General Zhang Youxia had appeared to be President Xi Jinping’s trusted second-in-command. He has now joined the long list of generals and admirals under investigation. Go to Source Author: Chris …
Setting Foot on the Melting Thwaites Glacier
Bad weather delayed expedition scientists’ efforts to set up camp on Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica and take measurements to determine how quickly it is melting. After the skies cleared, our …
How a Water Balloon Fight in Venezuela Ended in Charges of Treason
Venezuela’s interim government has been praised by President Trump. It has also maintained its state security apparatus to stamp out any perceived dissent. Go to Source Author: Tibisay Romero, Jack …
Mamdani Joined Nurses on the Picket Lines. That’s Unusual for Mayors.
The current mayor of New York City has diverged from his predecessors by joining the striking nurses. Past labor disputes have often involved scolding. Go to Source Author: James Barron …
Justice Department drops demand for records naming transgender kids treated at Children’s Hospital L.A.
The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to stop seeking medical records that personally identify young patients who received gender-affirming care from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, according to court records. …
California’s largest pediatric healthcare system to halt transgender care amid Trump administration threats
Rady Children’s Health, the largest pediatric healthcare system in California, will stop providing gender-affirming medical care to transgender youth amid pressure from the federal government. Read full story Author: Hannah …
‘Free Solo’ climber Alex Honnold set to scale Taiwan’s tallest building
The American superstar climber sees a new record in Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building. Beleaguered Taiwan, fending off China, sees a marketing opportunity. Go to Source Author: Katrina Northrop
Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace
President Donald Trump said the Canadian leader was no longer welcome on his “prestigious Board of Leaders” after the pair traded barbs in high-profile speeches in Davos. Go to Source Author: …
FCC chair’s call for ‘equal time’ could have chilling effect on TV and radio
A little-used FCC rule could make a comeback if commission Chair Brendan Carr has his way. Read full story Author: Stephen Battaglio
Corruption case looms over Curren Price’s legacy — and the race to replace him
Curren Price has survived a tumultuous and scandal-ridden time in L.A. City Hall. A long-delayed court proceeding that began this week could influence how he is remembered and whether his …
Feds arrest fugitive Olympic snowboarder accused of becoming drug lord in Mexico
Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and one of the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted, has been apprehended by authorities, federal officials said Friday. Read full story Author: Richard Winton, …
What the Grateful Dead Can Show a Fractured America
After the last key member of the Grateful Dead, guitarist Bob Weir, died last week at the age of 78, the cascade of loving tributes published far and wide underscored …
In Real Life, There’s No New ‘CBS Newsmax’ Under Bari Weiss
The leftists on social media have hilariously caricatured CBS News under new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss as “CBS Newsmax,” like it’s lurched dramatically to the right. But if you’re monitoring CBS …
It’s Not Just Minnesota. Dems Overlook Fraud in Tribal Programs Too
As the Somali fraud scandal in Minnesota continues to grow, Americans are asking: Why was such blatant abuse of taxpayers allowed to fester unchecked? A big part of the answer …
Trump’s Outrageous Threats Get Practical Results
Think about it. Heads of government do not normally reveal the texts of private communications from other heads of state. Yet that is what Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store …
A Republican Who Wants To Raise Taxes
Congress is debating major funding bills that would avoid another of those phony government “shutdowns” now scheduled for January 30. One sticking point is that Democrats want to either defund …
AI Wakeup Call: Technology Threatens Election Integrity
If Americans thought the 2016 and 2020 elections were messy, just wait until Mr. Artificial Intelligence shows up for the 2026 midterms with his own election disruptions in hand. If …
The Status Quo vs. The Alternative
The last two weeks have been, like the preceding weeks, nuts. The president insisted the United States must own Greenland and he would not rule out military force, if necessary, …
High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal – but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford. Read full story Author:
Former councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years
Philip Young admitted committing a number of sexual offences against Joanne Young over 13 years. Read full story Author: