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Epoch ReportsUS Law Wasn’t Built for How China’s Spies Operate in America
Declassified FBI files and federal prosecutions show how Beijing operates through an expansive U.S. network, weaponizing tasks that are largely lawful. Read…
Epoch ReportsGuns, Religion, and Climate: Upcoming Supreme Court Cases | Sam Dorman
How does the Supreme Court decide which cases to take, and what does it actually rule on? In this episode we look at the top court’s 2026–27 term and several…
Epoch ReportsAmish Families Weigh Their Futures as Vaccine Fight Continues in New York
A legal battle over school vaccines has some Amish families considering whether they can remain in New York. Read the original report here. Show your support…
Epoch ReportsHow Food Affects the Way We Cope With Stress | Sheridan Genrich
Can food change how we handle stress? In this episode we look at what stress does in the body, its link to the food we eat, and the important connection…
Epoch ReportsA Chinese Battery Plant Moved Into This Illinois Town on State Money. Its Residents Can’t Vote It Out.
Its fire district took on a 2-million-square-foot lithium-battery plant, and the fire risk that comes with it, for about $140,000 a year. Read the original…
Epoch ReportsThe Astronomical Cost of Invasive Species | Jacob Burg
Did you know that invasive species are said to have cost the U.S. economy more than $1 trillion over the past 60 years? In this episode Epoch Times reporter…
Epoch ReportsDoes AI Detection Software Work? We Tested 3 Popular Tools.
Despite high track records for accuracy, these tools shouldn’t replace human judgment, attorneys and tech insiders say. Read the original report here. Show…
Epoch ReportsHealthcare Decoded: Getting Better Care Inside a Broken System | Matthew Little
Have you ever wondered how to navigate the U.S. healthcare system—and actually get better treatment? This episode is for you. We look at "Healthcare Decoded,"…
Epoch ReportsShe Thought She Found Love. She Was Trapped in a $500,000 Scam.
‘He was everything a woman wants: very generous, very kind, always being there for you,’ Nahid Momenian told The Epoch Times. Read the original report here…
Epoch ReportsLater School Starts: Are Screens to Blame? | Aaron Gifford
Later school start times are spreading across the United States, driven by a new reading of adolescent sleep biology. In this episode, host Benjamin Trenerry…
Epoch ReportsThis Gun Collector Was Jailed on Weapons Charges. The President Granted His Plea for Freedom.
A White House spokesperson says President Trump granted the pardon because to do otherwise would be to deny an honorable veteran his constitutional rights…
Epoch ReportsOur Reporter Joined Police on an Underground Gambling Den Bust in California | Beige Luciano-Adams
Underground casinos—also known as “slap houses” or casitas — are spreading across Southern California faster than law enforcement can shut them down. Hidden in…
Epoch ReportsSouth American Nations Embrace Free Markets, but Can It Hold?
Much of South America is experiencing stronger growth. The question is whether the benefits come quickly enough to outrun politics. Read the original report…
Epoch ReportsThe Fastest-Growing Tick Illness You’re Not Hearing About | Darlene Sanchez
Lyme disease from tick bites still gets headlines. But a tick bite can also leave people allergic to red meat, dairy, gelatin and other mammal-derived…
Epoch ReportsThe Island President Standing Up to Beijing
Surangel Whipps Jr. describes Palau—which was under U.S. administration for half a century—as a geopolitical ‘bullseye’ due to its strategic location. Read the…
Epoch ReportsHomebuyers Face Growing Threat From AI-Powered Scams
Real estate and legal professionals say updated verification methods are needed before any money changes hands. Read the original report here. Show your…
Epoch ReportsFlock Cameras: Accuracy and Misuse Claims | Jacob Burg
Flock cameras don’t just watch intersections. They log vehicle movements around the clock into a shared database. Host Benjamin Trenerry talks with Epoch Times…
Epoch ReportsA Drought, the Colorado River, and the Hoover Dam
Falling levels threaten water supplies and hydroelectric power for millions. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and independent…
Epoch ReportsSavannah Bananas Revive Great American Tradition
Banana Ball follows most baseball rules, with exceptions: no bunting, no mound visits, and no walks. And if a fan catches a foul ball, the batter is out. Read…
Epoch Reports20 Common Scams Targeting Everyday Americans | Chris Summers
In this episode we look at some of the most common scams targeting everyday Americans — how they work, how to spot them, and how not to become the next victim…
Epoch ReportsIn the Desert, a Place to Leave the Past Behind
What began as a tribute to a former CEO has become a place of reflection and renewal for those facing major life transitions. Read the original report here…
Epoch ReportsWhat’s the Late Fee on a Telescope?—How Libraries Are Changing
If you need to borrow a tool or an electric keyboard for the weekend, head on down to the nearest library of things. Read the original report here. Show your…
