Kremlin Says Ukraine Tried to Attack Putin’s Residence, Peace Deal Stance Under Review
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine allegedly used 91 drones to target the Russian leader’s residence on Dec. 29.
First 2026 Social Security Payments Being Sent Soon: 4 Things to Know
Recipients will see a 2.8 percent boost, with some getting the adjusted payments on Dec. 31.
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Confessed, Prosecutors Say, as Defense Scrutinizes Case
A new court filing says that Brian Cole Jr. admitted during a post-arrest interview to having built and planted the explosive devices.
Washington Offers 15-Year Security Guarantee to Ukraine as Part of Peace Plan, Zelenskyy Says
Zelenskyy also said he wants the 20-point peace plan under discussion to be approved in a national referendum.
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Top 8 Senate Races to Watch in 2026
Democrats and Republicans are eyeing pivotal Senate races as polling, retirements, and primaries shape the 2026 electoral battlefield.
South Korean Retail Giant Coupang Offers $1.1 Billion Compensation for Data Breach
The breach exposed personal information of Coupang’s 33.7 million customers, all in South Korea.
The Woke Movement Has Peaked. What’s Next? | Andrew Doyle
Doyle is the creator of Titania McGrath, a fictional ultra-woke activist whose X account became hugely popular.
China Stages New Round of Military Drills Encircling Taiwan
Taipei criticized Beijing for what it called ‘irresponsible provocations’ that undermine regional peace and stability.
OpenAI Looking to Hire ‘Head of Preparedness’ to Tackle AI Dangers
The role, based in San Francisco, requires the person to build capability evaluations, establish threat models, and build mitigations.
Sen. Schmitt Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans From China’s Lawfare
Beijing has retaliated against a U.S. court ruling on COVID-19 by suing the senator in a Chinese court.
UK to Offer Paid Military Gap Year for Young People
The program is framed as part of a broader ‘whole of society’ approach to defense.
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.
Vomiting Syndrome Linked to Cannabis Use Increased Sevenfold
The symptoms can be extreme and, at their worst, have been dubbed ’scromiting'–screaming in pain while vomiting.
BofA CEO Calls Economy ‘Pretty Solid’ but Warns Consumer Pullback Is Top Risk for 2026
Bank of America data show spending is up by more than 4 percent, even as sentiment surveys remain subdued.
Trump Says US ‘Knocked Out a Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Drug Boats
The president made the comments in a radio interview with billionaire John Catsimatidis on Dec. 26.
250 Years Ago, Part 10: 1775, the Year Americans Turned on Each Other
The crucial year ended with some gains and losses by the American patriots. These led to the unity of the 13 colonies for the historical events in 1776.
Rum Balls
Rum balls are festive, unfussy, and made for the holidays—great for make-ahead baking, sharing with friends, and enjoying all season long.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Rituals Change Your Brain in Ways Habits Never Will
Science has found that personal or family rituals can turn into gifts of health—here’s how.
Belmont British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a luxury train decorated to make passengers feel like royalty.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
Why Trump Is Taking the Fight to Venezuela’s Doorstep
‘Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest armada ever assembled in the history of South America,’ Trump said.
Junk Food Bans for SNAP Users in Some States Starting 2026: What to Know
More than a third of states will prohibit the purchase of some foods, and states will shoulder more of the program’s administrative cost.
US Dollar Poised for Largest Annual Decline Since 2003
Geopolitics, diversification, and Fed easing contribute to the U.S. dollar’s downward pressures.
Trump to Meet Netanyahu for Talks on Gaza and Regional Security
The meeting follows months of intensive diplomacy in preparation for the next phase of the Gaza cease-fire.
Iranian President Says His Country in ‘Full-Fledged War’ With US, Europe, and Israel
The remarks were made two days before President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Seeks Board Shake-up, Nominates 3 Directors
The move follows leadership change and weak sales as Wilson said the current board lacks creative and product expertise.
Derrick Henry Dominates, CJ Stroud Starts Strong in Saturday’s NFL Games
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry kept his team’s season going, and Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud helped his team make the playoffs.
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.
Public Health Professor Shares Tips for Choosing Safer Cookware
Small changes in what you cook with and eat can add up to meaningful health benefits over time.
Long-Life Humans: What Was Their Secret? | Anthony Chaffee MD
Pro-carnivore-diet doctor points to history’s examples of humans who lived longer and ate mainly meat.
Researchers Successfully Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice: Peer-Reviewed Study
Results challenge the view that Alzheimer’s is ‘intrinsically irreversible,’ the study states.
Pörkölt (Hungarian Stew)
This traditional Hungarian Pörkölt is a rich and flavorful pork stew simmered in a paprika-infused sauce, served over noodles, potatoes, or dumplings.
Why I Keep Binder Clips in Every Room
Binder clips are inexpensive, reusable, nearly indestructible—and far more versatile than the name might imply.
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.
Tahiti’s Highway to Heaven Is a Two-Lane Road
Tahiti is the largest island in French Polynesia, a collection of five archipelagos in the South Pacific Ocean below the equator.
