Senate Passes $900 Billion Defense Bill, Sending It to Trump’s Desk
The Senate approved the bill in a bipartisan 77–20 vote.
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Dan Bongino to Resign as FBI Deputy Director
Bongino announced he will leave the FBI in January.
4 Republicans Join Democrats to Force House Vote on 3-Year Obamacare Subsidy Extension
The House is poised to vote on a health care reform bill that does not include an extension of the expiring premium tax credits.
In-Depth
Gen. Flynn Was Pacific Commander for 10 Years. Here’s What He Says Will Define This Century.
Gen. Charles Flynn retired as Commander General of the United States Army Pacific last year.
Trump Pays Respect to 2 National Guardsmen Killed in Syria
The soldiers, members of the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, were ambushed by a lone ISIS terrorist, according to U.S. Central Command.
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Affects Americans’ Taxes, Benefits, Payments
The legislation extends 2017 tax cuts and rewrites rules for health care, food assistance, and student loans.
What Americans Aren’t Told About Psychiatric Medications | Robert Whitaker
U.S. spending on treating mental disorders has risen substantially over the past decades.
Day in Photos: Farmers’ Protests, Launch of Galileo Satellites, and Anti-Drone Weapon
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
GOP Senator Asks RFK Jr. to Release Records on Child Deaths Linked to COVID Vaccination
Health officials have not made public documents or data supporting their recently disclosed findings.
How Trump’s China Pivot Turned Taiwan Into a US Strategic Priority: Miles Yu
Yu says Washington’s post-2017 security shift reframed Taiwan’s defense as a matter of American self-interest.
The Power of a Pause: When to Get a Second Medical Opinion and How to Do It
Eighty-eight percent of patients get a different diagnosis after seeking a second opinion.
Overturned Somali Fraud Verdict Could Help Reveal ‘Roadmap’ for Reforms: Minnesota Lawmaker
A new state senator is probing a controversial case that he said could reveal how to better prevent, detect, and prosecute fraudsters.
Microplastics Found in Human Bones May Accelerate Aging and Weaken Skeleton
As fractures rise 32 percent by 2050, scientists warn microplastics may be the culprit.
Senate Passes Aviation Safety Bill Aiming to Prevent Further Midair Collisions
The legislation passed by unanimous consent, bypassing a formal vote with no senators standing to oppose it.
Senate Confirms Isaacman as NASA Administrator
His confirmation comes with significant bipartisan support.
Charles Dickens’s Storytelling Is Brought to Life in Chicago
Theater Wit presents Blake Montgomery in a one-man show about the famed author’s public readings of his classic Christmas tale.
Lest We Forget: The Four Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester
When the Dorchester was torpedoed in World War II, four men from different faiths became a symbol of courage and unity.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Rheumatoid Arthritis: When the Immune System Attacks Your Joints–Symptoms to Watch For
Rheumatoid arthritis is a major contributor to disability among older adults.
How NORAD Helps to Track Down Santa Every Christmas
On one very special night each year, all eyes are on the sky—especially those at the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Rob Reiner’s Son Booked for Murder After Director, Wife Found Dead
Nick Reiner is being held without bail.
Death Toll Rises to 15 in Terrorist Attack Targeting Jewish Festival in Sydney
Police have said they believe that a father-son duo was behind the shooting.
Trump Says He’s Considering an Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana
The review process was first spearheaded by President Joe Biden in 2022.
Hegseth to Revamp Chaplain Corps, Scrap Spiritual Guide Offering ‘New Age Notions’
The secretary of War said he wants chaplains to be ’moral anchors for our fighting force‘ rather than ’emotional support officers.’
Congress Asked to Break Up $40 Billion Pay-to-Play Youth Sports Industry
What was once a public good is now a massive profit extraction machine, a witness told a House committee.
Europe Must Be Responsible for Its Own Security, Says EU Chief
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union has committed to 800 billion euros ($940 billion) in defense investment until 2030.
Executives at Bankrupt Subprime Auto Lender Tricolor Charged With Fraud
Founder Daniel Chu and Chief Operating Officer David Goodgame were indicted in federal court in Manhattan for multiple financial schemes that started in 2018.
Sports Business Baron A.G. Spalding Inspires in New Biography
Baseball Hall of Famer Albert Spalding played, managed, and co-owned a team, but changed the game forever with his sporting goods manufacturing company.
The Oscars to Leave ABC, Move Exclusively to YouTube Starting in 2029
Available free worldwide on YouTube, the broadcasts will include closed captioning and audio tracks in multiple languages.
Why CDC Stopped Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccination for Most Newborns
Most pregnant women test negative for hepatitis B.
The Timing Hypothesis That Redeemed HRT
Why the timing of hormone therapy may matter more than age when it comes to protecting your brain, heart, and overall well-being.
How Grief Can Affect Your Lungs
In traditional Chinese medicine, the lungs govern both respiration and emotion, thus they can be injured by excessive grief.
Stanford Study Pinpoints Cause of Vaccine-Linked Myocarditis and a Possible Fix
New research uncovers the immune reactions behind rare heart inflammation cases following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination.
This Classic Jewish Deli Soup Reminds Me of My Mother
This hearty reinterpretation of my mom’s mushroom barley and flanken soup is chock-full of both pungent dried mushrooms and fresh cremini and shitake mushrooms.
8 Gardening Books
Here are a few gardening books that have good information and are fun to read.
From Therapy, to a Job and Future: A Breakthrough for One Young Autistic Aussie
‘That’s very reassuring for me as a parent, knowing that he’s not just thrown in the deep end and has to learn how to swim,’ said Linda Soussa.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Celebrating Christmas in Germany
Bavaria and Tirol—two traditional regions of Germany and Austria—are rich in Christmas traditions.
