5 Key Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
Hegseth was the first of roughly a dozen Trump’s appointees slated to go before Senate committees this week.
Why Trump May Be the First Post-Racial President: Bob Woodson and Joshua Mitchell
What does Trump’s victory mean for black America? Will Trump be the first “post-racial” president? And how can America revitalize its ailing communities?
‘Somewhere in Montana’: Liberal Versus Conservative: Who Wins?
The film reminds us that America always intended to be a country where people could agree to disagree, extend each other an olive branch, and find peace.
Beat the Winter Blues With Orange Olive Oil Cookies
Olive oil makes these delicate, fragrant cookies soft and chewy.
John Le Carré’s Son Has Done the Impossible With a New Novel
Nick Harkaway stepped into the shoes of his father and brought his famous protagonist, George Smiley, back in the pages of ‘Karla’s Choice.’
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South Korean President Detained Over Martial Law Declaration
President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested at his residence on Wednesday.
Why Trump May Be the First Post-Racial President: Bob Woodson and Joshua Mitchell
What does Trump’s victory mean for black America? Will Trump be the first “post-racial” president? And how can America revitalize its ailing communities?
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
Bondi, Rubio, Vought, Other Nominees Face Confirmation Hearings: What to Know
China, climate, Project 2025, FISA, and the so-called weaponization of the justice system could all be broached during upcoming hearings.
Death Toll Rises to 25 as California Wildfire Disaster Enters 2nd Week
More than 12,000 structures are presumed destroyed, with high winds expected over the coming days.
Deal Awaits Hamas’s Agreement, Blinken Says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza have gotten further than before.
The Real Story of Shen Yun and Falun Gong—An Interview With Mr. Li Hongzhi
The Falun Gong founder talks about how he guides people in spiritual practice; the early days in China; and his role in Shen Yun.
SEC Sues Elon Musk for Delayed Disclosure of Twitter Purchase
The SEC has sued Elon Musk, alleging he failed to disclose a major Twitter stock purchase within the required timeframe.
Day in Photos: A Rocket on a Roof in Israel, Hearings on the Secretary of Defense, and Rescuing Illegal Miners
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
CCP’s Coercion Against Shen Yun Is Back in Spotlight as Show Performs in Former Soviet-Occupied Country
Latvia is the latest country to face the CCP’s diplomatic pressure as it hosts the New York-based classical Chinese dance company in January.
US Bans Imports From 37 Chinese Companies Over Uyghur Forced Labor
The list includes Chinese textile giant Huafu Fashion, its subsidiaries, and solar and mining companies that manufacture products or mine minerals in Xinjiang.
New Texas Republican Speaker Wins Gavel With Majority of Support From Democrats
Forty-nine Democrats joined 36 Republicans to elect Rep. Dustin Burrows to what is the third most powerful position in the state government.
CCP Fears Its Crimes Against Persecuted Spiritual Group May Spell Party’s Doom, Source Says
CCP officials worry the United States will investigate the regime’s crimes of killing for organs in China, primarily using Falun Gong practitioners.
Grow This Yellow Flower at Home to Soothe Aches and Pains
When used topically, arnica oil can help reduce inflammation while easing some types of acute and chronic pain.
House Passes Bill Banning Men From Women’s Sports
The bill amends Title IX legislation to exclude biological men from competing in women’s sports for organizations that receive federal funding.
IRS Unveils Stricter Rules for 2025 Tax Season to Combat Fraudulent Claims, Scams
The IRS has rolled out stricter regulations for the 2025 tax season to crack down on scams and fraudulent claims.
Biden to Remove Cuba From State-Sponsored Terror List
Requested by U.S. allies, the move is part of a deal for Cuba to release anti-communist protesters imprisoned in the country.
US Finalizes Ban on Cars With Chinese, Russian Tech
The import and sale of connected vehicles will be banned from US roads if they contain software or hardware linked to China or Russia.
USDA Find Insects and Slime at Boar’s Head Plants: Inspection Records
Inspectors reported unsanitary practices across three plants. Records from a plant in Holland, Michigan, do not show similar problems.
