US Forces Launch New Strikes on Iran Following Deaths of 2 US Troops
U.S. Central Command said the strikes are intended to ’swiftly punish' Iranian forces responsible for the deaths of American troops in Jordan.
England Beats France 6–4 in Wide Open Match for Third Place
Kylian Mbappe’s ninth and 10th scores of the tournament put him the Golden Boot race and sets the all-time World Cup scoring record with 21 goals.
US Says Hong Kong Won’t Regain Special Status After Emergency Expires
‘Hong Kong is no longer sufficiently autonomous to justify differential treatment,’ State Department stated.
Inside California’s Battle With the Marijuana Black Market
California’s shadow cannabis industry linked to Chinese organized crime and narco-slavery.
Beijing May Be Creating a New Bubble and Potentially a New Crisis
Directing China’s banks to follow political instead of commercial criteria invites a rerun of the property crisis, just in a different sector.
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2 US Troops Killed, Another Missing in Iranian Strikes on Jordan
Sixteen U.S. troops have been killed since the start of the conflict with Iran on Feb. 28.
Trump’s CCP Election Interference Claims May Signal Shift in China Policy: Analysts
Analysts say Trump’s speech reflects renewed focus on strategic competition with Beijing and could affect Xi Jinping’s standing at home.
Lebanese President Heads to Washington to Advance Peace Framework With Israel
The peace deal calls for Israeli forces to gradually return control of southern Lebanon to the Lebanese government, in exchange for Hezbollah’s disarmament.
Taco Bell, Producer Taylor Farms, and Distributor Sysco Remove Cyclosporiasis-Linked Lettuce
Federal officials announced that iceberg lettuce supplied by a vendor to Taco Bell restaurants was identified as a likely source of the outbreak.
The Forgotten US Territory Where Chinese Birth Tourism Thrives | Cleo Paskal
These area has become a major security loophole for Beijing’s influence operations.
Steve Forbes: A Message to Anyone Feeling the American Dream Is Lost
Forbes is the chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media.
‘Breaking Surface:’ A Long Way Back Up
Two sisters face freezing water, failing gear, running out of oxygen, and unfinished business.
‘Cancel Me If You Can’: Dave Portnoy Goes Introspective
The bombastic Barstool Sports mogul offers a jolly autobiographical tour through his life as a media mogul.
The Healing Power of Sound and Music
An idea once dismissed as new-age relaxation is now being used to treat a variety of conditions–from anxiety to chronic pain.
Healthy Nut Butter & Chocolate Cups
Homemade chocolate cups are an easy freezer dessert ideal for busy families and chocolate lovers alike.
Former California Rep. Katie Porter ‘Done for Now’ With Politics After Failed Gubernatorial Campaign
Porter announced that she had rebranded her Instagram page around her love for books.
Judge Dismisses DOJ’s New Mexico Voter Data Request
The court found the DOJ’s demand letter held no legal basis.
Week in Photos: Forest Fires, Trump Address, and Tour de France
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
The US–China AI War: China’s Opportunistic Export Controls
Beijing only wants scientific freedom when it doesn’t have the science.
‘My Left Foot’ Oscar-Winning Actress Brenda Fricker Dies at Age 81
Fricker died on July 16 in Dublin following a period of ill health, her agent announced.
Speaking Other Languages Linked to Having a Brain 13 Years Younger
The secret to a younger brain might be a second–or third, or fourth–language.
11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power
With the right approach, you don’t have to choose between strength and flexibility–you can train both simultaneously.
Why Some People Feel Better Without Gluten
Many people improve after cutting gluten—but wheat, gut health, and other factors may be the real story.
Just 4 Minutes of Daily Exercise Improved Function in Older Adults
Most guidelines call for 150 minutes of exercise per week, however, significant strides in physical health could be only four minutes away.
Myanmar Bets on Ancient Temples, Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites to Boost Tourism
The tourism push is an early test of whether Myanmar can persuade visitors and investors that parts of the country are once again open for business.
