Democrat Wins Texas Special Election, Eroding GOP’s Slim House Majority
The seat had been vacant since March 2025.
China’s Military Went on ‘Near-War’ Alert After Ouster of Top General, Insiders Say
Insiders say elevated internal security measures were used after the removal of Zhang Youxia, showing fears of regime instability rather than external conflict.
How Easy Is it to Open a Daycare in Minnesota?
Aspiring child care providers can apply for a license for a small fee in the Twin Cities even though the Trump administration froze federal funds to Minnesota.
US Envoy Arrives in Venezuela to Resume Diplomatic Mission After 7-Year Interruption
The U.S. envoy’s visit comes nearly a month after Trump ordered a military operation to capture wanted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
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Why Public Schools Have More Staff, Fewer Students
Only 17 percent of the 200,000 new staff positions added in the past 10 years were teachers.
New Secretary-General Needs to Reform UN, an Organization in Crisis, Experts Say
‘The only real hope for the U.N. would be for an outsider to come in and reform it,’ one expert said.
Gout: Crystallized Urate Accumulates in the Joint–6 Natural Approaches to Relieve It
Now affecting an estimated 1 in 25 American adults, the condition is on the rise, driven in part by the obesity epidemic.
NASA Still Training Astronaut Candidates for International Space Station
The 24th class of astronaut candidates will graduate in 2027. The space station is set to be retired in 2030.
How Xi Jinping Broke All the CCP’s Rules | Heng He
Five of the seven members of China’s Central Military Commission have now effectively been purged or removed.
Trump Says Federal Authorities Won’t Respond to Protests in Democrat-Led Cities Unless Asked
The president’s instruction comes after federal authorities shot and killed two protesters during recent immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota.
Day in Photos: Special Forces Training, Police Protests, and Dog Show in New York
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
East Coast Faces New Round of Winter Storms, Snowfall
This intense winter weather comes as communities along the East Coast are still digging out from under a layer of snow and ice from the week prior.
The Medicine We Left Behind
Modern medicine saves more lives than ever. So why do patients feel less cared for?
More Than 1 Million AI Bots Have Joined a New AI-Only Social Network
The AI bots are posting complaints about humans, with some even showing recognition that they know they are being observed.
As China Claims No Cases of Nipah Virus, It Readies Test Kits and Potential Drug
As infections reported this week in India have the world on high alert, China says it has testing kits ready and a potential drug treatment.
‘King of Song’: The Northern Mockingbird
Nature’s suburban showman has an extensive musical repertoire.
Leo Tolstoy’s Daily Routine
Tolstoy’s early attempts at rigid self-discipline settled into daily rhythms that supported the creation of his greatest literary works.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
ADHD Medications May Not Improve Attention, Study Suggests
Study of nearly 6,000 children shows Ritalin and Adderall activate the brain’s reward centers rather than attention networks, challenging long-held beliefs.
Tackling Difficult and Daunting Tasks: 5 Tips to Get Started
Practical, psychology-backed strategies make overwhelming jobs feel smaller, lighter, and possible to achieve.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Minnesota Agreed to Greater Cooperation, Paving Way for Reduction of Federal Agents: Homan
‘We are not surrendering our mission at all, we’re just doing [it] smarter,’ Homan said.
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.
Appeals Court Says DHS Order to End Protections for Venezuelans in US Was Illegal
The judges for the Ninth Circuit, in a 3–0 order, ruled that the program has ‘procedural safeguards’ in place.
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Federal Judge Declines to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
The decision came after border czar Tom Homan signaled a drawdown of agents in the city if local authorities cooperate with federal authorities.
Retailer Drops Author for Comments Condemning Grief for Bondi Terror Attack
Controversial author Matt Chun’s books will no longer be available on the shelves of one of Australia’s biggest retailers.
Former Falcons Star Matt Ryan Posts Message About New GM Ian Cunningham
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback-turned-president of football operations Matt Ryan has high hopes for new general manager Ian Cunningham.
Texas Governor Issues Disaster Declaration Over Spread of Parasitic Screwworm
The New World screwworm isn’t yet present in the United States or Texas, officials say.
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.
A Meal Plan for Easing Alzheimer’s Disease
Diet, combined with other other elements of a healthy lifestyle, can support healthier brain aging and help reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Social Media Fasting for a Week Reduces Depression by 25 Percent
The most depressed young adults saw the biggest gains from a social media break.
Blended Red Wines
Blended red wines, as a category, range all over the place both in terms of style and quality, and prices can vary from very reasonable to outrageous.
Ask the Builder: Bring Back Vocational Schools
It’s time to bang the gong and let young students know that being a plumber, electrician, carpenter, painter, etc., is both fulfilling and respectable.
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.
