President Donald Trump said his administration is starting to engage in talks with Cuban leaders after he moved to cut off oil deliveries from Venezuela and announced new tariffs on any countries selling petroleum to the communist-run island.
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President Donald Trump said his administration is starting to engage in talks with Cuban leaders after he moved to cut off oil deliveries from Venezuela and announced new tariffs on any countries selling petroleum to the communist-run island.
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U.S. authorities have located more than 145,000 illegal immigrant children who were previously unaccounted for under the Biden administration, according to border czar Tom Homan.
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First Lady Melania Trump’s documentary “Melania” earned more than $7 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend, beating expectations.
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A Chinese ship’s ongoing tour of several Latin American countries is a medical service mission, according to Chinese authorities. But the ship’s recent visit to Brazil heightened concerns that the hospital ship’s mission is more than humanitarian, after Brazilian authorities were prevented from inspecting the massive vessel.
- 🍵 Health: Cinnamon is more than a pantry baking staple. It is a time-tested bark that has evolved from an ancient preservative into a scientifically backed functional spice.
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A migrant child awaits to be processed by Border Patrol agents in Otay Mesa, Calif., on Feb. 29, 2024. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times) |
U.S. authorities have located more than 145,000 illegal immigrant children who were previously unaccounted for under the Biden administration, according to border czar Tom Homan.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the FBI, and the Health and Human Services Department’s Office of Refugee Resettlement continue efforts to locate “more than 300,000 unaccompanied alien children,” whom Homan said had been “turned over to unvetted sponsors, lost track of, and weren’t looking forward” under the Biden administration.
“Through their outstanding efforts, they have so far been able to locate more than 145,000,” the border czar said on X. Homan did not provide details on the status or condition of the children.
“President [Donald] Trump promised that we would find these children, and under his strong leadership and with his unwavering support, the patriots at these, and other partner, agencies have been—and will continue to do—just that,” he added.
The investigation followed an August 2024 report by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General, which showed that more than 323,000 illegal immigrant children were unaccounted for in the United States.
Of those, more than 291,000 unaccompanied migrant children had not been served court notices by ICE as of May 2024, while another 32,000 were served notices to appear in court but failed to do so, according to the report.
The Trump administration launched efforts to find and track these children after taking office in January last year. By December, federal agencies located more than 129,143 illegal immigrant children.
“Too many of these children were exploited, trafficked, and abused. We will continue to ramp up efforts and will not stop until every last child is found,” Noem said on Dec. 19, 2025. (More) More Politics: |
- President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the Trump-Kennedy Center in Washington will be closed for around two years for renovation starting on July 4, following a review of the facility’s status.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he is confident that the House will end the partial government shutdown that was initiated on Jan. 31 after Congress failed to approve a measure to keep the government funded.
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A top Department of Justice official said Sunday that there would be no new criminal charges filed in connection to the agency’s release of a massive tranche of files related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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White House border czar Tom Homan rebuffed speculation that the administration is retreating on deporting illegal immigrants in the midst of conversations with Democratic officials in Minnesota.
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Democrat Christian Menefee prevailed in a special election for a Texas U.S. House seat on Jan. 31, narrowing what is already a slim majority for the Republican Party in Congress’s lower chamber.
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Wells Fargo bank in Washington on July 21, 2025. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times) |
Wells Fargo, America’s fourth largest bank, followed JPMorgan in cutting ties with third-party proxy agents, who advise fund managers how to vote at corporate shareholder meetings.
This proxy advisory business has been largely controlled by two companies—Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis—which together comprise more than 90 percent of the market. These firms have come under criticism in recent years from conservatives who allege that the advisers have been leveraging their dominant role in shareholder voting to push a left-wing agenda on issues including climate and social justice. “Wells Fargo’s decision, especially coming right after JPMorgan’s, is a major signal that large institutions are no longer comfortable outsourcing fiduciary voting responsibility to proxy advisers,” Tim Schwarzenberger, portfolio manager for Inspire Investing, told The Epoch Times. “ISS and Glass Lewis have held outsized influence for years, often driving political and social agendas far beyond long-term shareholder value.” Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management announced the launch of its own proprietary proxy voting service on Jan. 28 for clients to vote on corporate shares that they invest in.
