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How Organized Activists Use New Tech, Old Tactics to Disrupt ICE
Activist networks are modernizing old insurgency tactics, such as ‘de-arresting,’ an analyst says. Read the original report here. Want to support independent…
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Mapping China’s Influence in Latin America
Peru’s president was ousted in part because of secret meetings he had with a Chinese businessman. As China’s business in the region grows, so too does its…
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A Tiny Mediterranean Island Feels the Heat of the Minerals War with China
As the West tries to end a dangerous dependency on Chinese critical minerals, Europe faces an uphill battle. The small greek island of Chios illustrates why…
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As Pentagon Races to Deploy AI, Operational Challenges Highlight Risks
Defense experts say AI is essential in warfare, but it comes with mixed success and unpredictable pitfalls. Read the original report here. Want to support…
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Is Gallbladder Removal Always Necessary? What Patients Should Know
Licensed acupuncturist Deborah Graefer shared why she thinks it’s important to save the gallbladder. Read the original report here. Want to support independent…
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Finding Solutions to America’s Loneliness Epidemic
As ‘third places’ such as cafes and churches decline, these Americans are finding new spaces to build community and combat social isolation. Read the original…
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How Bhattacharya’s NIH Is Rethinking China, DEI, and High‑Risk Labs
NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya outlines efforts to reform his agency, the largest public funder of biomedical research. Read the original report here. Want…
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This Feature of Obamacare Was Supposed to Cut Costs. It Did the Opposite.
A judge’s ruling that some payments to insurers were illegal set off a cost spiral. Now members of Congress are trying to figure out what to do about it. Read…
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Automakers Pump Brakes on EV Investment as Federal Subsidies Stop
The rise in electric vehicles coincided with the rise in subsidies and fuel emissions regulations. But when those stopped, electric vehicle says declined with…
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Homeopathy Can Help With the Addiction Recovery Process, Says Practitioner
Homeopathic practitioner Gabrielle Traub said she saw firsthand how homeopathy can help those suffering from addiction. Read the original report here. Want to…
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New Coalition Aims to Ban Vaccine Mandates Across US
Medical mandates have taken a spotlight after the Covid-19 pandemic where governments and businesses, including schools, made vaccination mandatory. Now a…
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They Shouldn’t Be a Political Prop’: Parents Raise Concerns Over Student Anti-ICE Walkouts
A wave of anti-ICE protests has spread to schools, and some parents are concerned about safety and what they describe as ideological indoctrination. Read the…
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Struggling AI Startups Kept Afloat Despite Never Becoming Profitable
As money keeps pouring into companies that will never be profitable, concerns grow about the wider impact on the economy. Read the original report here. Want…
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Insiders: Passive Resistance Spreading Beyond Military in China
Sources inside China tell us that resistance inside China’s military has spread to civilian sectors after two of the military’s top generals were purged in…
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Daylight Exposure Linked to Better Blood Sugar Control, Study Finds
Daylight may be a free blood sugar aid many people are not using. Read the original report here. Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing…
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Ignored Orders and Growing Resistance in Chinese Military After Purge of Top Generals
On paper, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is the highest officer of the People’s Liberation Army. But insiders say that widespread internal resistance shows a…
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Key Facts About TrumpRx Drug Discounts
So far, TrumpRx only includes the branded versions of medications, offering no generic options. Read the original report here. Want to support independent…
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Why the ‘Hype Phase’ of Wind and Solar Is Over
As federal subsidies dry up under the Trump administration, wind and solar energy must compete on cost and reliability. Experts weigh in about how they may…
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Why Public Schools Have More Staff, Fewer Students
School districts are seeing an increase in the amount of staff while at the same time, student enrollment is declining. Taxpayer, the largest funders of public…
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What American Medicine Lost in the Past 50 Years
Modern medicine saves more lives than ever. So why do patients feel less cared for? Read the original report here. Want to support independent Journalism?…
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Homeland Security Seeks to Restrict Immigrants From Relying on Welfare
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed changes to the public charge rule for those applying for permanent residency status in the U.S. The…
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Fraud Concerns Spread From Minnesota to Ohio
Anti-fraud efforts were already underway in Ohio, officials say, long before outrage over Minnesota Somali fraud spread suspicions to the Buckeye state. Read…
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How a man and his excavator helped rebuild a hurricane devastated town
Jake Jarvis has been helping the people and businesses in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, ever since Hurricane Helene struck in 2024. Read the original report…
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California Prospectors Hope Hurdles Removed for Small-Scale Mines
We took a trip to the several inactive mines in the California desert where a small-scale prospecting company hopes to mine rare earth minerals and uranium. We…
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Daily AI Use Linked to Higher Depression
Experts say the connection between AI use and depression may reflect how—and why—people use AI, not just how often. Read the original report here. Want to…
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Man Accused of Stealing Billions in Crypto Scam Is Captured Abroad
Chen Zhi faces an indictment in federal court in New York on charges of swindling millions of dollars from Americans as part of a global cryptocurrency scam…
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The Era of ‘AI Washing’
Experts are raising concerns about accountability and what happens when AI products don’t deliver after sale. Read the original report here. Want to support…
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How Expanded Obamacare Made Premiums Spiral, Americans Dependent
A COVID-19-era stimulus package caused Obamacare enrollment to skyrocket but it arguably increased dependency and fraud, further destabilizing the health…
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How ICE Was Targeted in Minneapolis for Weeks Before Fatal Shooting
Drums outside their hotels, rocks and ice thrown at them, federal agents have been targeted on the streets of Minneapolis since December. Read the original…
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When Brushing Is Not Enough: How Xylitol Changes Oral Health
The best weapon against cavity-causing bacteria doesn’t kill them—it tricks them. Read the original report here. Want to support independent Journalism?…
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Guyana: The Little Caribbean Country With a Big Role to Play in Trump’s Regional Shift
With all eyes on Venezuela, its oil-rich neighbor Guyana could be pivotal in implementing Trump’s strategy for the region. Read the original report here. Want…
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Overhauling Air Traffic Control Involves 5,000 Locations and 600 Radar Systems—What to Know
A multi-year overhaul aims to modernize the nation’s aviation infrastructure, which currently relies on World War II-era radars and analog radio systems. In…
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Their Bodies Were Irreversibly Damaged. Now These Former Transgender Teens Are Fighting for Justice.
