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A Chinese Battery Plant Moved Into This Illinois Town on State Money. Its Residents Can’t Vote It Out.
Its fire district took on a 2-million-square-foot lithium-battery plant, and the fire risk that comes with it, for about $140,000 a year.
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The Astronomical Cost of Invasive Species | Jacob Burg
Did you know that invasive species are said to have cost the U.S. economy more than $1 trillion over the past 60 years?
In this episode Epoch Times reporter Jacob Burg explains to host Benjamin Trenerry how that cost estimate is built, and how insects, plants, and animals already inside the country are reshaping farms, forests, and wild places. Jacob walks through biocontrol, including the cases where the cure becomes its own problem, why the New World screwworm is back decades after it was eradicated, and how the Asian citrus psyllid has torn through Florida oranges.
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Does AI Detection Software Work? We Tested 3 Popular Tools.
Despite high track records for accuracy, these tools shouldn’t replace human judgment, attorneys and tech insiders say.
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Healthcare Decoded: Getting Better Care Inside a Broken System | Matthew Little
Have you ever wondered how to navigate the U.S. healthcare system—and actually get better treatment? This episode is for you.
We look at "Healthcare Decoded," a new Epoch Times documentary on the problems patients face inside that system, and the practical steps they can take to get the care they need.
Epoch Times senior health editor Matt Little explains to host Benjamin Trenerry why one-size-fits-all protocols fail a body too complex to standardize, how financial incentives are thinning the ranks of primary care doctors, and how those same incentives can drive overtreatment in a...
She Thought She Found Love. She Was Trapped in a $500,000 Scam.
‘He was everything a woman wants: very generous, very kind, always being there for you,’ Nahid Momenian told The Epoch Times.
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Later School Starts: Are Screens to Blame? | Aaron Gifford
Later school start times are spreading across the United States, driven by a new reading of adolescent sleep biology.
In this episode, host Benjamin Trenerry talks to Epoch Times journalist Aaron Gifford about what researchers say about teen body clock shifts and the impact on bedtime.
They also discuss how California, Florida, and individual districts have handled later starts, and what a later bell does to grades, buses, sports, and family mornings.
The role of using devices in the evening is in the mix, including whether they cause bedtime delays or just make...
This Gun Collector Was Jailed on Weapons Charges. The President Granted His Plea for Freedom.
A White House spokesperson says President Trump granted the pardon because to do otherwise would be to deny an honorable veteran his constitutional rights.
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Our Reporter Joined Police on an Underground Gambling Den Bust in California | Beige Luciano-Adams
Underground casinos—also known as “slap houses” or casitas — are spreading across Southern California faster than law enforcement can shut them down. Hidden in homes, storefronts, and industrial sheds, they are built around imported games and used as hubs for drugs, guns, prostitution, and other street crime.
Epoch Times reporter Beige Luciano-Adams rode along with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on a casino raid in El Monte. She describes what the rooms look and sound like when they are operating, how the machines reach the black market, and how cheap and easy these operations are to copy an...
South American Nations Embrace Free Markets, but Can It Hold?
Much of South America is experiencing stronger growth. The question is whether the benefits come quickly enough to outrun politics.
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The Fastest-Growing Tick Illness You’re Not Hearing About | Darlene Sanchez
Lyme disease from tick bites still gets headlines. But a tick bite can also leave people allergic to red meat, dairy, gelatin and other mammal-derived ingredients. It's called alpha-gal syndrome—and cases are climbing.
In this episode of Epoch Reports, Benjamin Trenerry talks with Epoch Times journalist Darlene Sanchez about why diagnoses are rising, why the condition is so easy to miss, and what daily life looks like for the people who have it. The reporting runs from Columbia, Kentucky—where ticks are part of life—to Capitol Hill, including Rep. Morgan Griffith’s own diagnosis and his work...
The Island President Standing Up to Beijing
Surangel Whipps Jr. describes Palau—which was under U.S. administration for half a century—as a geopolitical ‘bullseye’ due to its strategic location.
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Homebuyers Face Growing Threat From AI-Powered Scams
Real estate and legal professionals say updated verification methods are needed before any money changes hands.
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Flock Cameras: Accuracy and Misuse Claims | Jacob Burg
Flock cameras don’t just watch intersections. They log vehicle movements around the clock into a shared database.
