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Newsstands in Hong Kong Receive Threats for Selling Epoch Times Newspapers
One newspaper vendor says she won’t fear threats for doing legitimate business.
Four Senior Aides to New York City Mayor Resign
Mayor Adams, whose bribery charges were dropped, confirmed the resignations. The aides said they were leaving ’to stay faithful to the oaths’ they swore.
ESG and DEI Are Down But Not Out, Analysts Say
Some analysts say that support for the progressive ideologies was never deeply rooted among many corporate executives.
US, Russian Officials Meet to Reopen Relations, Discuss Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on normalizing relations between the two countries.
Ex-Watergate Prosecutor Asks Judge to Reject Bid to Drop Charges Against New York Mayor
Nick Akerman says dismissing the charges without prejudice would give the Trump administration ‘potent leverage over Mr. Adams.’
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Not Accept Any Peace Deal Made Without Kyiv’s Involvement
As Washington and Moscow prepare for negotiations, Ukraine’s president said his country will not recognize any deal made without its involvement.
Federal Judge Appears Skeptical of Bid to Block DOGE’s Access to Data
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11 Dead in Kentucky Flooding as Another Winter Storm Approaches
Daily rainfall records in five Kentucky cities—Frankfort, Paducah, Bowling Green, London, and Jackson—has left many areas submerged.
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Have More Emergency Savings Than a Year Ago: Bankrate Survey
Most Americans plan on dealing with emergency expenses through their savings, with credit cards being the second top choice.
Vocal Instructors Say Shen Yun a Marvelous Performance Bringing Much Needed Joy and Goodness
Like many in the performing arts field, the McKinneys were interested in Shen Yun Performing Arts, and finally had the chance to see it on Feb. 16.
Reactions Muted to OMB Director’s Empowering of Political Deputies
Federal worker unions are holding their fire on a Trump administration move designed to ensure career officials’ compliance on spending.
Tracking Trump’s High Level Appointments, Senate Confirmations
The Senate has begun the confirmation process for the president-elect’s new administration.
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Nissan CEO: We Might Move Car Manufacturing Out of Mexico Over Trump Tariffs
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Argentina’s Milei Faces Calls for Impeachment Over Meme Coin Crash
The cryptocurrency’s value quickly plummeted after Argentine President Javier Milei withdrew his initial endorsement.
Poland’s Prime Minister Says No Polish Troops Will Go to Ukraine
Donald Tusk made the remarks ahead of a meeting of European leaders at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
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