Epoch ReportsHow Cartels Are Turning Americans Into Unwitting Drug Mules | Troy Myers
The border got quieter. Illegal crossings fell. Officers say they can do the job they signed up for. That is the upside of the policy shift. But cartels do not…
Epoch ReportsThis Family Is Transforming How America Gets Its Organic Food
‘I’m living proof that food is medicine,’ says David Stelzer, founder of Azure Standard. Read the original report here. Show your support for Epoch Times and…
Epoch ReportsBooksellers Alarmed as AI Giants Shred Millions of Books
One bookstore owner noticed a sudden spike in book sales in April—between double and triple the weekly sales tally. Read the original report here. Show your…
Epoch ReportsThe Shocking Content a 13-Year-Old Sees on Snapchat | Beige Luciano-Adams
According to Snap Inc., around 90 percent of 13- to 24-year-olds worldwide use Snapchat. But what exactly is this platform, how do teenagers use it, and why…
Epoch ReportsClimatologist Says a Century of Weather Data Contradicts Claims of Record Heat
Despite perception, study indicates a moderation of both hot and cold temperatures in the U.S. over the past century. Read the original report here. Show your…
Epoch ReportsHomeschool Families Are Pushing for High School Sports Participation
In California, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, and Virginia, homeschool students are barred from public school sports. Read the original report here. Show your…
Epoch ReportsRogue AI: Ethics, Accountability, and the Question of Regulation | Jacob Burg
An AI agent that escaped its testing environment has caused significant industry concern. But did it really go rogue—or was it just ruthlessly doing exactly…
Epoch ReportsThe Push to Bring Back Recess Time in Public Schools
As the 2026–27 academic year begins, schools across the nation have increased time for physical activity. Read the original report here. Show your support for…
Epoch ReportsThe Last of the Mule Mail Carriers
For decades, Charlie and Nathan Chamberlain have traversed the Grand Canyon on horseback as contractors for the U.S. Postal Service. Read the original report…
Epoch ReportsThe Heroes Fighting Human Trafficking | Cindy Drukier
Human trafficking is one of the most hidden crimes of our time, affecting tens of millions through forced labour and sexual exploitation. The stories can be…
Epoch ReportsSmall Town Texas Opposes Big Data Center | Darlene Sanchez
Across the United States, data centers are arriving in small towns at a rapid pace, bringing promises of jobs and tax revenue—as well as plenty of local…
Epoch ReportsRanchers’ Hands Tied as California Wolf Attacks Grow
Ranchers and advocates are calling for lethal removal options of predators habituated to preying on cattle amid rising attacks. Read the original report here…
Epoch ReportsWhat One Little Girl’s Lemonade Stand Can Teach Us About Making a Difference | Janice Hisle
This is the story of 6-year-old Payton Obert, whose simple lemonade stand grew into an annual fundraising phenomenon. What began as one small act of kindness…
Epoch ReportsInside the Race to Fix America’s Gas Pipelines Amid AI Center Boom
The rise of power-hungry data centers is posing a new challenge to the nation’s aging natural gas pipeline infrastructure. Read the original report here. Show…
Epoch ReportsNuclear Renaissance: The Race for Small Modular Reactors | John Haughey
The future is here. A new generation of small, portable nuclear reactors is advancing so quickly that a nuclear-powered future is no longer a question of if…
Epoch ReportsWhen the Experts Can’t Find Water, This Is Who They Call
Arizona water dowser Jack Coel said he has found thousands of wells using a centuries-old practice that divides believers and skeptics. Read the original…
Epoch ReportsBeagles Rescued from Lab Pipeline Find Sunshine, Grass, and Forever Homes | Nanette Holt
Nearly 2,200 beagles grew up in stacked metal cages at a Wisconsin breeding facility, destined for research labs. They had never felt grass under their paws or…
Epoch ReportsCursive Writing Is Making a Comeback
More states are reviving cursive writing instruction as educators, parents, and lawmakers say the skill supports memory, focus, fine motor development, and a…
Epoch ReportsBehind America’s Growing ‘Food Freedom’ Movement
For every dollar spent on food in the United States, farmers pocket just 5.8 cents. In the mid-20th century, that figure was 40 cents. Read the original report…
Epoch ReportsHelen Comperatore: Searching for Answers 2 Years After Butler
July 13, 2024. Butler, Pennsylvania. One of the most consequential days in modern American history — the day a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate…
Epoch ReportsOfficials Sought to Downplay China’s Link to 2020 Election
Declassified records lift the veil on internal debates over how U.S. intelligence agencies framed reports about China-linked activity around the 2020 election…
Epoch ReportsA Quiet Ohio Town, a Teen’s Cellphone, and a Sprawling Federal Terrorism Investigation
A call from a mother concerned about her son’s anti-government conspiracy theories turned into a national terror probe. Read the original report here.
