recommended Solutions to Restore America’s Health and Trust
Panel of health experts and policymakers propose comprehensive reforms to address America’s growing health care crisis and rebuild public trust.
Here’s How to Make Award-Winning Chili, According to Chili Cook-Off World Champions
These seasoned cook-off winners stress the right timing, restraint, and above all, balance.
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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
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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
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Tiger Woods Admits Losing Half-Round of Golf to 15-Year-Old Son
Fortunately for the elder Woods, the two won’t be going head-to-head, but rather teaming up at this weekend’s PNC Championship
Tiger Woods Admits Losing Half-Round of Golf to 15-Year-Old Son
Fortunately for the elder Woods, the two won’t be going head-to-head, but rather teaming up at this weekend’s PNC Championship
‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff Actress Danielle Vasinova on COVID-19 Battle: ‘I Died for 3 Minutes’
The actress said she was misdiagnosed before the height of the pandemic in 2019 and went into organ failure.
‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff Actress Danielle Vasinova on COVID-19 Battle: ‘I Died for 3 Minutes’
The actress said she was misdiagnosed before the height of the pandemic in 2019 and went into organ failure.
Managing Diverticulitis: A Comprehensive Approach
A combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine offers a more expansive way of treating diverticulitis.
Managing Diverticulitis: A Comprehensive Approach
A combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine offers a more expansive way of treating diverticulitis.
Gander, Newfoundland Welcomed Thousands in the Aftermath of 9/11
In this installment of ‘Forgotten History Matters,’ we learn about a small Canadian town that took in people stranded when their flights were diverted.
Setting King Arthur’s Life to Music
From opera to orchestra, these inspired musical works feature the life and loves of Camelot’s legendary king.
The Home of Sarah Orne Jewett in South Berwick, Maine
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a 1770s home with cheery color schemes and patterns throughout.
Gander, Newfoundland Welcomed Thousands in the Aftermath of 9/11
In this installment of ‘Forgotten History Matters,’ we learn about a small Canadian town that took in people stranded when their flights were diverted.
Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Our fun and festive Peppermint Sandwich cookies have a creamy peppermint frosting between two chocolate cookies, then rolled in crushed candy canes.
Taking the Kids: And Checking out Holiday Lights Before They Are Gone
While kids are home for Christmas break, take them to see the lights around America.
The Effervescent Joy of Dog Sledding
It’s hard to imagine a jollier scenario (barring Santa’s own globe-trotting tour) than taking to the trails with high-spirited Alaskan sled dogs.
How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America
The season wouldn’t be the same without Shiny Brite glass bulbs.
Taking the Kids: And Checking out Holiday Lights Before They Are Gone
While kids are home for Christmas break, take them to see the lights around America.
The Dreams of Children: Christmas During the Great Depression
Some children were happy just to have food for Christmas. Others dreamt about items illustrated in the Sears & Roebuck Christmas catalog.
Three Versions of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’
The somber show tune performed by Judy Garland morphed into a transcending holiday hit.
Ex Libris: The Wright Brothers
In this latest installment in our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at a library and a book that impacted the two men who would give wings to the world.
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