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Film Previews: December 2024

Film Previews: December 2024

Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming this month.
‘How to Winter’ by Kari Leibowitz Makes a Case for the Cold, Dark Season

‘How to Winter’ by Kari Leibowitz Makes a Case for the Cold, Dark Season

Not a fan of winter? The author shows us how to look at the season in a new way.
‘You’re on the “Monitor” Beacon!’

‘You’re on the “Monitor” Beacon!’

Sylvester ‘Pat’ Weaver created NBC Radio’s longest-running program, kept the network afloat, and entertained and informed up to 30 million people at its height.

Top Stories

Donald Trump Jr. Hints at Big Changes in White House Press Briefing Room

He said his father, the president-elect, likes the idea of supplementing traditional media with reporters who have more influence and viewership.
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CCP Whistleblower Names Top Chinese Official Behind Attacks on Shen Yun

The Chinese regime’s Ministry of State Security is undertaking a plan against Falun Gong spiritual practice and Shen Yun, whistleblower says.
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Utah Governor Will Support Trump in Deporting Criminal Illegal Immigrants

Democrats and other immigrant-rights advocates said the governor’s announcement will stir fear in the state’s immigrant communities.
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Recess Appointments: Trump’s Way to Bypass Senate Impasse?—Jeff Clark

What are recess appointments? Why is Trump so interested in them? And what are the legal or historical precedents for them? Jeff Clark explains.

Former US CEO Pleads Guilty to Shipping Goods to Sanctioned Chinese Entities

According to court documents, the company made more than 1,000 shipments of goods to Chinese entities accused of sending armored vehicles to North Korea.
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Volkswagen to Sell Assembly Plant in Xinjiang Amid Mounting Pressure

While the company said the decision was made for economic reasons, the automaker’s presence in Xinjiang has become a source of ethical scrutiny over the years.
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3 Americans Jailed in China Returning Home After Diplomatic Deal

The detained Americans have spent years in Chinese jail. The White House didn’t confirm if any Chinese citizens were freed in exchange.
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US Sanctions More Maduro Allies Over Venezuelan Election, Government Repression

The United States has declared Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González the rightful Venezuelan president and called for Nicolas Maduro to step down.
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Mexico’s President Says ‘Migrant Caravans’ No Longer Arriving in US

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a letter to President-elect Trump in response to tariff threats.
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World First Child Social Media Ban Bill Passes Australian Lower House

The legislation, should it pass the Senate, will allow the government to fine companies such as X and Facebook if they fail to stop under 16s holding accounts.
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Thousands Return to Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Holds

The Lebanese prime minister, Najib Mikati, has urged Israel to abide by the terms of the cease-fire, which requires them to leave the country within 60 days.
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‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Shows Tyranny in Its True Light

Islamist ideology imposes cruel rules on an Iranian family in Mohammed Rasoulof’s searing film.
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Epoch Readers’ Stories

Cutting the Budget

In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.

There Was a Time

Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.

The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre

We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989

A History of the American Nation

A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider

Of Cars and Kids

Why should our kids have to settle for a Trabant, or a Pyonghwa, education when they could have a BMW?
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‘Armor’: 10 $Million for One Day’s Work, True Story

‘Armor’: 10 $Million for One Day’s Work, True Story

A low-budget heist movie, where the only heist happening is Stallone’s payday.
3 Ways Plato Influenced the American Founding Fathers

3 Ways Plato Influenced the American Founding Fathers

From George Washington to James Madison, the men who established America cherished the classics.
‘Last Train From Gun Hill’: Defending the Law Is Everyone’s Duty

‘Last Train From Gun Hill’: Defending the Law Is Everyone’s Duty

Director John Sturges brings a story of a lawman who restrains a need for vengeance to exact justice.

Colorado’s Winter Huts Blend Adventure, Luxury, and Scenic Beauty

Colorado’s Winter Huts Blend Adventure, Luxury, and Scenic Beauty

Good Garden Books

Good Garden Books

Why a 2-hour Cocktail Party Can Change Your Life

Why a 2-hour Cocktail Party Can Change Your Life

Henry’s Short Story, ‘The Purple Dress’

Henry’s Short Story, ‘The Purple Dress’

Colorado’s Winter Huts Blend Adventure, Luxury, and Scenic Beauty

Colorado’s Winter Huts Blend Adventure, Luxury, and Scenic Beauty

Good Garden Books

Good Garden Books

Why a 2-hour Cocktail Party Can Change Your Life

Why a 2-hour Cocktail Party Can Change Your Life

Henry’s Short Story, ‘The Purple Dress’

Henry’s Short Story, ‘The Purple Dress’
Rick Steves’ Europe: One Great Day in Madrid

Rick Steves’ Europe: One Great Day in Madrid

See the historic sights of Madrid without the need of a car.
Joshua Tree Too Crowded? Try These 3 Enchanting Desert Hikes Near L.A.

Joshua Tree Too Crowded? Try These 3 Enchanting Desert Hikes Near L.A.

These hikes range from easy to moderately challenging and each offers a splendid time.
Taking the Kids: Get Ready to Snare a Deal on Travel Tuesday

Taking the Kids: Get Ready to Snare a Deal on Travel Tuesday

If you have plans to travel next year, maybe a deal on Travel Tuesday can get you there for less.
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