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S1 Ep 153As Pentagon Races to Deploy AI, Operational Challenges Highlight Risks

Defense experts say AI is essential in warfare, but it comes with mixed success and unpredictable pitfalls.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Mar 2, 202611 min

S1 Ep 152Is Gallbladder Removal Always Necessary? What Patients Should Know

Licensed acupuncturist Deborah Graefer shared why she thinks it’s important to save the gallbladder.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 27, 20267 min

S1 Ep 151Finding Solutions to America’s Loneliness Epidemic

As ‘third places’ such as cafes and churches decline, these Americans are finding new spaces to build community and combat social isolation.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 26, 20267 min

S1 Ep 150How Bhattacharya’s NIH Is Rethinking China, DEI, and High‑Risk Labs

NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya outlines efforts to reform his agency, the largest public funder of biomedical research.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 25, 202610 min

S1 Ep 149This Feature of Obamacare Was Supposed to Cut Costs. It Did the Opposite.

A judge’s ruling that some payments to insurers were illegal set off a cost spiral. Now members of Congress are trying to figure out what to do about it.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 24, 20268 min

S1 Ep 148Automakers Pump Brakes on EV Investment as Federal Subsidies Stop

The rise in electric vehicles coincided with the rise in subsidies and fuel emissions regulations. But when those stopped, electric vehicle says declined with them. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 23, 202611 min

S1 Ep 147Homeopathy Can Help With the Addiction Recovery Process, Says Practitioner

Homeopathic practitioner Gabrielle Traub said she saw firsthand how homeopathy can help those suffering from addiction.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 20, 20269 min

S1 Ep 146New Coalition Aims to Ban Vaccine Mandates Across US

Medical mandates have taken a spotlight after the Covid-19 pandemic where governments and businesses, including schools, made vaccination mandatory. Now a coalition is trying to end those mandates for good. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 19, 20267 min

S1 Ep 145They Shouldn’t Be a Political Prop’: Parents Raise Concerns Over Student Anti-ICE Walkouts

A wave of anti-ICE protests has spread to schools, and some parents are concerned about safety and what they describe as ideological indoctrination.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 18, 202614 min

S1 Ep 144Struggling AI Startups Kept Afloat Despite Never Becoming Profitable

As money keeps pouring into companies that will never be profitable, concerns grow about the wider impact on the economy.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 17, 20267 min

S1 Ep 143Insiders: Passive Resistance Spreading Beyond Military in China

Sources inside China tell us that resistance inside China’s military has spread to civilian sectors after two of the military’s top generals were purged in January. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 16, 202610 min

S1 Ep 142Daylight Exposure Linked to Better Blood Sugar Control, Study Finds

Daylight may be a free blood sugar aid many people are not using.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 14, 20264 min

S1 Ep 141Ignored Orders and Growing Resistance in Chinese Military After Purge of Top Generals

On paper, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is the highest officer of the People’s Liberation Army. But insiders say that widespread internal resistance shows a rejection of his authority.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 12, 20267 min

S1 Ep 140Key Facts About TrumpRx Drug Discounts

So far, TrumpRx only includes the branded versions of medications, offering no generic options.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 11, 20263 min

S1 Ep 139Why the ‘Hype Phase’ of Wind and Solar Is Over

As federal subsidies dry up under the Trump administration, wind and solar energy must compete on cost and reliability. Experts weigh in about how they may fare.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 10, 20269 min

S1 Ep 138Why Public Schools Have More Staff, Fewer Students

School districts are seeing an increase in the amount of staff while at the same time, student enrollment is declining. Taxpayer, the largest funders of public schools, will be left paying the bill of school districts can’t figure out how to rein in spending. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 9, 20268 min

S1 Ep 137What American Medicine Lost in the Past 50 Years

Modern medicine saves more lives than ever. So why do patients feel less cared for?Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 6, 20268 min

S1 Ep 136Homeland Security Seeks to Restrict Immigrants From Relying on Welfare

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed changes to the public charge rule for those applying for permanent residency status in the U.S.The changes are aimed at reducing incentives for illegal immigration and to discourage immigrants from relying on public benefits.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 5, 202611 min

