Trump Inaugural Events Kick Off Today: What to Know
In addition to the swearing-in ceremony on Monday, Trump’s second inauguration will feature four days of festivities and musical performances.
Being Canceled Wasn’t the End of My Story–It Was the Beginning: Leigh-Allyn Baker
Known for her role on the Disney Channel show “Good Luck Charlie,” Baker found herself at the center of public debate after speaking out against mask mandates.
From Rats and Poor Soil to a Permaculture Paradise: How a New Jersey Homesteader Built Her Dream
On a 6-acre homestead in rural New Jersey, Angela Ferraro-Fanning is weaving an interconnected web of land, animals, and people.
Sip Your Way to Better Health: How to Make Homemade Nourishing Bone Broths for Cold Winter Days
Your guide to the right bones, key steps, and flavor- and nutrition-boosting add-ins for the best and most delicious results.
Why the American Founding Fathers Loved Cicero
The orator and statesman’s contributions to the Roman Republic laid the conceptual grounds for the founding of America.
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TikTok Says It Will Go Dark on Sunday Unless Biden Gives Definite Assurances
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled earlier on Friday to uphold a ban on the social media platform from app stores effective Jan. 19.
US Authorities Target Southern Africa’s Officials, Businesses Over Gold Smuggling
Washington’s sanctions take aim at a British-Kenyan businessman accused of running a global gold smuggling network fueling corruption and crime in Africa.
Biden’s Legislative Legacy
Most of President Joe Biden’s signature legislative packages were enacted during his first two years in office as Democrats controlled Congress.
Oregon Lawmakers Ask Trump Administration to Halt Barred Owl Bounty
Four state lawmakers are asking the DOGE to nix a federal plan to kill barred owls, long protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Israel’s Cabinet Approves Cease-Fire, Set to Begin Sunday
Under the terms of the deal, agreed during negotiations in Qatar, all 98 hostages will be released, 33 of them during the initial six-week cease-fire.
Biden Declared the Equal Rights Amendment Ratified: What Is It? What’s Next?
With three days left in his presidency, Joe Biden’s declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment is ’the law of the land' met with resistance.
Americans Remain in Dark Over Origins of Mysterious Drones
Drone sightings caused a national stir and sparked debate over their capabilities and future of the technology.
Biden Oversaw Ramped Up Actions to Counter China Threat
Continuing with Trump’s policies, Biden likewise saw China as a strategic competitor with the ability and intention to change the U.S.-led world order.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
For Veteran ‘Hot Shot’ Firefighter, California’s Catastrophic Fires Are Personal
‘This is the worst I’ve ever seen it,’ says Greg Stenmo, a battalion chief with the Angeles National Forest.
Florida Mayor Praises Shen Yun: ‘Fantastic Performance’
Shen Yun Performing Arts graced the stage in Lakeland, Florida, on Jan. 14 and Jan. 15.
Breaking Down the TikTok Ban: Key Facts
Should no major structural changes occur within TikTok’s ownership, the app will be forced to cease operations in the United States on Jan. 19.
Supreme Court Will Consider If Maryland Parents Can Opt Children Out of Pro-LGBT Storybooks
The Fourth Circuit ruled against the parents last year, finding there was no evidence their constitutional rights were violated.
Day in Photos: Trump Inauguration Moves Indoors, Aid Amid Cease-Fire, and an Aerobatic Airshow
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Debugging Your Days: 6 Exercises for Winter Cold and Flu Recovery
Winter colds, fueled by stress and social gatherings, can drag on. Though rest is essential, it’s also important to get off the couch and move.
DOJ Sues Walgreens, Alleges It Filled Millions of Illegal Prescriptions
The U.S. Department of Justice is alleging Walgreens dispensed millions of unlawful opioid prescriptions and violated federal health care program rules.
USTR Investigation Finds China’s Shipbuilding Dominance Hurts US
One labor union is calling on the incoming Trump administration to ‘implement strong remedies that level the playing field for American workers.’
US Sanctions Chinese Firm Over Treasury Breach
The action is part of a U.S. operation to counter ‘increasingly reckless cyber activity’ from Beijing, Treasury officials said.
Three Poems on Snow to Keep You Warm This Winter
These poems are from the Society of Classical Poets, founded by Evan Mantyk. The Society is dedicated to reviving traditional poetry with meter and rhyme.
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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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Empower the World with Your Story: Share Love, Inspiration, and Hope with Millions
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.
Derrick Henry Picks Up New Nickname: ‘Just Call Me McQueen’
The Baltimore Ravens running back picked up the nickname ‘Lightning McQueen’ from quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Derrick Henry Picks Up New Nickname: ‘Just Call Me McQueen’
The Baltimore Ravens running back picked up the nickname ‘Lightning McQueen’ from quarterback Lamar Jackson.
More Celebrities Are Saying Goodbye to Their Fillers
A recent American Society of Plastic Surgeons study found the use of dermal filler treatments is up 8 percent.
More Celebrities Are Saying Goodbye to Their Fillers
A recent American Society of Plastic Surgeons study found the use of dermal filler treatments is up 8 percent.
The Rewards of Acting Now on What Matters
Tomorrow is a concept where things we need to do but continually push forward are not likely to come to fruition. The time to act is now.
The Rewards of Acting Now on What Matters
Tomorrow is a concept where things we need to do but continually push forward are not likely to come to fruition. The time to act is now.
Nils Bohlin’s Invention Saves Lives
The Swedish engineer’s ‘better seatbelt’ has saved thousands of lives since it was instituted in the 1960s.
Joe Hisaishi: Studio Ghibli’s Man of Music
For more than 40 years, the Japanese composer has partnered with filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki to make some of the world’s most fascinating animated films.
Love Between Parents and Children in Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’
One of the play’s central tragedies is that the younger generation has forgotten (or rejected) its bond to the older generation.
Nils Bohlin’s Invention Saves Lives
The Swedish engineer’s ‘better seatbelt’ has saved thousands of lives since it was instituted in the 1960s.
One Perfect Day at the Kennedy Space Center
Learn about the wonders of more than a half-century of inventions by scientists and the men and women who pioneered the vast unknown.
The Coolest Ice Mazes, Castles, Bars, and Other Frozen Attractions Around Minnesota
The cold and ice doesn’t have to be the reason to keep away from the outdoors.
Rejuvenating the Soul (And Repairing Vacuums) on an Idaho Respite
Visiting a hot spring isn’t just about soaking in hot water.
One Perfect Day at the Kennedy Space Center
Learn about the wonders of more than a half-century of inventions by scientists and the men and women who pioneered the vast unknown.
Michie Tavern: Step Back to the Revolutionary War Era
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we learn that Monticello visitors can glimpse a bit of living history via a side trip.
How a Survivalist and Former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer Prepares for Emergencies
Jim Rawles, the founder of SurvivalBlog.com, shares his family’s disaster preparedness essentials.
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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