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Epoch ReportsGOP Control of House Could Hinge on Race in California’s Little Saigon
The fall of Saigon and the American Dream loom large in the primary battle for California’s 45th District, where Vietnamese American voters could tip the…
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Inside the Farming Movement to Detox America
A regenerative message is gaining ground in cowboy country and across the nation: healthy soil makes healthy food, and healthy food helps make healthy people…
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The Loophole That Put Drunk Truckers Back on the Road
Employers could be unaware that a recent hire fraudulently ‘passed’ a previous drug or alcohol test to get back behind the wheel of a massive semitruck. Read…
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AI Content Is Swamping the Internet. Here's How It's Changing the Way We Think.
Under near-constant exposure to AI output, experts say the dangers are real and the evidence is already showing up. Read the original report here.
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Greenlandic Mothers in Denmark Fight to Get Children Back From Foster Care
A controversial test of parenting competency that put many Greenlanders’ kids in foster care was dropped in 2025. But parents and kids remain separated. Read…
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Beijing’s Newest Strategy in Corporate Warfare: Detain Executives to Kill Deals
Foreign investors will likely be scared off after Beijing blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of an AI startup based in Singapore, analysts say. Read the…
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How AI Is Polluting the Publishing Industry
AI-generated writing has upended the natural mechanism that rewarded the best books with sales and popularity. Artificial intelligence has made publishing…
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The Hidden Risks of Buying a Repurposed EV Battery
The market for second-life batteries is booming, but experts warn that safety rules have yet to catch up. Read the original report here. Show your support for…
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People Are Seeing More Fireballs. Astronomers Can’t Explain It.
The American Meteor Society says large fireball reports nearly doubled in the first three months of 2026. NASA says fireballs tend to increase during an annual…
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America’s Power Grid Is Hostage to 1 Component That Takes Years to Get
With growing demand from AI, data, and population centers, the U.S. has been losing the trillion-dollar race to rebuild its aging power grid. The scarcity of…
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Taiwan’s Ambassador on ‘Holding the Line’ Against CCP
EpochTV’s American Thought Leaders sat down with Taiwan’s representative to the U.S.Alexander Yui. In this interview, he discusses why Taiwan is crucial to…
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9 Imminent Supreme Court Rulings to Watch For
The Supreme Court is expected to issue a series of major rulings before the end of June, touching on birthright citizenship, girls sports, presidential power…
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We Visited the World’s Largest Aircraft Scrapyard, Where B-52s and F-16s Lay to Rest
We recently visited the Davis–Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, where almost 3,500 decommissioned aircraft lie in the desert heat. From arrays of modern…
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Virginia Redistricting Spurs Move to ‘Make DC Square Again’
A GOP congressman is trying to restore the District of Columbia’s original borders with his Make D.C. Square Again Act. Activists leading the long-shot…
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Vitamin D Levels May Shape Your Brain Decades Later
A study found that lower vitamin D levels at age 39 were linked to Alzheimer’s-related brain changes 16 years later. Read the original report here. Show your…
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250 Years: Old North Church is the Living Story of America
Best known for its role in the American Revolution, the Christ Church in the City of Boston is still home to a thriving Episcopal congregation. Read the…
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In Charts: Communist Cuba’s Lights Dim Amid US Oil Blockade
Cuba is struggling to keep the lights on after a blockade by the U.S. on Venezuela’s oil. It may be forced to the negotiating table with the U.S. to restore…
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Monsanto Weed Killer Case Could Upend Billions in Compensation
The court must decide whether the EPA’s position that glyphosate needs no cancer warning shields companies from state lawsuits. Read the original report here…
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At Cowboy College, Students Learn the Old West Way
At Cowboy College in Scottsdale, Arizona, most students aren’t there to become professional wranglers. Most just want to immerse themselves in a cowboy…
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One Minute of Familiar Nature Sounds Can Boost Your Mood
New research shows that listening to local natural birdsong can improve mood and reduce stress more effectively than recordings from distant places. Read the…
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The Farmers Who Declined a $26 Million Data Center Bid For Their Land
Cloaked in nondisclosure agreements, companies are wooing cash-strapped rural counties to build massive data centers nationwide. In this story we look at one…
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7 Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s Appearances Before Congress
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has done a blitz of Congressional hearings. Here are 7 of our takeaways from those hearings. Read the original report here…
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Amid Sky-High Concert Tickets, Tribute Bands See Boom
Tribute bands say they love making a living as musicians while meeting demand for music by artists whose ticket prices put them out of reach for many fans…
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Inside the Competitions That Prepare the Army’s Infantry for Future Fights
Fort Benning hosted the Army’s Infantry Week, with five competitions to test strength, teamwork, and technical proficiency across ground combat disciplines…
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Heart Attack Survivors May Safely Stop Beta-Blockers After One Year: Study
A major study found that stable heart attack survivors who stopped taking beta-blockers fared no worse than those who continued. Read the original report here…
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Following Paul Revere’s Revolutionary Ride
People along the famous route from Boston to Lexington, said the 250th anniversary of America will be ‘extra special.’ Read the original report here. Help…
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Plan to Cull All Deer on a California Island Is Dividing Conservationists
An unlikely coalition to spare an isolated herd of mule deer on Santa Catalina Island gains momentum as groups band together to oppose culling the deer. Read…
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The Push to Make Kids Read Books Again
As reading and overall test scores go down, there’s a push to get students to read more books in schools. Model legislation aims to make book reading a part of…
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Social Media’s Addictive Features on Trial
Another bellwether case in California state court is looking at whether tech giants can be held liable for harms caused by their platforms’ addictive features…
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When One Medication Turns into Many—and How to Prevent It
One drug can lead to another. Doctors call it a prescribing cascade—and it often begins in predictable moments. Read the original report here. Help shape the…
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The Little-Known Program That Benefits Large Health Care Systems
The 340B Drug Pricing Program was started to help safety-net providers, yet it fueled health system consolidation. Some lawmakers want to see it reformed. Read…
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From Wall Street to Washington: Frank Bisignano Brings Business Experience to IRS
Frank Bisignano, recognized for his successful business turnarounds, is now leading major modernization efforts at Social Security and the IRS. Read the…
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These Detransitioners Sued for Medical Malpractice, but Will They Get Their Day in Court?