S1 Ep 135Fraud Concerns Spread From Minnesota to Ohio

Anti-fraud efforts were already underway in Ohio, officials say, long before outrage over Minnesota Somali fraud spread suspicions to the Buckeye state.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 4, 202613 min

S1 Ep 134How a man and his excavator helped rebuild a hurricane devastated town

Jake Jarvis has been helping the people and businesses in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, ever since Hurricane Helene struck in 2024.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 3, 20269 min

S1 Ep 133California Prospectors Hope Hurdles Removed for Small-Scale Mines

We took a trip to the several inactive mines in the California desert where a small-scale prospecting company hopes to mine rare earth minerals and uranium. We explore the obstacles they face, as well as what it would mean for them and the U.S. economy if they are successful. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Feb 2, 20269 min

S1 Ep 132Daily AI Use Linked to Higher Depression

Experts say the connection between AI use and depression may reflect how—and why—people use AI, not just how often.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 31, 20266 min

S1 Ep 131Man Accused of Stealing Billions in Crypto Scam Is Captured Abroad

Chen Zhi faces an indictment in federal court in New York on charges of swindling millions of dollars from Americans as part of a global cryptocurrency scam. We look at Cambodia’s reasons for extraditing him back to China, his alleged connections to the CCP and why his capture might not be what it seems. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 29, 202613 min

S1 Ep 130The Era of ‘AI Washing’

Experts are raising concerns about accountability and what happens when AI products don’t deliver after sale.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 28, 202610 min

S1 Ep 129How Expanded Obamacare Made Premiums Spiral, Americans Dependent

A COVID-19-era stimulus package caused Obamacare enrollment to skyrocket but it arguably increased dependency and fraud, further destabilizing the health insurance market.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 27, 20269 min

S1 Ep 128How ICE Was Targeted in Minneapolis for Weeks Before Fatal Shooting

Drums outside their hotels, rocks and ice thrown at them, federal agents have been targeted on the streets of Minneapolis since December.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 26, 20268 min

S1 Ep 127When Brushing Is Not Enough: How Xylitol Changes Oral Health

The best weapon against cavity-causing bacteria doesn’t kill them—it tricks them.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 24, 20266 min

S1 Ep 126Guyana: The Little Caribbean Country With a Big Role to Play in Trump’s Regional Shift

With all eyes on Venezuela, its oil-rich neighbor Guyana could be pivotal in implementing Trump’s strategy for the region.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 22, 202610 min

S1 Ep 125Overhauling Air Traffic Control Involves 5,000 Locations and 600 Radar Systems—What to Know

A multi-year overhaul aims to modernize the nation’s aviation infrastructure, which currently relies on World War II-era radars and analog radio systems. In this report, we looked at the planned upgrades, what experts say is most needed and the company spearheading it all. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 21, 202611 min

S1 Ep 124Their Bodies Were Irreversibly Damaged. Now These Former Transgender Teens Are Fighting for Justice.

Medical procedures to alter the gender of a minor are becoming more common, which has led to a number of cases of lawsuits against their medical providers after the minors have de-transitioned. Despite significant obstacles, several of their cases are headed to trial this year.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 20, 202612 min

S1 Ep 123Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America

Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 19, 202615 min

S1 Ep 122The Science Behind the New Dietary Guidelines

Beyond the noise, the core of the new guidelines is to go back to real food and commonsense healthy eating, an expert says.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 17, 20268 min

S1 Ep 12110 Commandment Displays Became Law in Texas, Then the Lawsuits Came

After Texas passed a law requiring the state’s public schools to post the 10 commandments in classrooms, lawsuits sprang up to challenge it. We spoke to educators who are for, against and in the middle of the conflict over the law. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 15, 20266 min

S1 Ep 120Behind the Mass Protests in Iran—5 Things to Know

What started as an economic protest has turned into demonstrators chanting the name of opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s crown prince.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 14, 20268 min