Host Benjamin Trenerry talks with Epoch Times journalist Jacob Burg about what the Flock camera network is, who can search the data, how long it is kept, and why critics say the problem is the record of peoples' travels, not the camera itself.
We discuss accuracy versus error rates, alleged officer misuse, Los Angeles Police Department and other contract cancellations, and the argument that the same network can solve crimes with less intrusive policing.
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A Drought, the Colorado River, and the Hoover Dam
Falling levels threaten water supplies and hydroelectric power for millions.
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Savannah Bananas Revive Great American Tradition
Banana Ball follows most baseball rules, with exceptions: no bunting, no mound visits, and no walks. And if a fan catches a foul ball, the batter is out.
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20 Common Scams Targeting Everyday Americans | Chris Summers
In this episode we look at some of the most common scams targeting everyday Americans — how they work, how to spot them, and how not to become the next victim.
With AI making scams even harder to spot, we break down the tactics fraudsters use to pressure people into acting fast, draw them in, and deceive them.
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In the Desert, a Place to Leave the Past Behind
What began as a tribute to a former CEO has become a place of reflection and renewal for those facing major life transitions.
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What’s the Late Fee on a Telescope?—How Libraries Are Changing
If you need to borrow a tool or an electric keyboard for the weekend, head on down to the nearest library of things.
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How Cartels Are Turning Americans Into Unwitting Drug Mules | Troy Myers
The border got quieter. Illegal crossings fell. Officers say they can do the job they signed up for.
That is the upside of the policy shift.
But cartels do not stop. More pressure is on the ports of entry—and the unwitting Americans who think they are going for a dinner date in Tijuana, Mexico.
Dating apps have opened a new tactic for cartels and a fraudulent date could turn into an American driving home with a load they never agreed to carry.
Host Benjamin Trenerry is joined by Epoch Times jo...
This Family Is Transforming How America Gets Its Organic Food
‘I’m living proof that food is medicine,’ says David Stelzer, founder of Azure Standard.
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Booksellers Alarmed as AI Giants Shred Millions of Books
One bookstore owner noticed a sudden spike in book sales in April—between double and triple the weekly sales tally.
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The Shocking Content a 13-Year-Old Sees on Snapchat | Beige Luciano-Adams
According to Snap Inc., around 90 percent of 13- to 24-year-olds worldwide use Snapchat. But what exactly is this platform, how do teenagers use it, and why are parents so deeply concerned about what their children encounter there?
Epoch Times reporter Beige Luciano-Adams created a Snapchat account for a 13-year-old avatar and was shocked by the sexual, violent, and other unsafe content that quickly appeared.
In this episode we look at how drug dealers have circumnavigated guardrails on the platform to sell narcotics to children, with tragic and sometimes fatal results.
We also examine...
Climatologist Says a Century of Weather Data Contradicts Claims of Record Heat
Despite perception, study indicates a moderation of both hot and cold temperatures in the U.S. over the past century.
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Homeschool Families Are Pushing for High School Sports Participation
In California, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, and Virginia, homeschool students are barred from public school sports.
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Rogue AI: Ethics, Accountability, and the Question of Regulation | Jacob Burg
An AI agent that escaped its testing environment has caused significant industry concern. But did it really go rogue—or was it just ruthlessly doing exactly what it was programmed to do?
In this episode we look at the recent Hugging Face hack and discuss key issues about AI—such as who should be responsible when things go wrong, and whether urgent regulation is needed—even if it risks slowing the West in the AI race with China.
We also discuss the ethical dilemmas this incident has thrown into sharp relief. If you want a clear...
The Push to Bring Back Recess Time in Public Schools
As the 2026–27 academic year begins, schools across the nation have increased time for physical activity.
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The Last of the Mule Mail Carriers
For decades, Charlie and Nathan Chamberlain have traversed the Grand Canyon on horseback as contractors for the U.S. Postal Service.
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The Heroes Fighting Human Trafficking | Cindy Drukier
Human trafficking is one of the most hidden crimes of our time, affecting tens of millions through forced labour and sexual exploitation. The stories can be harrowing, yet they also reveal extraordinary courage — survivors rebuilding their lives, and those who risk so much to rescue and restore them.
