All You Need to Know About Panettone – An Italian Holiday Classic
Neither fruit cake nor sourdough, an authentic panettone falls somewhere in between. A tradition that...
Hong Kong National Security Heightens Hunt for Overseas Activists With Lucrative Bounties
On Dec. 14, Hong Kong authorities stepped up their hunt for overseas activists by painting five targets...
Retired North Carolina Engineer Handed Free Speech Victory in Ruling by Federal Judge
On Dec. 20, Chief Judge Richard Myers of North Carolina ruled that the North Carolina Board of Examiners...
The Art of Turkish Delights: Exploring Haci Bekir’s Mastery in the Heart of Istanbul
Nestled in the heart of Istanbul is Haci Bekir — a confectionery store that stands as a testament to...
Massive Earthquake Rocks China as Rescue Efforts Are Hampered by Frigid Temperatures
In a catastrophic event that marks China's deadliest earthquake in nearly a decade, a 5.9-magnitude quake (6.2 according to the China Earthquake Networks Center) struck Jishishan county in the northwestern province of Gansu — leaving...
What You Need to Know About Trump Being Disqualified to Run in Colorado
On Dec. 19, Donald Trump was disqualified from Colorado's presidential primary ballot by the state's Supreme Court, an extraordinary ruling that could be struck down ahead of the November 2024 U.S. presidential election. Here is...
Bipartisan Opposition Grows as Japan Seeks to Purchase Iconic U.S. Steel
On Dec. 19, three Republican senators along with a number of prominent Democrats, urged American authorities to block Japan’s Nippon Steel from acquiring the iconic U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion, citing national security concerns. Nippon...
Ukrainian Army Proposal to Draft More Civilians Gets Mixed Reaction
By Ivan Lyubysh-Kirdey KYIV — A Ukrainian army proposal to conscript up to 500,000 more civilians has produced mixed feelings in Kyiv, with many people saying more troops are needed to fight Russia but some...
The Art of Cheese Pairing: A Guide to Creating the Perfect Cheeseboard
Cheese plates and boards are an exquisite way to round off a meal or enliven a social gathering. The plethora of cheeses from around the globe offers a tempting opportunity to assemble a diverse array...
Solving the Present Puzzle: A Practical Guide to Giving Gifts
About 95 percent of Americans celebrate Christmas in one way or another; but for many, the holiday spirit is clouded by stress. An anxiety to fulfill others’ wishes and expectations for gifts can be overwhelming,...
Two Years After Uyghur ‘Genocide’ Revealed, Calls for Action Remain Unanswered
Last week, Uyghur activists and American lawmakers commemorated two years since an unofficial tribunal in London claimed that China committed genocide upon its Uyghur population. Since then, calls to action, that seek justice for those...
COVID-19 Testing to Resume in China, Hospitals and Transportation Hubs Targeted for Initiative
In early December, as fears of a new wave of COVID-19 rose, Beijing revived testing procedures in some hospitals and transportation hubs. Such actions have driven more worries by the Chinese populace, who were already...