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️Tue Feb 11 2025

Amid Democrats’ pushback, lawsuits, and threats to DOGE employees, the cuts keep coming—including almost $1 billion announced on Feb. 10.

DOGE Cuts Now into the Billions: White House thumbnail

Falun Gong Founder

Mr. Li Hongzhi Publishes

Three Generations Will Inherit This Trait—And It’s Not Genetic

Author Aaron Mahnke Explores Odd History Stories

Settle in for a curious read with ‘Cabinet of Curiosities.’

A Modern Sea Shanty: ‘The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald’

Gordon Lightfoot’s signature song keeps the memory of the ship’s crew alive.

A great marriage takes intentionality, forgiveness, and generosity.

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The order cites the Trump administration’s policy of removing programs that don’t directly benefit the American people or national interests.

Trump Signs Order to Shut Down Federal Executive Institute thumbnail

Department of Justice lawyers filed an appeal hours after a judge ordered payments for federal programs to resume.

DOJ Appeals Judge’s Order to Unfreeze Federal Funding thumbnail

Issues like birthright citizenship could provoke rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Lawsuits Against Trump Actions Could Help Clarify Scope of Executive Power thumbnail

Data have highlighted how targeted tariffs during the first Trump administration lifted prices for specific products rather than in the aggregate.

Economists Weigh In on Tariff–Inflation Relationship thumbnail

A judge on Monday reappointed the head of the Office of Special Counsel, who was terminated Friday evening by the Trump administration.

Trump Admin Appeals After Judge Reappoints Head of Whistleblower Protection Office thumbnail

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejected a $97.4 billion takeover bid from Elon Musk and investors aiming to restore its nonprofit status.

Elon Musk Leads $97.4 Billion Bid to Take Over OpenAI thumbnail

Bill Schofield and his daughter Eva attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Detroit Opera House on Feb. 9.

Father and Daughter Have Made Shen Yun an Annual Tradition thumbnail

Litang Liang’s lawyer argued the DOJ didn’t have enough proof that Liang had acted under the direction of the Chinese regime.

China-Born Boston Man Cleared of Spying Charges thumbnail

The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.

Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations thumbnail

The Gaza crisis and the regime change in Syria have led to stepped-up cooperation between Cairo and Ankara after years of mutual antagonism.

Regional Crises Push Turkey, Egypt Together Despite Ideological Differences thumbnail

Lower courts upheld the right of a Medicaid recipient to sue the state over future medical treatment she might receive from the abortion provider.

Supreme Court to Hear South Carolina’s Challenge to Planned Parenthood in April thumbnail

The CCP has always relied on studying foreign military technology such as U.S. equipment left behind in Afghanistan, said former military engineer Zhao Jie.

Chinese Military Industry Insider Reveals Details of Copycat Reliance on Western Tech thumbnail

The president said the change will open up business opportunities for American companies.

Trump Signs Order Pausing Enforcement of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act thumbnail

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who chairs the DOGE panel, told The Epoch Times she’s not convinced by the survey results.

PBS Poll Finds Majority of Trump Voters Back Its Federal Funding as House DOGE Panel Eyes Budget Cuts thumbnail

‘If all the Gaza hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 p.m., I would say cancel the cease-fire,’ he said.

Trump: Cease-fire Deal Should Be Canceled If Hamas Doesn’t Release All Hostages by Feb. 15 thumbnail

President Donald Trump says he has tried paper straws many times and “they don’t work.”

Trump Signs Executive Order Reversing Biden’s Plastic Straw Ban in Federal Government thumbnail

A look into the world through the lens of photography.

Day in Photos: Bus Crash in Guatemala, Bushfire in Argentina, and Dog Show in New York thumbnail

This elegant and indulgent French dessert is infused with raspberry liqueur and topped with whipped cream.

Chocolate Raspberry Pots de Creme: A Classic Pairing for Valentine’s Day thumbnail

Demolition of RFK Stadium Rekindles Baseball Memories

Opening in October 1961 in Washington, D.C., RFK Stadium was one of the first venues designed to host multiple types of sports events.

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Spring Training 2025: Ranking the Top Ten Infielders by Position

Opening in October 1961 in Washington, D.C., RFK Stadium was one of the first venues designed to host multiple types of sports events.

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‘New York Dolls’ Founding Member David Johansen Is Battling Cancer, His Family Says

The singer also requires around-the-clock care after a fall that broke his back left him bedridden and incapacitated.

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Denzel Washington Having Difficulty Speaking After Nearly Biting Half His Tongue Off

The singer also requires around-the-clock care after a fall that broke his back left him bedridden and incapacitated.

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Ultra-Processed Foods Are Making You Depressed

Research has linked ultra-processed foods to mental health issues, prompting scientists to suggest strategies to discourage their consumption.

Feb 09

Sinus Infection: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Research has linked ultra-processed foods to mental health issues, prompting scientists to suggest strategies to discourage their consumption.

Feb 09

When Noble Characters and Positive Realism Shine

A look at some British films and TV shows reveals glimmers of light through the darkness of history.

‘Pursuit of the Graf Spee’: Chasing a Phantom of the Seas

A Powell and Pressburger re-creation of an actual early naval story of World War II.

Pigs and Prejudice: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story, ‘Them Notorious Pigs’

Zachary Levi Takes on New ‘Superhero’ Role: Being a Dad

In his new film “The Unbreakable Boy,” the ‘Shazam!’ actor highlights the obstacles and rewards of parenting a special needs child.

A look at some British films and TV shows reveals glimmers of light through the darkness of history.

In this latest installment in our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books that shaped one of America’s most beloved public personalities.

Cold Winter Days Call for Warm, Cozy Soup

Good broth is the ticket for gratifying flavor.

It’s not difficult to bring a tired steam iron back to working like a dream.

How to Clean a Steam Iron So It Steams and Looks Like New

These panels were commonly used as a dado covering the lower third of the walls in many historic homes.

If your endeavors this festive season lead you to the homes of family and friends, you may wish to bring an offering of thanks for your holiday hosts.

Randolph Scott teams up with director Budd Boetticher for a tight, tense Western.

It’s not difficult to bring a tired steam iron back to working like a dream.

These panels were commonly used as a dado covering the lower third of the walls in many historic homes.

If your endeavors this festive season lead you to the homes of family and friends, you may wish to bring an offering of thanks for your holiday hosts.

Randolph Scott teams up with director Budd Boetticher for a tight, tense Western.

Unforgettable Natural Phenomena Trips to Put on Your Radar for 2025

Natural phenomena explorations offer another avenue to create unforgettable travel memories.

Exploring Norway and the Arctic by Cruise Ship—and by Wheelchair

On a wheelchair, the author was able to see the beauty of Europe’s rainiest city.

Hidden entrances, historically accurate cocktails, and period dress all give customers the feel of being in a legitimately clandestine establishment.

Natural phenomena explorations offer another avenue to create unforgettable travel memories.

In this latest installment in our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books that shaped one of America’s most beloved public personalities.

‘An Essay on Life’: Glen Campbell’s ‘Gentle on My Mind’

Glen Campbell’s hit country song was inspired by the film adaptation of a classic Russian novel.

How NASA’s Voyagers Reached the Outer Planets and Interstellar Space

In ‘This Week in History,’ a 176-year phenomenon gave NASA the opportunity to visit the outer planets and the chance for an astronomical ‘family portrait.’

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