Epoch ReportsOn the Ground in Post-Maduro Venezuela | Marcos Schotgues
Journalist Marcos Schotgues has just returned from an undercover reporting trip to post-Maduro Venezuela. He brings raw insights into how one of Latin…
Epoch ReportsAmerican Jews Used to Be Gun Shy. Now That's Changed.
Lox and Loaded is dedicated to training the Jewish community in self-defense amid a worldwide rise in anti-Semitism, the group's leaders say. Read the original…
Epoch ReportsTexas Woman Arrested Over Facebook Post | Darlene Sanchez
In a surprising turn of events in Trinidad, Texas, a local woman, Jennifer Coombs, was arrested for raising concerns on her Facebook page about potential water…
Epoch ReportsThe Economic Miracle of America, 250 Years in the Making
World War II marked America's rise as the world's superpower, but the nation's economic foundations were laid decades before, historians say. Read the original…
Epoch ReportsA Hidden Chamber, an Unfinished Dream, and the Mystique of Mount Rushmore
The world-famous American icon—which almost wasn’t built—will likely endure for millennia. It’s a major focal point for America’s 250th birthday this year…
Epoch ReportsWorld Cup Fans Are Falling in Love With America
World Cup fans visiting the United States are falling in love with the country. While there's been plenty of drama on the pitch, off it fans from around the…
Epoch ReportsExploring Near Death Experiences - What Happens After We Die?
In today’s episode, host Benjamin Trenerry meets Makai Allbert, the presenter of this enlightening new documentary. Show your support for The Epoch Times and…
Epoch ReportsFake Tests, Excessive Pills, and Pricey Skin Grafts: How Healthcare Fraud Works in America
Americans should never have to wonder whether a procedure was done out of medical necessity or for profit, officials say. Read the original report here. Show…
Epoch Reports‘Go West, Young Man’: Yellowstone’s Call Echoes Across the Generations
The national park system holds a special place in the American psyche—representing the rugged individualism of our forefathers. Read the original report here.
Epoch ReportsNavy Veteran Seeks Freedom as Court Limits Review of Controversial Gun Law Conviction
Patrick Tate Adamiak was charged with illegal possession of machine guns during the Biden administration's push for stricter gun control. Read the original…
Epoch ReportsHistorians Set Record Straight on 5 Events That Shaped AmericaHistorians Set Record Straight on 5 Events That Shaped America
Popular beliefs collide with historians' accounts of how the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere's ride, and "the shot heard 'round the world" really played out…
Epoch ReportsHow Flash Mobs of Teens Are Taking Over Towns, Beaches
Teen takeovers started in Chicago in 2024 and became a nationwide phenomenon in 2025. They often devolve into violence. Read the original report here.
Epoch ReportsWomen Report Being Tricked and Bullied Into Taking Abortion Pills
With chemical abortion pills now readily available by mail, some pro-life advocates say abusive partners may misuse access to pressure pregnant women. Read the…
Epoch ReportsWhy a Key Immigration Detention Policy Might Hit Supreme Court
Federal appeals courts have issued conflicting rulings on the Trump administration policy of denying detention review for illegal immigrants. Read the original…
Epoch ReportsSNAP Benefits Go to 186,000 Dead People–And Stopping Them Might Be Difficult
In one case, the name of a 14-year-old shooting victim in Los Angeles was used for two decades to claim benefits, including SNAP, worth more than $280,000…
Epoch ReportsDon’t Say ‘Can’t’ to Jessica Cox. The Pilot With No Arms Says ‘Watch Me.’
An Arizona pilot born without arms has turned faith in herself into a life of flight, advocacy, and innovation. Read the original report here. Show your…