World Economic Forum Opens With Record Leader Turnout as Trump Set to Attend Davos
World leaders head to Davos, Switzerland, for high-stakes talks as AI investment fuels optimism but geopolitical tensions darken the mood.
Spanish Train Crash Kills at Least 39
The high-speed train was traveling from Málaga to Madrid when it derailed near Córdoba and struck a second train.
Trump Says NYSE Expansion in Dallas Is ‘Bad Thing’ for New York, ‘Big Test’ for Mamdani
‘I can’t believe they would let this happen,’ Trump said.
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Seeing No Hope for the Future, China’s Youth Are Choosing Failure
The pressures in communist China are taking their toll on a generation.
Iran Protest Death Toll Nears 4,000, Human Rights Group Says
Unrest has gripped the Islamic Republic for weeks, resulting in a harsh clampdown from the regime in Tehran.
John Carpay: It’s Time to Defund Universities That Censor Speech on Campus
Since the 1990s, the cancer of censorship has been tolerated and coddled by university officials across Canada.
Several Countries Confirm Receiving US Invite to Join Gaza Board of Peace
Trump said in his letters to the countries that the board would seek to ‘solidify peace in the Middle East.’
Dr. Mehmet Oz: Up to $4 Billion in Health Care Fraud in California
‘Minnesota … is dwarfed by what I saw in California, which is whole-scale cultural malfeasance around health care,’ Dr. Oz says.
Supreme Court to Decide Whether ‘Geofence’ Warrants May Be Used in Criminal Trials
A divided federal appeals panel found that because the petitioner voluntarily allowed location tracking on his cellphone, the Fourth Amendment did not apply.
Why People Feel the Economy Is Bad, When Data Show Improvement
The data don’t capture the pain experienced by a large segment of society, experts say.
Texans Report Surge in Mystery Seeds Mailed From China
State officials worry that seeds arriving in the mail could be invasive plant species or carry pests and diseases that threaten native crops or livestock.
The Quiet Spread of AI-Generated ‘Brainrot’ Across Social Media
Some videos are explicitly made to mimic reality, while others use artificial intelligence in more absurd ways.
DOJ Launches Probe After Anti-ICE Protesters Disrupt Church Service in Minnesota
Footage circulating on social media shows protesters inside Cities Church in St. Paul during a Sunday service.
The Health Benefits of Tree Hugging
What science says about forest bathing and stress relief.
Housing Emerges as Top Issue in Purple Nevada’s Gubernatorial Election
Gov. Joe Lombardo dismisses Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford’s initiatives as ‘copied’ from his plan, which he says is lowering costs for renters, homebuyers.
America in Photos: Greenland Disagreements, Machado Visits the Capitol, and US–Japan Talks
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Nature and Evil in Virgil’s ‘Eclogues’
Far from an homage to idyllic landscapes, the pastoral poem reminds readers that peace isn’t a given, but an ideal to establish and maintain.
This Ritz Cracker Hack Is So Good
These Ritz treats are so delicious. Buttery, chocolaty, and caramelly—yum.
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Nature’s Electrolyte Drink: Why Coconut Water Is So Hydrating
Coconut water matches sports drinks for rehydration with fewer additives.
Fordyce Bathhouse: The Grand Promenade’s Architectural Standout
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Renaissance Revival bathhouse in Arkansas’s Bathhouse Row.
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FBI Announces $100,000 Reward After Government Vehicles Broken Into in Minneapolis
At least one arrest was made in the case, although officials say there will be more.
Dr. Oz Says Minnesota Fraud Coverup Reaches ‘Highest Levels’ of State Government
The Trump administration said it would freeze child care funds in Minnesota unless officials there provide more data about the programs.
Witkoff Recalls Trump’s Emotional Reaction When Freed Israeli Hostages Visited Oval Office
Witkoff said that phase two of Trump’s peace plan has started, which involves the complete demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza.
Largest Semiconductor Facility in US Breaks Ground
America’s share of global chip manufacturing capacity has declined ’sharply' over the past decades, down from 37 percent in 1990 to 10 percent in 2022.
IRS Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Troops Is Tax-Free
The dividend was announced last month by President Donald Trump, who said it would be sent to 1.45 million service members before Christmas 2025.
British Navy Unveils Full-Sized Autonomous Helicopter
Proteus will enable British forces to find, track, and, if necessary, take action against adversaries across vast areas of the ocean, the navy said.
Slovak Prime Minister Meets With Trump in Florida for Nuclear Plant Deal
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said the new U.S. reactor could be operational by 2040.
Eugenio Suarez’s Bat Has No Shortage of Interest Among MLB Free Agents
Free Agent third baseman Eugenio Suarez has pop in his bat. In 2025, Suarez produced an .824 OPS, 49 home runs, and 118 RBIs.
‘Shrinking’ Star Ted McGinley’s Greatest Lesson: Enjoy the Journey
It took 40-something years for the veteran actor to land the role of a lifetime; he’s not complaining.
US Incurs Up to $1 Billion in Costs Annually From Lyme Disease: Study
Nearly half a million Lyme disease cases are diagnosed and treated annually in the country.
Habitual Harm: 5 Exercises to Ease the Damage We Unintentionally Cause Our Bodies
Habitual movements and stances can negatively affect our health and posture. These exercises can have you standing tall and strong.
How to Make No-Bake Energy Bites for Busy, Healthier Days
Nuts, seeds, and fruit come together to create a snack that nourishes your heart, digestion, and immune system.
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated
A new test will be covered by insurance starting January 2027.
Warm Hands, Warm Heart, and a $2 DIY Rice Pack
Just plain rice, a scrap of cotton, and five minutes. It’s warmth you can make yourself for about $2.
A Birthday Party for Every Special Child
Through their nonprofit, Shari Bailey and Michael Nash are helping caretakers throw memorable birthday parties for children with special needs and disabilities.
Enjoy the World From the Water
The diverse choice of activities available to passengers aboard an oceangoing cruise ship might surprise you.
