Trump Envoy Rejects Hamas Response to Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal as ‘Totally Unacceptable’
Hamas has proposed changes to a U.S.-backed cease-fire deal with Israel. Steve Witkoff says the proposal is a step backward in efforts to end the Gaza war.

Betamax, VHS, and the Launch of the Format War
In ‘This Week in History,’ the rise of the VCR led to a corporate scramble for standard video formatting, resulting in a famous tech standoff.

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When Prometheus tricked Zeus, the god wrought punishment on the very people Prometheus hoped to help.
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▶Michael Shellenberger: How China Gained Control of Solar—And Why It Matters
In this wide-ranging interview, we dive into vulnerabilities in America’s energy grid, Trump’s nuclear push, and the end of the ‘censorship industrial complex.’
Iran Says It Has Some Details of US Proposal for New Nuclear Deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said intermediary Oman had relayed details of the U.S. proposal for a deal to restrain Iran’s nuclear development.
Market Review: Stocks Resume Gains on Improving Investor and Consumer Sentiment
Traders will watch JOLTS, ADP, and non-farm payroll data next week to gauge U.S. labor market health.
Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Will Double to 50 Percent, Trump Announces
‘Nobody’s going to get around that,’ the president says at a U.S. Steel mill in Western Pennsylvania.
With Centuries-Old Ohio Paper Mill Set to Close, Locals Hope for a Miracle
The mill, one of the largest employers in the Appalachian foothills, could close by the end of the year if an alternative option is not found.
Chinese Student Who Voted in 2024 Elections Illegally Flees From United States
The student escaped by using a passport that was not surrendered to officials.
Trump Withdraws Isaacman as NASA Administrator Nominee
‘It’s essential that the next leader of NASA is in complete alignment with President Trump’s America First agenda,’ White House spokesperson said.
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How the Chinese Regime Uses YouTube to Influence Americans
Beijing has increased its propaganda efforts on YouTube.
Day in Photos: Fire At Fuel Warehouse, Pink Soup Festival, and Mango Harvest
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US Hybrid Electric Vehicle Market Share Increases in First Quarter: EIA
Around one in eight light-duty vehicles sold in the quarter were hybrid electric ones.
Insiders Say Xi Jinping’s Exit Could Be Imminent Amid Internal Pushback
Signals from within the Chinese Communist Party suggest a managed exit may be underway, as old factions resurface and loyalists fall.
California Lawmakers, Regulators Clash Over Refinery Closures, High Gas Prices
A tense committee hearing prompts officials from both sides of the aisle to call for the resignation of the California Air Resources Board chair.
New COVID Variant Has Unique Symptom—How to Prevent and Relieve It
Doctors share methods of how to alleviate the symptom and to improve the body’s immunity.
US Personal Income Growth Accelerates in April, Surges 0.8 Percent
‘And it will only get better,’ says President Donald Trump.
Dutch Defense Minister Warns of Escalating Chinese Spy Operations
The semiconductor industry is a key espionage target for China, according to Ruben Brekelmans.
DOE Cancels $3.7 Billion in Biden-Era Green Energy Awards
The cancellations are part of a wider rollback of climate-focused and DEI-related programs enacted under the prior administration.
14 People Charged in $25 Million COVID Relief, Small Business Loan Fraud Scheme
The Department of Justice stated that four more suspects believed to be in Armenia have not yet been arrested.
FDA Approves Moderna’s New COVID-19 Vaccine
The vaccine’s design differs from Spikevax, Moderna’s shot that has been available.
Big Beautiful Bill Gets Broad Endorsement—With Some Fiscal Reservations: Epoch Readers’ Poll
Epoch Times readers strongly support Trump-era tax cuts, work-based benefits, and security funding—but with some concern about the long-term debt impact.
Hegseth Vows US Support for Indo-Pacific Allies, Warns of ‘Imminent’ China Threat
The defense secretary says the United States does not seek conflict with China but will ‘fight and win decisively’ if deterrence fails.
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