In this episode you’ll learn about the scale of the problem in the United States and beyond, common misconceptions about victims, the long road of recovery, and the legal barriers survivors still face.
We also highlight truly remarkable individuals recognized in the Heroes Wanted campaign, run by K...
Small Town Texas Opposes Big Data Center | Darlene Sanchez
Across the United States, data centers are arriving in small towns at a rapid pace, bringing promises of jobs and tax revenue—as well as plenty of local opposition.
In Taylor, Texas, the conflict is especially sharp. Land donated in 1999 for a public park later changed hands and was sold for $10 million dollars to a data center developer. The planned billion-dollar facility will sit right next to a residential neighborhood.
Longtime resident Pamela Griffin is leading the fight, organizing neighbors and challenging the project in court. For many residents, this is no longer just about on...
Ranchers’ Hands Tied as California Wolf Attacks Grow
Ranchers and advocates are calling for lethal removal options of predators habituated to preying on cattle amid rising attacks.
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What One Little Girl’s Lemonade Stand Can Teach Us About Making a Difference | Janice Hisle
This is the story of 6-year-old Payton Obert, whose simple lemonade stand grew into an annual fundraising phenomenon.
What began as one small act of kindness has created a powerful ripple effect—raising more than $5 million dollars in support for children facing medical, personal, and economic hardships in the Cincinnati area and beyond.
It’s a truly heartwarming tale of one little girl’s sparkling idea… and a classic example of American giving at its best: kids learning entrepreneurship, community, and generosity all at once.
This episode explores what can happen when one person d...
Inside the Race to Fix America’s Gas Pipelines Amid AI Center Boom
The rise of power-hungry data centers is posing a new challenge to the nation’s aging natural gas pipeline infrastructure.
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Nuclear Renaissance: The Race for Small Modular Reactors | John Haughey
The future is here. A new generation of small, portable nuclear reactors is advancing so quickly that a nuclear-powered future is no longer a question of if, but when.
Executive orders, deregulation, and private investment have accelerated development of small modular nuclear units and microreactors. Several new designs have already achieved criticality this year, with more expected by the end of 2026—the first new U.S. designs to do so since 1973.
What is criticality? What’s driving demand for these portable units? Are they new technology or older concepts whose time is now? Where will thes...
When the Experts Can’t Find Water, This Is Who They Call
Arizona water dowser Jack Coel said he has found thousands of wells using a centuries-old practice that divides believers and skeptics.
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Beagles Rescued from Lab Pipeline Find Sunshine, Grass, and Forever Homes | Nanette Holt
Nearly 2,200 beagles grew up in stacked metal cages at a Wisconsin breeding facility, destined for research labs. They had never felt grass under their paws or sunshine on their backs.
This is the story of how those dogs were freed — after protests, political pressure, and the determined work of Big Dog Ranch Rescue — and how they are now discovering toys, couches, and the simple joy of being loved.
We explore why beagles are the preferred breed for laboratory testing, how recent changes in U.S. law and advances in alternative methods are reducing the need for...
Cursive Writing Is Making a Comeback
More states are reviving cursive writing instruction as educators, parents, and lawmakers say the skill supports memory, focus, fine motor development, and a connection to historical documents.
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Behind America’s Growing ‘Food Freedom’ Movement
For every dollar spent on food in the United States, farmers pocket just 5.8 cents. In the mid-20th century, that figure was 40 cents.
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Helen Comperatore: Searching for Answers 2 Years After Butler
July 13, 2024. Butler, Pennsylvania.
One of the most consequential days in modern American history — the day a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump.
A quieter, more devastating story from that afternoon belongs to Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief who was shot and killed while shielding his wife Helen and oldest daughter Allyson from the gunfire.
This episode details Helen’s search for answers: to questions about the shooter, security failures, and the moments that still refuse to make sense.
Epoch Times reporter Janice Hisle was on the ground that day...
Officials Sought to Downplay China’s Link to 2020 Election
Declassified records lift the veil on internal debates over how U.S. intelligence agencies framed reports about China-linked activity around the 2020 election.
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A Quiet Ohio Town, a Teen’s Cellphone, and a Sprawling Federal Terrorism Investigation
A call from a mother concerned about her son’s anti-government conspiracy theories turned into a national terror probe.
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