Trump’s Deal to Avert Government Shutdown Hits Snags as Senators Block Quick Vote
The delay came despite a bipartisan deal that split off Homeland Security funding to avert a shutdown ahead of a Jan. 30 deadline.
China’s Military Shake-Up Signals Escalating Power Struggle Around Xi Jinping: Analysts
The sudden purge of senior generals has raised concerns among analysts about factional conflict and weakening command authority within the nation’s army.
White House, Democrats Reach Deal to Fund the Government
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office says Democrats will back short-term Department of Homeland Security funding as negotiations continue.
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Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as New Federal Reserve Chair
Warsh was one of Trump’s top picks for Fed chair during his first term, before he chose Jerome Powell.
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Ignored Orders and Growing Resistance in Chinese Military After Purge of Top Generals
Insiders say the widespread internal resistance and command dysfunction are a rejection of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s authority.
Trump to Name New Federal Reserve Chair on Friday
BlackRock executive Rick Rieder has risen to the top of prediction markets.
As Millions Recover From Winter Storms, Scam Warnings Intensify
Officials say confusion about repairs, power restoration and relief programs can create opportunities for fraud.
House Republicans to Introduce Voting Reform Bill With Voter ID, Proof of Citizenship Rules
The Make Elections Great Again Act would also require states to use auditable paper ballots.
Companies Pledge to Boost Newborns’ $1,000 Trump Accounts
A single $1,000 deposit into a baby’s Trump Account could potentially grow to half a million dollars by the time the child reaches retirement age.
The False Promise of Antidepressants | Dr. Joanna Moncrieff
Dr. Moncrieff is a British psychiatrist and author of ’Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth.’
Rubio Rejects Residence Privileges for Iranian Officials in the US
More than 6,000 people have died in protests against the Iranian regime.
Microsoft Loses $357 Billion in Market Value in Worst Drop Since 2020
The tech giant’s shares plunged 10 percent after earnings report showed slower Azure growth and heavy AI spending.
Stiff Colon Tissue Linked to Rising Cancer Cases in Young Adults
Colon cancer cases in people under 50 have surged.
Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ in Washington
The documentary film, ‘Melania,’ debuted at the Trump-Kennedy Center ahead of its global theatrical release on Jan. 30.
Trump Sues IRS, Treasury Department for $10 Billion Over Alleged Tax Return Leaks
President Donald Trump filed the lawsuit in his personal capacity, alongside his two eldest sons.
‘Going No Contact’: How Can We Counter the Trend of Family Estrangement?
Family estrangement is becoming more common, but it carries long-term emotional costs for everyone involved.
The Great British Caravaggio: Joseph Wright of Derby
Wright of Derby’s enlightening candlelight paintings are featured at London’s National Gallery.
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Why Your Brain Overreacts to Fear—and How to Fix It
Gradual exposure to fear can rewire your brain and reduce anxiety.
Turnabout: The Hero Who Thought Himself a Failure
In this installment of “When Character Counted,” a general saved American and Filipino troops from massacre at great cost to himself.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
DOJ Announces Denaturalization of Child Sex Offender
Revocation of naturalization can occur only in federal courts through a civil proceeding or as a result of a criminal conviction.
Another East Coast Storm Brewing After Widespread Power Outages
A ‘blast of arctic air’ is expected from the Plains states across the eastern half of the United States this weekend, the National Weather Service says.
Trump Says Minneapolis Mayor is ‘Playing With Fire’ in Rejecting Immigration Enforcement
Trump and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain in disagreement over immigration enforcement despite border czar Tom Homan’s mediation efforts.
US Eases Some Venezuela Oil Sanctions
The Venezuelan National Assembly earlier reversed decades of socialist policies.
Trump Admin Sues Woman for $941,000 for Failing to Self-Deport
The federal government revived a policy that imposes fines on those ordered deported who fail to leave.
Trump Threatens 50 Percent Tariffs, Decertification of Canadian Aircraft Over Canada Not Certifying Gulfstream Models
Trump says that Canada has not yet certified Gulfstream Aerospace’s 500, 600, 700, and 800 models.
iTunes Appears to Reverse Ban on Chart Topping Song Linked to One Nation Film
Holly Valance’s track is a reworking of her early 2000s piece, ‘Kiss Kiss.’
Patrick Kane Becomes the All-Time Leading American Point Scorer in NHL History
Kane, 37, recorded his 1,375th point to surpass Mike Modano’s mark, which had stood since 2011
R&B Singer Ray J Says He Won’t Live Much Longer: ‘My Heart’s Only Beating Like 25 Percent’
Ray J was hospitalized in Las Vegas this month for a severe case of pneumonia with intense chest pains.
EPA Announces Plan to Assess Safety of Adding Fluoride to Water
Officials acted on a directive from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
Stay Healthy With Food and Exercise During Cold Winter Months
Exposure to cold can weaken the body’s vital warming energy, making it more susceptible to illness.
8 Things to Know About Herbs Before Using Them
Expert herbalists reveal what everyone should know about plant medicine.
Daily AI Use Linked to Higher Depression
Experts say the connection between AI use and depression may reflect how—and why—people use AI, not just how often.
A Cheesy Soup Trick
This soup takes inspiration from an Italian minestrone soup, with a tomato-based stock and a wedge of a hard cheese rind.
Add a Decorative Lattice Arbor
Determining the size of the arbor is your first and most important step in building one.
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.
Taking the Kids: Snaring the Best Cruise Deals of the Year
During Wave Season, “the cruise lines really roll out the perks to help sweeten the deals and encourage booking.
