DOGE to Take on Pentagon’s $895.2 Billion Budget
The efforts will likely face considerable political pushback in Washington, policy experts told The Epoch Times.
Mina Kim Explains the Political Turmoil in South Korea
South Korea is currently in political turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and suspended from his duties over a martial law attempt.
Texas Sculptor Recalls Decades-Long Journey to Success
Award-winning sculptor Craig Campobella discusses his beginnings, the importance of honest criticism, and why he chooses to create certain pieces.
‘A Complete Unknown’: A Guaranteed Timothée Chalamet Oscar
Chalamet’s bravura turn as Bob Dylan transcends mimicry and captures the essence of the rock star’s prickly but brilliant talent. It’s a channeling performance.
Christmas: Offering Hope Even Within the Mundane World
The holiday is bound up with hope for a better future, and hope allows us to thrive.
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2024 Newsmakers of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
From politics and innovation to sports and global leadership, these individuals were chosen by The Epoch Times’ readers as the most influential figures of 2024.
Hong Kong Government Faces International Criticism After New Bounties for 6 Activists
‘We call on the Hong Kong government to stop using its national security laws to silence dissent,’ said Gregory May, U.S. consul general in Hong Kong.
How Milei’s Radical Reforms Turned Argentina’s Economy Around
Milei cut 10 government agencies, fired 34,000 public employees, and cut spending by 30 percent—and the Trump transition team is taking notice.
Shen Yun’s Beauty Touches Your Soul and Informs Your Humanity, Says Company CEO
Laurian Cuffy, founder and CEO of Cultural Vibe and Media, attended Shen Yun’s matinee performance at the Atlanta Symphony Hall on Dec. 24.
FDA Approves First Generic of Daily GLP-1 Diabetes Injection
The medication, a lower-cost alternative to the brand-name drug Victoza, aims to improve blood sugar control when used alongside diet and exercise.
Artist Cited in New York Times Attack Articles on Shen Yun Sets Record Straight
The former Shen Yun artist says the reporters appeared set on a negative story and omitted information, giving a skewed perspective of the company.
Bald Eagle Formally Recognized as US National Bird
The legislation, signed by President Joe Biden, highlights the bald eagle’s longstanding significance in American culture.
Trump Vows to Expand Death Penalty After Biden Commutes 37 Federal Death Row Sentences
The Biden administration has prioritized a shift away from the death penalty in favor of life sentences without parole.
HHS Ends Push for Expanded Contraception Access, Keeps Trump-Era Employer Opt-Outs
The Biden administration has canceled proposed changes to the Obamacare birth control mandate, keeping in place broad Trump-era exemptions for employers.
Biden Signs Law Stripping Convicted Lawmakers of Taxpayer-Funded Pensions
President Joe Biden has signed a bill cutting pensions for members of Congress convicted of public corruption felonies.
Day in Photos: Christmas Eve Around the World, Registration in Syria, and Hot Air Balloons in Nepal
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Denmark Boosts Greenland’s Military Defense Capacity After Trump’s Remarks
Denmark is increasing Greenland’s defense spending amid growing Arctic tensions, following the president-elect’s renewed push to acquire it.
The Real St. Nicholas and the Origin of ‘Santa Claus’
He was bishop of Myra, noted for his generosity to the poor.
Banking Industry Groups File Lawsuit Over Federal Reserve Bank ‘Stress Test’ Policies
Banks and business organizations are suing the Federal Reserve over alleged secrecy in developing policy for capital requirement assessments.
Biden Vetoes Bill Seeking to Create 66 New Judge Positions
The new positions would have addressed the ‘judicial backlog’ facing the nation, a lawmaker said.
Biden Signs $895 Billion Defense Authorization Bill Into Law
The president signed the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act despite objections over some provisions in the bill.
Nippon Steel’s Proposed $15 Billion Acquisition of US Steel Referred to Biden
President Joe Biden must now decide the fate of Nippon Steel of Japan’s purchase of U.S. Steel during his final days in office.
American Airlines Resumes Flights After Nationwide Ground Halt
Unspecified technical issues were given as the reason for not lifting off.
‘Hänsel und Gretel’: An Unlikely Christmas Story
Learn how one mother’s quest to soften the original fairy tale helped transform it into one of today’s beloved operas.
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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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Packers Get Update on Injured WR Christian Watson
The Green Bay Packers lost wide receiver Christian Watson to injury during Monday’s win, but he could be back on the field soon.
Packers Get Update on Injured WR Christian Watson
The Green Bay Packers lost wide receiver Christian Watson to injury during Monday’s win, but he could be back on the field soon.
8-Year-Old Author Shares a Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Forgiveness
‘Mario and the Squirrel Named Jimmy’ debuted on Dec. 6. Its author is the son of talk show host Craig Tubiolo-Syracusa.
8-Year-Old Author Shares a Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Forgiveness
‘Mario and the Squirrel Named Jimmy’ debuted on Dec. 6. Its author is the son of talk show host Craig Tubiolo-Syracusa.
1-Minute Eye Care Routine to Improve Dry Eye and Cataracts
Try these quick and easy exercises to relieve symptoms of dry eye and cataracts and improve blood circulation in the eyes.
1-Minute Eye Care Routine to Improve Dry Eye and Cataracts
Try these quick and easy exercises to relieve symptoms of dry eye and cataracts and improve blood circulation in the eyes.
The Adventures of ‘Smith of Wootton Major’
Tolkien’s story, although not about Christmas, celebrates the magical essence of life that sometimes only children can see.
‘Maria’: Angelina Jolie Deserves an Oscar, the Film Less so
While the film’s a blatant Oscar bid, it’s likely there’s no other actress who could have played the lead role better than Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie.
Reginald Fessenden: Father of Voice Radio
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a brilliant Canadian who moves to America to become a pioneer in wireless telegraphy.
‘Scrooge: A Christmas Carol’: Podcast Offered to Prison Ministry
G3 Prison Ministries will offer the podcast to inmates and their families to celebrate the Christmas season.
The Adventures of ‘Smith of Wootton Major’
Tolkien’s story, although not about Christmas, celebrates the magical essence of life that sometimes only children can see.
A Preview of Some Stunning Hotels and Resorts Opening in 2025
These new and upcoming hotels are all over the world.
Myscha Theriault: Geocaching Is the Free Vacation Activity That’s Hiding in Plain Sight
Geocaching is just about the most affordable way to enhance any travel outing.
History Off the Beaten Track: Women’s Compassion in War
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit Gettysburg and learn about the women who stepped up during the harrowing battle there.
250 Years Ago, Part 2: The First Continental Congress and the Suffolk Resolves
Colonial America’s trek to freedom was paved with disagreements, but, at the end, the Laws of Nature prevailed on the road to the Revolutionary War.
Nathaniel Palmer: The Accidental Polar Explorer
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet the son of a shipbuilder who becomes a sealer and ends up making two major polar discoveries.
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