DOJ Releases Jack Smith’s Report on Trump
In the report, the special counsel said that he believes the evidence against Trump was strong enough to yield a conviction.
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.’
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’).
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.
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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.
Pete Hegseth to Face First Nomination Hearing
Confirmation hearings for Trump’s nominees begin today with Hegseth, nominee of Defense Secretary.
Nomination Hearings to Kick Off With Hegseth: Here’s What to Watch
Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, will begin the Senate confirmation process on Jan. 14.
Extra Tankers and Firefighters Arrive in LA as High Winds Threaten to Return
Multiple wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the City of Angels and nearby areas.
What to Know About the Senate Confirmation Process
While Trump cannot formally submit nominations until he is president, the Senate committees can and will hold hearings.
Biden Issues Executive Order for Building AI Data Centers on Federal Land
The White House said the construction of AI data centers will help prevent adversaries from accessing ‘powerful systems to the detriment’ of the U.S. military.
Mexico’s President Rolls out Plan Aimed at Curbing Chinese Imports
Claudia Sheinbaum also defended the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact—due for review in 2026—saying it was the only way to compete against China.
12 Trump Appointees Face Confirmation Hearings This Week
The back-to-back hearings are likely to prove the first major test of Trump’s second term in office as Republicans grapple with a slim majority in the Senate.
Shen Yun Performance Leaves Torino Audience in Awe of Ancient China
Shen Yun Performing Arts successfully closed the curtain on two performances in Torino,
Biden Marks Final Days in Office With Legacy Tour
Biden will host speeches, ceremonies, and events highlighting his accomplishments before handing over the White House to President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
California Governor Announces Tax Deadline Extension, Additional Funding for Los Angeles Wildfires
Taxpayers in Los Angeles County will receive an automatic three-month extension for tax filing deadlines.
Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Investigation Defends Findings, Criticizes Pardon
Weeks after President Joe Biden pardoned his son back to 2014, David C. Weiss disputed Biden’s assertion that ‘raw politics’ influenced his prosecution.
Lawsuits Filed Against Utility Company Over Los Angeles-Area Fire
The lawsuits alleged the company failed to de-energize its power lines, sparking one of the major fires burning in Southern California.
FBI, DHS Warn of New Orleans-Style Vehicle Ramming Attacks by Copycat Terrorists
Similar attacks are particularly concerning due to their simplicity and the accessibility of vehicle.
Day in Photos: Continued Fires, Oil Platform Stranded on Beach, Coming-of-Age Day in Japan
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
The Lawsuits Targeting President-elect Trump
An overview of the status of the main lawsuits that have been lodged against the president-elect in recent years.
Major Banks, Lenders Provide Disaster Relief for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
Financial institutions are offering disaster relief and forbearance programs to help victims of the California wildfires.
Ukraine Offers 150 Firefighters to Help Battle California Wildfires
If deployed, Ukraine would join Canada and Mexico firefighters in battling the blazes in the Golden States.
Federal Arson Investigators Dispatched to Los Angeles Fires
The Los Angeles County District Attorney announced one arson-related arrest and nine burglary-related arrests.
Speaker Johnson Says Congress Should Impose Conditions on California Wildfire Aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson said alleged failures of state and local leaders should be a factor that determines any conditions on federal aid.
Beat the Winter Blues With Orange Olive Oil Cookies
Olive oil makes these delicate, fragrant cookies soft and chewy.
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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
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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.
Broncos’ QB Nix Reveals He Played End of Season With Back Fractures
Nix suffered three Transverse Process Fractures in his spine against the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 24, but played the rest of the season.
Broncos’ QB Nix Reveals He Played End of Season With Back Fractures
Nix suffered three Transverse Process Fractures in his spine against the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 24, but played the rest of the season.
How the Metabolic Revolution Could Redefine Chronic Disease Care
The Metabolic Revolution Rally highlighted how nutrition and metabolic health can transform chronic disease care, challenging outdated dietary guidelines.
How the Metabolic Revolution Could Redefine Chronic Disease Care
The Metabolic Revolution Rally highlighted how nutrition and metabolic health can transform chronic disease care, challenging outdated dietary guidelines.
‘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.
Alcázar of Segovia: Spain’s Austere Fortress
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Spanish Renaissance castle that celebrates Castile’s heraldry.
‘Landman: Season One’: ‘Yellowstone’ Set in West Texas With Oil and Gas
Taylor Sheridan and Billy Bob Thornton team up for a mostly engaging dramatic thriller.
‘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.
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.
What’s Coming to Florida in 2025: A New Theme Park, Huge Planetarium, and Free Disney Water Parks
There are some promising new attractions and deals coming to Central Florida.
Off the Beaten Track: Exploring the Unsung Wonders of the World
Geladas, Narwhals, and fresh cocoa straight from the plantations.
Daniel in the Lion’s Den: Daniel Webster, the Senate, and Two Speeches
The great political orator stirred emotions through his vivid, patriotic speeches that 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.
A Perennial Garden of Glass
The magnificent three-part Garden Landscape window for Linden Hall was acquired by The Met in December 2023 and put on view in November 2024.
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