FBI, DOJ Delete Chinese Malware From Thousands of US Computers in Court-Authorized Operation
According to court documents, a CCP-linked hacking group used PlugX to infiltrate and control targeted computers, stealing information from infected systems.
Ex Libris: Emily Dickinson
In this latest chapter in our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books and authors who helped shape one of the world’s great poets, the Belle of Amherst
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Cutting the Budget
In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
Of Cars and Kids
Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
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How the ‘Bridge That Couldn’t Be Built’ Was Built
In ‘This Week in History,’ the citizens of San Francisco chose to build the impossible bridge and rely on a brilliant designer to lead the way.
Spurs’ Chris Paul, Victor Wembanyama Give Gift to Sons of Lakers Coach JJ Redick
San Antonio Spurs stars Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama offered a kind gesture to the sons of Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Redick on Monday.
Spurs’ Chris Paul, Victor Wembanyama Give Gift to Sons of Lakers Coach JJ Redick
San Antonio Spurs stars Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama offered a kind gesture to the sons of Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Redick on Monday.
TV Presenter Katie Piper Reveals Decision to Get ‘Artificial Eye’ Nearly 17 Years After Acid Attack
The 41-year-old was left partially blind after surviving an acid attack in March 2008.
TV Presenter Katie Piper Reveals Decision to Get ‘Artificial Eye’ Nearly 17 Years After Acid Attack
The 41-year-old was left partially blind after surviving an acid attack in March 2008.
Elderberry Juice May Improve Metabolism, Gut Health: Small Clinical Trial
A Washington State University study shows promising but early results for elderberry’s effect on blood sugar and fat metabolism.
Elderberry Juice May Improve Metabolism, Gut Health: Small Clinical Trial
A Washington State University study shows promising but early results for elderberry’s effect on blood sugar and fat metabolism.
‘Late Spring’: A Tale of Sacrifice, Transition, and Family
Director Yasujiro Ozu has influenced generations of filmmakers in scenes of the family and homelife.
‘Ivanhoe’: An Anglo-American Adventure Film
Post-World War II Britain sorely needed the values and direction given by this film adaptation of Walter Scott’s novel.
‘Hangman’s Knot’: Beyond the War
The Civil War is over in this intriguing Western, but Confederates battle external threats and their fractured unity.
Titian’s ‘Ecce Homo’ Asks Viewers to Weigh Their Faith
Venetian painter Titian composed one of the earliest Italian Renaissance paintings of ‘Ecce Homo’ (‘Behold the Man’).
‘Late Spring’: A Tale of Sacrifice, Transition, and Family
Director Yasujiro Ozu has influenced generations of filmmakers in scenes of the family and homelife.
L.A. Fires
Compared to homes and other financial loss, losing a collection of wine to the fire seems insignificant.
Off the Beaten Track: Exploring the Unsung Wonders of the World
Geladas, Narwhals, and fresh cocoa straight from the plantations.
Afar Magazine’s 25 Amazing Travel Destinations for 2025
These places serve as fantastic alternatives to the typical overcrowded spots.
When It Comes to Arriving on Time, These Are the Best (and Worst) Airlines
When choosing a airline to fly with, timeliness should be put into consideration.
Off the Beaten Track: Exploring the Unsung Wonders of the World
Geladas, Narwhals, and fresh cocoa straight from the plantations.
What ‘Nourishing Traditions’ Author Sally Fallon Morell Really Eats in a Day
The president of the Weston A. Price Foundation shares ancestral advice for the modern kitchen, for real, whole nourishment.
Daniel in the Lion’s Den: Daniel Webster, the Senate, and Two Speeches
The great political orator stirred emotions through his vivid, patriotic speeches. These drew mixed reactions from his U.S. Senate colleagues.
Science, Exploration, and the Start of National Geographic Society
In ‘This Week in History,’ 19th-century Europe erupted with geographic societies, leading America to form its own and history’s most influential one.
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