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Embedded into the fabric of our nation’s birthplace, Philly cultural institutions are gearing up for high-level deep dives into history, fun, folly and reflection. Just in time for the semiquincentennial.

At 104 years old, most Americans are far removed from the public eye. The post Watch: NHL Crowd Erupts in Chants of ‘USA’ After 104-Year-Old WWII Vet’s Epic Anthem Performance appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

China is kicking off 2026 with a three-year import quota for beef shipments from major trading partners, in a move aimed at protecting its struggling domestic industry over the coming years. Effective Thursday, a 55 per cent tariff will be levied on over-quota beef from countries including Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Uruguay, New Zealand and the United States, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday. “The objective of these safeguard measures on imported beef is to help the domestic...

Meta Platforms’ multibillion-dollar acquisition of Manus, a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence agent start-up, has set off a mix of excitement and unease in China’s tech circles, opening what some see as a new “cash-out” route for AI entrepreneurs beyond the traditional IPO playbook. Industry observers said the acquisition was made possible by two key developments: Manus’ progress in building a globally competitive general AI agent and the founders’ decision to relocate the business...

On Dec. 31, 1914, San Diego welcomed a gift that would resonate for generations: the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park.

President Xi Jinping issued a rallying cry for the country to double down on efforts to boost economic growth and technological advancement in the new year during his annual televised New Year’s speech on Wednesday. The call came as Beijing faces complicated geopolitical challenges while pushing for economic transition at home, with the coming years seen as critical to consolidating its position in its rivalry with Washington. He also mentioned Taiwan, describing the island’s reunification with...

With tremendous foresight of what is happening now, this article by the late Professor Tanya Reinart was first published by Global Research in 2002 under the title The Penal Colonies. Our thoughts are with Tanya Reinart. Her legacy will live … The post History: The “Penal Colonies” of Palestine. “The Gaza Strip is the Realization of Israel’s Vision of ‘Separation'” Prof. Tanya Reinhart appeared first on Global Research.

Mamdani's office expects thousands of people to attend the block party and says there will be performances, music and interfaith elements at the public inauguration.

New Year's Eve celebrations have already started across the world, with a livestream showing all the fireworks displays and partying as the planet begins to enter 2026

On January 1, Bulgaria will adopt the euro as its official currency. Here's how the country is gearing up for the change.

Artificial intelligence influenced nearly every aspect of politics in 2025, from campaign tactics to global diplomacy

Award-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi said Wednesday that protests which have gripped his country in recent days aimed "to move history forward".