Trump–Kennedy Center to Close for 2 Years for Renovations, Trump Announces
The reconstruction will ‘turn it into a World Class Bastion of Arts, Music, and Entertainment,’ the president says.
CCP’s First Official Response to Purges Reveals Lack of Confidence in Military Capabilities: Analysts
Xi’s purge has created a vacuum in the PLA’s top leadership and significantly weakened its capabilities and his own control of the military, analysts said.
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Producer Marc Beckman on ‘Melania,' a Historic Film That Captures a First Lady
Senior adviser to First Lady Melania Trump explains how the film ‘Melania’ documents a process never revealed before: preparing for the inauguration.
Gold Falls Below $4,600
The decline in gold prices could lead to fresh demand, with $6,000 as the next potential target, according to a commodities expert.
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Chinese ‘Hospital Ship’ Touring Latin America Suspected to Have Military Objectives
The ship is touring at the same time that the United States is increasing its influence in the region to curb Beijing and other adversaries.
House Speaker Says He Has Votes to End Government Shutdown This Week
The Senate easily passed a spending package on Jan. 30, but the House of Representatives is currently out of town.
5-Year-Old Liam Ramos and Father Released From ICE Custody After Court Order
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) said that the two returned to their home in Minnesota on Sunday morning.
America in Photos: Snowstorm in Washington, Melania Documentary Launch, and Protests in Minneapolis
Notable moments from the past week in America.
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.
Noodling Around: 5 Clever Exercises You Can Perform With a Pool Noodle
Who knew that the humble pool noodle could serve double duty as an exercise device? You will after you’ve tried these easy but effective pool noodle exercises.
Wells Fargo Follows JPMorgan in Cutting Ties With Shareholder Proxy Advisers
Conservatives have alleged political bias in how proxy agents advise fund managers to vote their shares.
Common ADHD Drug Linked to Obesity Risks
Experts say benefits likely outweigh the risks.
‘Melania’ Opens With Strong Weekend at Box Office
The first lady’s documentary grossed $7 million in its opening weekend, achieving the strongest debut for a nonfiction film in a decade.
New Arizona Port of Entry Highlights Major Border Security Construction Projects
Officials say that when complete, the new Douglas Commercial Port-of-Entry in southern Arizona will improve border security and traffic flow.
Scientists Confirming Ancient Revelations of a Musical Divine Order
Pythagoras and Johannes Kepler found patterns and repetitions in seemingly random events.
‘King of Song’: The Northern Mockingbird
Nature’s suburban showman has an extensive musical repertoire.
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How to Protect Yourself When Illness Leaves You Unable to Speak
Without a health care proxy, hospitals follow defaults, not your wishes.

Male Friendship in an Epidemic of Isolation
Once anchored in shared work and activities, male friendships have eroded over the past three decades.
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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.

Jury Finds Doctors Liable for Malpractice in Gender Surgery Lawsuit
A jury awarded $2 million in damages to a 22-year-old woman who underwent breast removal surgery as a teenager.
Government Enters Partial Shutdown After Senate Passes Amended Funding
Despite the Senate’s passage of a bill to fund the government on Jan. 30, the House won’t return to vote on the measure until Monday.
Trump Says US Starting to Talk With Cuba Following Cuts to Oil Deliveries
Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez had previously said that he would not negotiate with Trump.

Australian Conservative Leader Outpolls Prime Minister in Popularity
It’s the latest in a string of polls showing Hanson’s steady rise since the May federal election.

New Zealand Negotiating Critical Minerals Deal With the US
A claim before the Waitangi Tribunal covering the country’s petroleum, natural gas and minerals could impede a deal with the US.

Biggest NBA All-Star Game Snubs: Kawhi Leonard, Alperen Sengun Among Notables Left Out
The 14 reserves for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game were revealed on Sunday, and the LA Clippers, who will host the game at Intuit Dome, will have no All-Stars.

Service Dogs Provide Families With ‘Peace of Mind’
Based in southwest Ohio, 4 Paws for Ability raises service dogs to pair as partners for special needs children.

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.

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.

Cauliflower ‘Steaks’ Are Tender on the Inside and Crispy on the Outside
If eating more veggies is a new year’s goal, I succeeded brilliantly with this dish—and you can, too.

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.



















































