Medical procedures to alter the gender of a minor are becoming more common, which has led to a number of cases of lawsuits against their medical providers…
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Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America
Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America. Read the original report here…
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The Science Behind the New Dietary Guidelines
Beyond the noise, the core of the new guidelines is to go back to real food and commonsense healthy eating, an expert says. Read the original report here. Want…
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10 Commandment Displays Became Law in Texas, Then the Lawsuits Came
After Texas passed a law requiring the state’s public schools to post the 10 commandments in classrooms, lawsuits sprang up to challenge it. We spoke to…
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Behind the Mass Protests in Iran—5 Things to Know
What started as an economic protest has turned into demonstrators chanting the name of opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s crown prince. Read the original…
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I Tried Living Without a Smartphone for 30 Days–Here’s What Happened
Epoch Times reporter Lawrence Wilson was tired of having his attention hijacked by his smart phone. So he did an experiment - he tried to live without it for a…
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Top House Races to Watch in 2026 Midterms
As the new year begins, attention in Washington is shifting to the upcoming midterm elections. We looked at the top House races in the 2026 midterms that could…
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Dark Chocolate Ingredient Linked to Slower Biological Aging
Researchers from King’s College London have found that theobromine is associated with slower cellular aging. Read the original report here. Want to support…
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RFK Jr. Stops Requiring Doctors to Report Patient Vaccine Status
‘Government bureaucracies should never coerce doctors or families into accepting vaccines,’ Kennedy said. Read the original report here. Want to support…
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Top 8 Senate Races to Watch in 2026
Democrats and Republicans are eyeing pivotal Senate races as polling, retirements, and primaries shape the 2026 electoral battlefield. Read the original report…
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How the AI Bubble Is Being Masked Within Big Tech
Experts say market conditions bear a striking resemblance to the dot-com era before the crash in 2000, but with a few differences. Read the original report…
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Why Trump Is Taking the Fight to Venezuela’s Doorstep
The Trump administration is tightening the net around Venezuela’s oil exports, saying that the country stole U.S. property and that its governing regime is…
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Brussels Sprouts: The Tiny Veggie That Detoxes and Protects DNA—How to Maximize Benefits
Brussels sprouts are a festive side dish that have earned their place on the Christmas table thanks to their naturally impressive nutritional benefits. Read…
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How Chinese Syndicates With Ties to CCP Took Over Marijuana Black Market in US
Law enforcement sources say Chinese organized crime with suspected ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has taken over the marijuana black market in the…
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How Grief Can Affect Your Lungs
In traditional Chinese medicine, the lungs govern both respiration and emotion. They are particularly sensitive to grief, which can lead to lung-related…
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Despite Retirement Challenges, Younger Generations Show Hope
‘Young generations are more financially prepared because they separate their identities from their incomes,’ one expert said. Read the original report here…
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Real Beards, All Heart: What It Takes to Be a Santa Claus
You may think Santa Claus is just a seasonal job for older men with beards and bellies. But it’s an actual profession. Nationalsanta.com estimates there are at…
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Gen. Charles Flynn Was Commanding General in the Pacific. Here’s What He Says Will Define This Century.
Gen. Charles Flynn retired as Commanding General of the United States Army Pacific last year. Read the original report here. Want to support independent…
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Nigeria’s Christians Are Caught in a Tide of Jihadi Violence
The plight of Christians in Nigeria became headline news when the Trump administration suggested that a recent spike in violence amounted to “genocide” and…
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How Over Thinking Can Make You Ill
Excessive thinking can injure the spleen energy, which in Chinese medicine is a broader system responsible for both digestion and thinking. Read the original…
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As Gold Prices Rise, a New Scam Is Ensnaring Retirees
The price of gold has reached all-time highs, even adjusting for inflation. The value of gold and its lack of traceability make it an ideal target for…
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911 Call Centers Are Struggling. We Visited One to Find Out Why.
9-1-1 call centers in the U.S. are struggling with under staffing, burnout and low retention rates for trainees. We visited one such center to find out why…
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6 Things to Know About Trump Accounts for Children, Dell Family’s $6.25 Billion Donation
The Trump administration is rolling out what are being called Trump accounts, a tax-advantaged savings account that every American child is eligible for…
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I Report on the MAHA Movement. When I Put it to the Test I Lost 65 Pounds.
Inspired by faith and armed with knowledge from his news beat, an Epoch Times reporter set out on a life-changing health odyssey. Read the original report…
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Former Green Beret Medic Teaches Herbal First Aid and Off-Grid Life Skills
Through helping his teammates in the military, Sam Coffman came up with the idea of starting an herbal medic school. Read the original report here. Want to…
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Suspensions Down, Violence Up: How Obama-Era Policy Fuels School Discipline Crisis
Restorative justice policies are being practiced in schools all over the U.S. Advocates say they break the “school-to-prison” pipeline by using compassion and…
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The Link Between Transgenderism and Autism
Some nations now screen for neurological conditions before intervening in gender dysphoria. But not America. Read the original report here. Want to support…
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This Chemist May Have Cracked America’s Rare Earth Problem
China has gained control not only of critical minerals but also of their production. The US has an oversupply of electronic waste. A new technique that…