Tensions between China and Taiwan escalated Friday as a Hong Kong-owned freighter allegedly severed a vital undersea communications cable near Taiwan. The incident, echoing earlier sabotage in the Baltic Sea, has heightened fears of a potential Chinese "quarantine" of Taiwan, aimed at isolating the island from the global community.
French President Emmanuel Macron has raised alarms about Iran’s nuclear program, calling it the top "strategic and security challenge" for Europe in 2025. Speaking...
The FDA is advancing a controversial regulation to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, drawing criticism for potential unintended consequences, including fueling black market activity.
McDonald’s announced plans to scale back its diversity initiatives, citing the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision banning affirmative action in college admissions. The fast-food giant joins companies like Walmart, John Deere, and Harley-Davidson in reassessing diversity programs under new legal and social pressures.
"Epiphany" is a Greek word meaning "appearance" or "manifestation," celebrating Christ's "manifestation" to the world, as foretold in Isaiah 49:6:
"I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end...
A severe winter storm swept across the central United States on Sunday, causing hazardous conditions, widespread disruptions, and prompting warnings from authorities. The storm, impacting states from Kansas to New Jersey, brought snow, ice, and high winds, while the South faced tornado threats and freezing temperatures. Over 60 million people remained under weather alerts as the storm tracked eastward.
In his annual report on the federal judiciary, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stark warning regarding the need to preserve judicial independence, particularly as the United States faces increasing political polarization and challenges to the rule of law. With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration just weeks away, Roberts addressed the growing concerns about attacks on the judiciary and the importance of ensuring that judicial decisions remain unaffected by external pressures.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s grip on power is weakening as his approval ratings continue to plummet and internal turmoil within his Liberal Party intensifies. In the face of dwindling support, Trudeau is under increasing pressure to step down, with members of his own caucus urging him to resign after nearly a decade in office.
