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Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Let Energy Companies Sue California Over Emissions Rules
A federal appeals court previously halted the lawsuit, saying the companies had no right to sue.
Homeland Security Announces DOGE Overhaul of Immigration Database
The change is designed to prevent abuse of ‘outdated systems’ by illegal immigrants, according to the DHS.
Everything We Know About El Salvador Deportee Abrego Garcia
The Trump administration has defended its decision to deport the man at the center of the nation’s most-debated immigration case so far this year.
Seed Oils: High Omega-6, Its Two-Fold Concern, and the Incomplete Science
The years-long sizzling debate around the health benefits of seed oils is getting hotter.
FBI: Losses From Internet Crime Surged 33 Percent in 2024, Topping $16 Billion
Phishing, extortion, and data breaches led complaint volume, with older adults especially hit hard.
▶Persecuted in China, Young Shen Yun Artists Find New Meaning on the World Stage
Stories of persecution and resilience behind the performing arts company that’s become a global sensation.
Beijing’s Cyberattack Allegation Against NSA Adds to Signs of US–China Decoupling: Analysts
After raising tariffs on U.S. products and warning citizens to rethink U.S. travel plans, Beijing accused a U.S. government agency of hacking infrastructure.
IMF Predicts US Fiscal Deficit to Shrink in 2025 Due to Tariffs
The United States incurred a $1.8 trillion national deficit in fiscal year 2024, the largest this century except for in 2020 and 2021.
Fed’s Kugler: No Rate Cuts in Sight as Inflation, Tariffs Fuel Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said the Fed should keep rates steady as inflation remains elevated and new tariffs raise fresh risks.
Palestinian Authority President Calls on Hamas to Lay Down Arms
Mahmoud Abbas was speaking at a Palestinian Authority leadership council when he urged the terrorist group to eschew violence and become a political party.
Trump Criticizes Zelenskyy as Ukrainian Leader Remains Opposed to Land Concessions
Zelenskyy, on April 22, reiterated his opposition to recognizing Moscow’s sovereignty claims over land that Russian forces have taken from Ukraine.
▶Member of Alberta Legislative Assembly Inspired by Shen Yun’s Message: Traditional Values Still Shine
On the evening of April 17, Alberta Member of the Legislative Assembly Eric Bouchard and his wife Roxanne attended the final performance put on by Shen Yun.
Vance Has ‘100 Percent Confidence’ in Hegseth Amid Signal Scrutiny
The White House ‘stands strongly’ behind the embattled defense secretary, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also said.
US Seeks IMF, World Bank Reforms to Reverse Institutions’ Mission Creep: Bessent
‘America First does not mean America alone,’ the Treasury secretary said in prepared remarks.
Dick Durbin, Number 2 Senate Democrat, Not Running for Reelection
‘In my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch,’ the senator said in a statement.
Trump Says Baby Bonus for Moms ‘Sounds Like a Good Idea’
Birth rates have been on the decline since the 1960s, reaching a record low in 2023.
US International Trade Court Denies Companies’ Bid to Block Trump’s Tariffs
The plaintiffs said Trump’s sweeping tariffs would harm their ‘reputation and goodwill to customers’ because they would need to raise prices.
Traditional Cooking Fats Are Making a Comeback—Here’s How to Cook With Them
From butter to lard to tallow, modern cooks are rediscovering the flavor, nutrition, and health benefits of these old-school fats.
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