Some states have gone beyond banning medical procedures for minors with gender dysphoria by making it easier for detransitioners to sue. Read the original…
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Murder and Mayhem: A Look at ICE’s ‘Worst of the Worst’ Arrests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says it’s going after illegal aliens who have committed violent crimes. Here are five such perpetrators who are in…
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The Surprising Benefits of Puttering
Leisurely activities like watering plants can send a special signal to your nervous system. Read the original report here. Want to support independent…
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Facing a Threat More Deadly Than Fire
Three Phoenix firefighters turned tragedy into innovation after colleagues died from cancer. Read the original report here. Want to support independent…
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Audits Spotlight Unusual Trends in Medicaid Spending for Autism Care
Spending on autism therapy services is dramatically outpacing overall Medicaid spending, prompting state and federal scrutiny. In this report we look at four…
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Why Homeownership Is Increasingly Elusive for Young People
Home buyers in the 1960s could expect to buy a home for twice their yearly income. Today’s homebuyers are often advised to look at houses three to five times…
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Iran War Reveals How Drones Are Changing the Battlefield
A strike from a single Iranian one-way attack drone was the deadliest episode for U.S. forces since the start of hostilities with Iran. As drones feature…
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71 Percent of Baby Foods Are Ultra-Processed, Study Finds
A new study found that baby foods in the United States contain additives linked to gut disruption, ADHD, and obesity. Read the original report here. Want to…
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US Natural Gas Market Shielded From Global Price Shocks During Iran War
Analysts say East Asia could see hikes in energy costs after an Iranian strike wrecked Qatari LNG infrastructure that met 20 percent of the world’s demand…
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A Mother’s Loss Inspires a Documentary as Debate Over Kratom Intensifies
The debate over kratom—it’s an opioid-like substance that’s become pretty controversial in the United States. Read the original report here. Want to support…
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AI Insiders Warn of Dangers of ‘Emergent Strategic Behavior’
Is AI deliberately deceptive? When it comes to subversive behavior by AI models, that’s beside the point, researchers say. Read the original report here. Want…
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US Has a New Ally in Latin America—Here’s Why It Matters
Chilean President José Antonio Kast’s election signals new opportunities for deeper security cooperation, analysts say. Read the original report here. Want to…
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ADHD May Not Be a Disorder After All
Some experts argue modern classrooms and rigid expectations could be a mismatch for the way some brains are wired. Read the original report here. Want to…
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China Sets Its Lowest Growth Target in Decades—Here’s Why
The new target reflects a manipulation of expectations and face saving for the regime, according to analysts. Read the original report here. Want to support…
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Over 6,200 Missing Children Located, FBI Says
The FBI says it has been able to find 6,200 missing children last year, a 30% increase from the year before. Read the original report here. Want to support…
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Texas Case Could Clear Way for More Lawsuits Over Transgender Surgeries
The statute of limitations has emerged as a significant obstacle for lawsuits from detransitioners such as Soren Aldaco. She hopes to sue the therapist who…
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How the US Can Adjust to Middle East Oil Disruptions
Global oil prices have been going up and down since the war in the Middle East began. As a result, energy markets could experience significant shifts in global…
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Functional Nutritionist Says Faith Is Key to Improving Health
Nutritionist Terri Ward thinks food and health care systems fall short, and that following God’s design can improve health. Read the original report here. Want…
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What to Know About the Tiny Iranian Island That the US Bombed
The U.S. has reportedly destroyed military assets on Iran’s Kharg Island. But Iran still controls the island’s massive oil infrastructure there. President…
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US Military Operations Between the Border Walls in San Diego
A new strategy has U.S. troops patrolling the border through designated militarized zones. Read the original report here. Want to support independent…
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The Reason Obamacare Is So Hard to Fix
Despite persistent effort from both major parties, disagreement continues over the role of government in providing health care. In this report, we break down…
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How to AI-Proof Your Résumé
In the age of AI, your resumé might not even reach human eyes. Recruiting and hiring professionals explain how to make sure that your job application gets…
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The Simple Depression Treatment We Don’t Prescribe
Decades of research show that a simple habit can rival antidepressants. Read the original report here. Want to support independent Journalism? Consider…
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How States Are Changing Voter Laws Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The majority of states have changed election rules in ways that affect the upcoming midterms. Read the original report here. Want to support independent…
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Behind America’s New Industrial Revolution
The United States is outpacing many advanced economies in growth and productivity. Some market analysts and economists say it’s because of AI and deregulation…
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These Arizona Seniors Show You Are Never Too Old for Police Work
Retirees don’t have to get up for work every day, but some still choose to, and local police departments are finding ways to use them. They give the seniors…
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6 World Leaders Threatened in China-Linked Campaign Against Shen Yun
Threats against the Australian Prime Minister over the performance of Shen Yun in Australia made international news. But what hasn’t been covered is how many…
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Bottled Water Contains 3 Times More Nanoplastics Than Tap
A new study raises fresh concerns about plastic exposure from everyday drinking habits. Read the original report here. Want to support independent Journalism?…