Weather, Power, and Water Issues Persist in Los Angeles’ Eaton Fire Area
Many residents don’t know if their homes are still standing, and it’s not yet safe to return to the fire zone. Authorities will begin grid searches Saturday.
How the Legacy Media Helped Conceal Mass Killing in China: Levi Browde
The persecution of 70 million to 100 million people has largely been hidden from the public.
A Memoir of Growing Up in Communist Romania
Opera singer Maria-Cristina Necula found her voice in more than one artistic endeavor.
‘Every Little Thing’: A Profile of a Woman Who Rescues Hummingbirds
This movie about the saving of tiny birds is much more than the sum total of its parts.
Liberation Through Winter Weather: Emily Brontë’s Poem
In ‘To a Wreath of Snow,’ the sight of snow outside a heroine’s prison window sets her soul free.
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Caffeine May Be Borrowing Energy From You–Here’s Why
Your morning cup of joe may feel like it’s giving you energy, but the effect is an illusion.
2025 Tax Filing Season Begins Jan. 27, Various Deadlines Postponed
The IRS plans to use virtual assistants this season to help taxpayers with refunds and other issues.
Buffalo Forecast as America’s Hottest Housing Market in 2025: Zillow
Nationwide, home prices are expected to appreciate this year at a ‘slow and steady’ pace.
Supreme Court Considers TikTok Ban: What to Know
On Jan. 10, the court will consider TikTok’s emergency request to pause a law requiring it to sever Chinese ties or be banned from the United States.
In Farewell Address, Wray Urges FBI to Stay ‘Above Partisanship and Politics’
The outgoing director called on the FBI to follow ‘the facts wherever they lead’ regardless of the opinions of others.
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Constitutionality of Obamacare Mandate Panel
The Fifth Circuit held the mandates could not be enforced because the Health and Human Services task force was unconstitutionally structured.
Behind Trump’s Greenland Comment, Years of Concern Over Growing China, Russia Influence
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have warned about rising risks in the Arctic over the last 8 years.
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.
Shen Yun’s ‘Powerful’ Performances Continue in London
The audience at London’s Eventim Apollo on Jan. 9 was excited to see the show they had heard so much about.
5 Takeaways From Mark Zuckerberg’s Interview With Joe Rogan
Trump, censorship, and society-wide emasculation were highlights of the lengthy podcast.
Wildfires and Climate Policies Driving Up California’s Electricity Rates
Electricity rates in California are among the highest in the nation and growing faster than other states.
Trump Sentenced to Unconditional Release in New York Case: 5 Things to Know
The president-elect declared his innocence and decried the case as a political ‘witch-hunt.’
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.
Residents of Argentina’s Crime-Ridden Cities Welcome Milei’s Gun Reform
The decision to lower the age of gun ownership comes amid shifting attitudes to gun ownership and the need for self-protection.
Meta’s Fact-Checker Pivot Stirs Unease in EU Commission
Zuckerberg has vowed to pushback on ‘ever-increasing’ internet laws around the world, including in Europe, where fact-checkers are integral to EU regulation.
US Lawmakers Call for Curbs on Clinical Trial Collaborations Linked to Chinese Military
The proposed restrictions will ‘help ensure U.S. biotechnology does not fall into the hands’ of the Chinese regime, said lawmakers.
Los Angeles Firestorm 2025: By the Numbers
Emergency officials continued to battle raging fires across Los Angeles County on Jan. 11.
California Fires Could Worsen State’s Insurance Crisis
Thousands of high-end homes burned in recent fires could lead to losses topping $150 billion, putting further pressure on California’s insurance market.
California Governor Calls for Independent Investigation of Dry Fire Hydrants
Up to 20 percent of hydrants in Los Angeles were unusable when firefighters needed water.
Meta Scraps DEI Amid Broader Corporate Retreat From Diversity Policies
Meta is overhauling its DEI initiatives, ending diversity-focused hiring and supplier programs, citing shifting legal and policy landscapes.
Infographic: A Who’s Who of All Trump’s Cabinet Level Nominees
Coming from diverse backgrounds, the president-elect’s Cabinet selections bring a variety of skills to the new government.
As Wildfires Tear Through Los Angeles County, One Couple Steps up to Shelter Evacuees
‘I had my staff drop everything, call local hotels and start reserving room blocks,’ said attorney Gina Zapanta.
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 this past November.
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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
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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.
Lamar Jackson Beats Out Josh Allen for NFL All-Pro First Team
This is Jackson’s third First-Team selection, and he won the NFL MVP award in the previous two seasons.
Lamar Jackson Beats Out Josh Allen for NFL All-Pro First Team
This is Jackson’s third First-Team selection, and he won the NFL MVP award in the previous two seasons.
Breathe Easy: 5 Traditional Ways to Ease Sinus Congestion
Traditional medicine offers tried and true herbal and natural remedies that stand the test of time and scientific scrutiny.
Breathe Easy: 5 Traditional Ways to Ease Sinus Congestion
Traditional medicine offers tried and true herbal and natural remedies that stand the test of time and scientific scrutiny.
‘Witness’: Remembering the Hiss-Chambers Case
Almost three-quarters of a century later, Whittaker Chambers’s novel is still relevant as a warning against communism.
‘A Child of the King’: Healing Hearts and Souls, One Child at a Time
This biographical faith-based drama tells how one man saved trafficked children in the Amazon. The film is now streaming on GJW+.
‘On Call’: an Engaging Police Procedural Series
Two young police officers try to maintain law and order in gang-riddled neighborhoods.
‘Witness’: Remembering the Hiss-Chambers Case
Almost three-quarters of a century later, Whittaker Chambers’s novel is still relevant as a warning against communism.
Coffee Lover? Review These Ways to Keep It Balanced
Drinking too many cups a day could lead to excess intake of saturated fat, sugar, and calories.
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.
It’s a Jubilee Year in Rome: Here’s What That Means
Jubilee Year will bring in even more tourists than usual so if you want to take part, book everything well in advance.
Afar Magazine’s 25 Amazing Travel Destinations for 2025
These places serve as fantastic alternatives to the typical overcrowded spots.
‘This Is What It Means to Be a Man’: Wisdom From Hunter Donnie Vincent
For Donnie Vincent, a lifetime of exploring and hunting has imparted precious lessons about our relationship with nature and each other.
The Movie Studios That Dominated Hollywood During Its Golden Age
The “Big 5” made most of the movies and won most of awards during the early days of cinema.
Theodore Maiman: Creator of the Laser
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a brilliant scientist who refuted the accepted science to discover the long-pursued laser.
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