“We recognize the vital role our clients play in the companies they invest in,” said Darrell Cronk, chief investment officer of Wealth & Investment Management. “Offering an in-house proxy voting service allows us to take more direct responsibility for our proxy voting approach.”
Several weeks ago, JPMorgan also ended its relationship with ISS and Glass Lewis, bringing its proxy advisory services in house as well. (More)
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A Cuban and a US flag flutter on the roof of a tricycle in Havana on January 30, 2026. (Yamil Lage/AFP via Getty Images) |
President Donald Trump said his administration is starting to engage in talks with Cuban leaders after he moved to cut off oil deliveries from Venezuela and announced new tariffs on any countries selling petroleum to the communist-run island.
“We’re starting to talk with Cuba. They need help on a humanitarian basis,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One en route to Florida on Jan. 31. “A lot of people in our country were treated very badly by Cuba ... we'd like to be able to have them go back to a vote in their country, which they haven’t seen in their country for many, many decades.”
Trump said he is working toward a deal in which Cuban exiles could theoretically return to the island and vote for the first time since before the culmination of Fidel Castro’s communist revolution in 1959, suggesting that the United States would “be kind” to the nation.
Earlier in his remarks, Trump said that Cuba doesn’t have to face a humanitarian crisis and that it would “probably come to us and want to make a deal so Cuba would be free again.”
“They have no money; they have no oil. They lived off Venezuela’s money and oil, and none of that is coming,” Trump said, noting that he had told the president of the island’s second-largest supplier of oil—Mexico—to stop sending petroleum to Cuba.
Trump did not offer further details on the discussions his administration is having with Cuban officials or what a negotiated deal with the country might look like.
The U.S. president signed an executive order earlier the same week imposing new tariffs on any countries that “directly or indirectly” supply Cuba with oil. (More) More World News: |
- A U.S. envoy landed in Venezuela on Jan. 31 to resume diplomatic engagement in the country after a seven-year pause.
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The Chinese communist regime on Jan. 28 provided its first official response to the ousting of two top generals after days of unusual silence.
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When Beijing announced the removal of the generals, the quietly activated a “near-war” level of internal control, according to insiders familiar with the matter.
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People sled after a major snowstorm outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 26, 2026. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) |
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Cinnamon is more than a pantry baking staple; it is a time-tested bark that has evolved from an ancient preservative into a scientifically backed functional spice. Because of its strong antimicrobial properties, cinnamon was historically used to preserve foods. Today, it helps preserve metabolic health.
While cinnamon is often considered a simple flavoring spice, research confirms that a little goes a long way in supporting blood sugar levels, heart health, and inflammation. Whether sprinkled in your coffee or dusted on your yogurt, cinnamon can enhance well-being as part of an overall healthy lifestyle.
Cinnamon is nutrient-dense, but since it’s eaten in tiny amounts, it’s not a significant vitamin or mineral source. However, its benefits lie in bioactive compounds: Manganese: This trace mineral is a critical cofactor for enzymes involved in blood sugar regulation. Just one teaspoon provides 20 percent of your daily requirement.
Cinnamaldehyde: The primary active compound that gives cinnamon its signature warmth and flavor. Beyond the scent, it is a potent metabolic agent. Polyphenols: Cinnamon is packed with protective antioxidants such as polyphenols. In a study comparing the antioxidant activity of 26 different spices, cinnamon was a clear winner. By weight, a single teaspoon of ground cinnamon packs a more concentrated antioxidant punch than a full pound of fresh blueberries.
“I don’t believe cinnamon is a stand-alone treatment or cure for anything. But it can be a useful ally when combined with more foundational dietary practices,” Dr. Joseph Mercola, a board-certified family physician, told The Epoch Times.
Cinnamon can reinforce what your body is trying to do, “It’s a small piece of a much larger puzzle—and a flavorful one at that.” (More)
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