S1 Ep 119I Tried Living Without a Smartphone for 30 Days–Here’s What Happened

Epoch Times reporter Lawrence Wilson was tired of having his attention hijacked by his smart phone. So he did an experiment - he tried to live without it for a month and see what happened. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 13, 202612 min

S1 Ep 118Top House Races to Watch in 2026 Midterms

As the new year begins, attention in Washington is shifting to the upcoming midterm elections.We looked at the top House races in the 2026 midterms that could determine who next controls the House. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 12, 202610 min

S1 Ep 117Dark Chocolate Ingredient Linked to Slower Biological Aging

Researchers from King’s College London have found that theobromine is associated with slower cellular aging.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 9, 20264 min

S1 Ep 116RFK Jr. Stops Requiring Doctors to Report Patient Vaccine Status

‘Government bureaucracies should never coerce doctors or families into accepting vaccines,’ Kennedy said.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 8, 20263 min

S1 Ep 115Top 8 Senate Races to Watch in 2026

Democrats and Republicans are eyeing pivotal Senate races as polling, retirements, and primaries shape the 2026 electoral battlefield.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 7, 20267 min

S1 Ep 114How the AI Bubble Is Being Masked Within Big Tech

Experts say market conditions bear a striking resemblance to the dot-com era before the crash in 2000, but with a few differences.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 6, 20269 min

S1 Ep 113Why Trump Is Taking the Fight to Venezuela’s Doorstep

The Trump administration is tightening the net around Venezuela’s oil exports, saying that the country stole U.S. property and that its governing regime is illegitimate.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 5, 20269 min

S1 Ep 112Brussels Sprouts: The Tiny Veggie That Detoxes and Protects DNA—How to Maximize Benefits

Brussels sprouts are a festive side dish that have earned their place on the Christmas table thanks to their naturally impressive nutritional benefits.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Jan 2, 20265 min

S1 Ep 111How Chinese Syndicates With Ties to CCP Took Over Marijuana Black Market in US

Law enforcement sources say Chinese organized crime with suspected ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has taken over the marijuana black market in the United States. Legalization across the states has given them cover to run their businesses as if they were legitimate. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Dec 29, 20258 min

S1 Ep 110How Grief Can Affect Your Lungs

In traditional Chinese medicine, the lungs govern both respiration and emotion. They are particularly sensitive to grief, which can lead to lung-related issues. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Dec 26, 20256 min

S1 Ep 109Despite Retirement Challenges, Younger Generations Show Hope

‘Young generations are more financially prepared because they separate their identities from their incomes,’ one expert said.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Dec 25, 20256 min

S1 Ep 108Real Beards, All Heart: What It Takes to Be a Santa Claus

You may think Santa Claus is just a seasonal job for older men with beards and bellies. But it’s an actual profession. Nationalsanta.com estimates there are at least 8,000 professional Santas working in the U.S. We wanted to see what it takes to become a professional Santa so we spent a day at the University of Santa Claus.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Dec 24, 20256 min

S1 Ep 107Gen. Charles Flynn Was Commanding General in the Pacific. Here’s What He Says Will Define This Century.

Gen. Charles Flynn retired as Commanding General of the United States Army Pacific last year.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Dec 23, 20257 min

S1 Ep 106Nigeria’s Christians Are Caught in a Tide of Jihadi Violence

The plight of Christians in Nigeria became headline news when the Trump administration suggested that a recent spike in violence amounted to “genocide” and that sending in U.S. troops was on the table. We took a deep dive into the issue to uncover the tensions in the region, as well as what’s being done about the violence. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Dec 22, 20258 min

S1 Ep 105How Over Thinking Can Make You Ill

Excessive thinking can injure the spleen energy, which in Chinese medicine is a broader system responsible for both digestion and thinking.Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Dec 20, 20255 min

S1 Ep 104As Gold Prices Rise, a New Scam Is Ensnaring Retirees

The price of gold has reached all-time highs, even adjusting for inflation. The value of gold and its lack of traceability make it an ideal target for scammers, who pose as law enforcement and government employees to gain their victims’ trust. Read the original report here.Want to support independent Journalism? Consider subscribing to The Epoch Times. Go to theepochtimes.com

Dec 18, 20259 min